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Side view of Addis Red leather sneakers showing tumbled leather skating ring and reflective giraffe detail
Detail of genuine leather construction with padded collar and comfortable insoles
Canvas pull tab detail on heritage leather sneakers with skating giraffe motif
YEMA Jasuba sneakers in Addis Red featuring skating giraffe motif on textured leather ring
YEMA Jasuba sneakers with rubber sole and upper eyelet detail in Ethiopian Addis Red

YEMA JASUBA SNEAKERS IN ADDIS RED

$150.00

YEMA Jasuba Sneakers in Addis Red | Skating Giraffe Leather Sneakers

Sneakers for anyone who knows the journey forward requires solid ground beneath your feet. The YEMA Jasuba Sneakers bring heritage to everyday steps with genuine leather construction, skating giraffe motif, Addis Red boldness, and the kind of comfortable support that proves style and substance walk the same path.

This is the sneaker that says you're moving through the world with intention—each step grounded in comfort, supported by quality, marked by a skating giraffe who knows that forward motion is its own form of joy. Genuine leather, reflective details, and Ethiopian heritage in every stride.

What Makes It Yours:

  • Skating giraffe motif—YEMA's beloved mascot happily skating on textured leather ring
  • Genuine leather construction—authentic materials built for everyday wear
  • Tumbled leather skating ring detail—textured sides with reflective material accents
  • Padded collar and comfortable insoles—support for all-day wear
  • Rubber sole—durable traction for real movement
  • Upper eyelet detail—refined finishing touches
  • Canvas pull tab—easy on, easy off functionality
  • Addis Red colorway—bold shade honoring Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Unisex design—fits women true to size, men size up for more room
  • Available sizes: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 12

The Story Behind the Stitch

"Jasuba"—the sneaker that carries you forward with joy. These low-top leather sneakers bring YEMA's skating giraffe to life in three-dimensional detail: the textured tumbled leather creates a skating ring on each side, and there's the giraffe—skating happily around it, caught mid-glide in reflective material that catches light as you move. This isn't decoration; it's philosophy in motion.

The genuine leather construction means these sneakers are the real thing—not synthetic imitations but authentic materials that break in, age well, and earn their place in your rotation. The tumbled leather texture adds depth and visual interest to the skating ring detail, while reflective material accents ensure the skating giraffe catches light from every angle. The padded collar and comfortable insoles aren't afterthoughts; they're fundamental design choices that say comfort and quality aren't opposites. The rubber sole provides traction for actual walking, not just posing. The Addis Red colorway honors Addis Ababa, Ethiopia—the capital city whose name means "new flower" in Amharic. This bold red embodies Ethiopian pride, East African vibrancy, the kind of color that doesn't apologize for taking up space. Every YEMA piece tells a story, and these sneakers tell the story of moving forward with joy—not running from something but skating toward what you're building, supported by heritage and carried by quality that respects your feet and your future.

How to Wear Your Reign:

  • Style with YEMA track pants or joggers for complete heritage athletic sets
  • Pair with jeans when you want the sneakers to be the statement piece
  • Rock with shorts during warmer weather without sacrificing style
  • Perfect for daily wear, travel, light activity, or anywhere you're moving with purpose
  • Ideal for anyone who believes quality footwear is an investment in how you move through the world

Claim Your Steps

Real progress isn't about speed—it's about having solid ground beneath you while you move forward. The most grounded people know that heritage sneakers and everyday comfort aren't contradictions; they're the same commitment to honoring where you came from while building where you're going. These sneakers prove that Ethiopian pride and practical footwear aren't opposites; they're the same declaration that you deserve to walk through the world in quality that respects your journey.

Made with purpose. Worn with intention. Designed in Tiburon, California by immigrant founders who believe everyone deserves footwear that carries them forward with comfort and heritage—sneakers that honor Ethiopian roots while supporting wherever you're walking. A portion of proceeds supports education for children in Kenya and Ethiopia—because claiming your steps means ensuring others have the foundation to walk their own paths too.

Product Specifications:

  • Skating giraffe motif on textured leather ring
  • Low-top authentic leather sneakers
  • Genuine leather construction
  • Tumbled leather sides with reflective material
  • Padded collar and comfortable insoles
  • Rubber sole
  • Upper eyelet detail
  • Canvas pull tab
  • Addis Red colorway (honoring Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)
  • Unisex design: women true to size, men size up
  • Available sizes: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 12
  • Sale price: $100 (originally $150)

Bold designs for the brave. If you're here, you belong.

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