Cortina Ostrich Ankle Boot
Follicles are where the feathers were. They cover the crown of the hide in a dense field of raised dots and thin out towards its edges, so on a boot the pattern falls heaviest over the instep and goes quiet at the toe.
It laces through six pairs of eyelets and takes a zip at the side, so it can be put on without unlacing. A leather pull sits at the heel.
Cowhide lining, full-grain leather insole, stitched leather sole. Black, EU 38 to 46.
Every skin is chosen individually, so no two pieces carry the same pattern.
- Material: Genuine ostrich leather, quill-marked
- Design: Ankle boot with rear pull tab
- Closure: Lace-up front with side zip
- Toe: Round
- Lining: Cowhide leather
- Insole: Full-grain leather
- Outsole: Stitched leather sole
- Colours: Black
- Sizes: EU 38 to 46
Ostrich carries its own oils in the quill follicles, which is why it stays supple longer than most skins and why it needs less from you.
Wipe it with a soft dry cloth. The raised follicles collect dust around their base, so work gently around them rather than scrubbing across them.
Condition it once or twice a year at most, and lightly. Over-conditioned ostrich goes greasy around the quills and holds dirt.
Keep it out of direct sun and store it in its dust bag with the shape supported. Bring it to us for cleaning rather than using a solvent.
We ship worldwide. If a piece is faulty on our side we replace it or refund you. The choice is yours.
Size guide
If you are in between sizes, we recommend sizing down.
| Measurement |
|---|
| Foot length |
How to measure
In order to select the correct shoe size, we recommend you measure your feet using the following guidelines.
Wear the kind of socks or tights you would normally wear with this type of shoe.
Stand up straight on a flat surface with your heel against a wall. If necessary, ask someone else to help you take the measurements.
Measure from the base of your heel, keeping it pressed against the wall, to the tip of your longest toe.
Always measure both feet and use your longest foot as your benchmark.
Full chart
| EU | UK | US | Foot length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 4 | 4.5 | 22.0 – 22.5 cm |
| 35 | 4.5 | 5 | 22.5 – 23.0 cm |
| 36 | 5 | 5.5 | 23.0 – 23.5 cm |
| 37 | 5.5 | 6 | 23.5 – 24.0 cm |
| 38 | 6 | 6.5 | 24.0 – 24.5 cm |
| 39 | 6.5 | 7 | 24.5 – 25.0 cm |
| 40 | 7 | 7.5 | 25.0 – 25.5 cm |
| 41 | 7.5 | 8 | 25.5 – 26.0 cm |
| 42 | 8 | 8.5 | 26.0 – 26.5 cm |
| 43 | 8.5 | 9 | 26.5 – 27.0 cm |
| 44 | 9 | 9.5 | 27.0 – 27.5 cm |
| 45 | 9.5 | 10 | 27.5 – 28.0 cm |
| 46 | 10 | 10.5 | 28.0 – 28.5 cm |
| 47 | 10.5 | 11 | 28.5 – 29.0 cm |
Rows we do not cut this piece in are shown faded.
