The pencil heel

Cleopatra

Brown. Full-grain leather.

$895

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Cherry-red soft-leather lining. The signature inside every Fabbruccio.

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Pencil heel, 2.5 inchesMid-calf shaft, side zipSuper lightweightHow the boot is builtBuilt to be repairedOutsole and heel tips renewed
Materials
Full-grain leather on the upper, the top layer of the hide, so it takes on patina instead of cracking. Cherry-red soft-leather lining, edge to edge. Soft leather, not suede. Slim leather ankle strap with a metal buckle, and the Fabbruccio medallion on the outside of the shaft.
Construction
Super lightweight construction on a rubber outsole. Handmade in small runs.
Heel and silhouette
Two and a half inch pencil heel, tapered to a small footprint at the floor. Mid-calf shaft with a full-length side zip, and a slim ankle strap that buckles at the outside. Pointed toe.
Care and repair
Wipe with a damp cloth and condition the leather now and then. The collection is built to be repaired: when the rubber outsole or the heel tips wear, any quality cobbler can renew them.
The heel

Two and a half inches, tapered to a point.

The pencil heel narrows the whole way down to a small footprint at the floor. From behind it is what sets the line of the boot, and it is the reason the Cleopatra reads differently from every other shape in the collection.

The tapered 2.5 inch pencil heel of the Cleopatra in brown, seen from behind
The lining

The signature is on the inside.

A cherry-red soft-leather lining, edge to edge, showing at the collar once the boot is on. Against the brown it is the one note of color on the whole boot, and it is the same red inside every Fabbruccio. Soft leather rather than suede, so it breathes and softens with wear.

The cherry-red soft-leather lining at the collar of the Cleopatra in brown
The build

Built light, and built to be repaired.

Super lightweight construction, on a rubber outsole. The outsole and the heel tips are the parts that wear, and a cobbler can renew both. The collection is built to be repaired rather than replaced.

The rubber outsole and pencil heel of the Cleopatra in brown
Up close
Cleopatra - Brown boot in full-grain leather
The outsole
Cleopatra - Brown boot in full-grain leather
The last
Worn in real life
They mold to your foot.Nicole C., On the Vivienne
As good at the end of the day.Lauren G., On the Paris
Won't destroy your feet.Rebekah, On the Amber
The first pair that's actually worked.Abigail G., On the Paris
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4.9 out of 5, from verified buyers.

They mold to your foot.Verified buyer
As good at the end of the day.Verified buyer
The first pair that has actually worked.Verified buyer
Questions
Is the pencil heel as stable as a block heel?
The Cleopatra heel is a 2.5 inch cone, wider at the base than a stiletto and set under the weight rather than behind it. That is a construction choice, not a compromise on the line.
How does the brown leather age compared to black?
The brown full-grain leather develops a beautiful patina over time, creating rich depth and character unique to your wear pattern. Unlike black which maintains consistency, brown becomes more distinguished with age.
How does the sizing run?
True to size, so order your usual US size, half sizes included. Built on a wider last (wider calf, wider ankle, deeper toe box), so if you are between sizes, size up. Exchanges are free.
When will it ship?
In stock. Ships in 1 to 2 business days. Free US shipping, no minimum. Every pair arrives in protective packaging with a care card.
What if I do not love them?
Wear them, walk in them, decide over 60 days from delivery. If they are not for you, send them back with free return shipping, no questions asked. Free US shipping both ways.
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