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The flared heel is the detail black boots usually skip.
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Squared toe, side zip, 70mm flared heel — the Hedda is the black ankle boot reduced to its best argument. Smooth chrome-free leather upper with a centre seam keeps the profile architectural without a single gram of hardware. The flared heel geometry gives enough stance for day-to-evening rotation without tipping into occasion-only territory.
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