The Drop Edit
Flattered Xena Leather Burgundy

Flattered

Xena Leather Burgundy

$395

Available sizes 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Why it's worth it

The cut-out heel is what separates this from every other plain ankle boot in burgundy.

The Edit

Handmade in Spain from smooth calfskin that softens at the toe crease, this ankle boot closes with a discreet side zip and lands on a 55mm geometric heel — angled at the base with a negative-space cutout that keeps the silhouette from reading too safe. The elongated square toe splits the difference between point and blunt, while the all-over burgundy keeps hardware and contrast entirely off the table. Single-seam upper, clean topline, nothing extraneous.

The details

Made of

Leather

Heel
Sculptural
Toe
Square
Shaft
Ankle
Closure
Side zip

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