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The cylinder heel is a shape decision, not a trend one.
The Edit
Square toe, cylinder heel — the two shapes share no language and somehow agree completely. Full calfskin upper with a single centre stitch seam, lambskin-lined interior, and a rubber-infilled leather outsole that grounds an 8cm column without a stiletto's instability. The matte finish and absence of hardware make the geometry do all the work.
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