{"product_id":"vintage-lace-up-dress-boots","title":"vintage lace-up dress boots","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack leather ankle boots sourced in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a typically French narrow width and a tight, lace-up design,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethese two pairs of wonderful vintage boots create a slender, sharp, and sophisticated look for your feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the makers and designs differ slightly, both are in the golden size 38 for women.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pair features a smooth, unadorned toe and a clean, sleek back style,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edistinguished by antique-style hook eyelets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI imagine the previous owner wore both of these quite evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey resemble the antique Victorian boots I’ve personally wanted for a long time,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebut since the buttons and heels were different, I was curious and looked into them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt appears to be a common style of men's boots from the Edwardian era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI found something very similar in a 1902 advertisement, so please take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vintage piece that incorporates a gentlemanly men's style in a women's size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm not sure of the exact era, but I believe they are from around the 80s or 90s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince they aren't true antiques, they are easier to wear on a daily basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wear on the soles shows they were well-cared for, and there is no hardening of the leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interior is lined with soft leather and they are so comfortable I could wear them every single day,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebut it would be wise to avoid wearing them on days with lots of walking, on rough roads, or in the rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, I recommend having the soles reinforced, as it will help you enjoy them for much longer!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not very expensive, so please consult your local shoe repair shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis became a long post because these boots are everything I was looking for. Haha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI truly recommend them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSize 38 (Fits 24-25cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHeel 2.3cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOutsole \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e25.8cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe model usually wears a size 24.5-25cm and these fit perfectly with standard-weight socks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThough my feet are wider than average, they didn't feel tight at all. Thanks to the previous owner who wore them nicely and quite often, the leather is supple and conforms easily to the feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe condition is as shown in the text and photos; please take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOTO.CZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43996624355645,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/3097\/3881\/products\/IMG_9796_b4a55396-f090-4208-acbc-b661b6a9d757.jpg?v=1668505952","url":"https:\/\/totocz.com\/en\/products\/vintage-lace-up-dress-boots","provider":"TOTO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}