Designer Leather Boots

Boot styles and houses

• Hiking and lace-up boots: Santoni hiking boots with a side zip, in pebbled black or polished brown leather, a Santoni lace-up in rust suede and a Saint Laurent Paris combat boot in brown suede.
• Chelsea boots: elastic-sided pairs from Sandro Paris and Dolce & Gabbana, and a vintage Jil Sander pair in waxed black suede.
• Buckle and zip boots: a Prada Milano jodhpur with a wraparound strap, a Kiton double-monk in navy suede and a Gucci ankle boot with an Interlocking G strap.
• Women's boots: a vintage Prada platform boot on a block heel and the brown Santoni hiking pair.

Derbies, oxfords and brogues are in Formal Shoes; every other shoe type is under Footwear.

What to look for on pre-owned boots

A boot shows its history in three places: the sole and heel, the creases across the vamp, and the shaft where it folds at the ankle. On suede, look for bald or shiny patches and water marks; on smooth leather, for cracks at the flex point rather than ordinary creasing. Zips, buckles and elastic side panels should work and hold their shape. Before listing, our team checks every pair in-house for authenticity: the insole stamp and labels, the stitching, the hardware and the leather itself.

FAQ

How does a jodhpur boot differ from a Chelsea boot?

Both are laceless ankle boots. A Chelsea boot slips on through elastic side panels, while a jodhpur boot closes with a strap that wraps around the ankle and fastens with a buckle.

Do the boots have leather or rubber soles?

Both. Dressier pairs such as the Kiton double-monk, the Prada jodhpur and the Sandro Paris Wyatt Chelsea have leather soles. Hiking, combat and some Chelsea styles sit on rubber lug soles, including a Santoni pair on Vibram.

How are boot sizes listed?

Every boot is listed in EU or US sizing, frequently both. Each house cuts its own last, so a pair from the same maker that already fits you is the safest reference.