Boots

Salvatore Ferragamo|Fiamma Ferragamo

ca. 1984 · leather · Costume Institute

Boots were an important day wear style in the 1980s, and the designs favored simple cuts with a fairly straight leg and high, stacked heel, often making reference to cowboy or traditional riding boots. Brown was the preferred color, and the beauty of high-quality glossy leathers was accentuated by the relatively stark design. This pair features the elegant lines and refined details that one would expect from its prestigious maker.

Artist

Salvatore Ferragamo|Fiamma Ferragamo

Date

ca. 1984

Medium

leather

Culture

Italian

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. Milton F. Rosenthal, 1986