-SPECIAL- “CELINE” 00’s Stirrup buckle leather long boots

Founded in 1945 by Céline Vipiana, CELINE began as a children's shoe specialty store, but soon, anchored in fine leather goods and practical elegance, has brought French refinement into everyday wear. We are pleased to present a special piece from CELINE where an equestrian mood and craftsmanship beautifully intersect.

This piece features deep brown leather crafted into a poised long-boot silhouette, exuding a sense of strength that envelops the foot while embodying CELINE's equestrian-inspired aesthetic.

こちらはアウトソールにブラゾンモチーフとCELINE、MADE IN ITALY、サイズ38の刻印が確認でき、さらにジッパーパーツにはOPTI刻印が見られる為、1990年代後半から2000年代前半の欧州高級靴に見られるパーツ使いと、マイケル コース期からその後の過渡期にかけてのセリーヌらしいスポーティーラグジュアリーの方向性を踏まえ、2000年代前半頃の個体として捉えられる信ぴょう性があります。

The outsole bears an inscription of a blazon motif along with CELINE, MADE IN ITALY, and size 38, and the zipper parts show the OPTI mark. Given the part usage typical of European luxury shoes from the late 1990s to the early 2000s, and CELINE's sporty-luxury direction from the Michael Kors era through its subsequent transitional period, there is credibility that this piece dates to the early 2000s.

The body is made from dark brown leather with a subtle grain, and soft wrinkles and patina that develop with wear appear in three dimensions, and rather than just a beautiful boot, the leather's character deepens with time, lending substantial depth to the wearer’s feet.

The most striking feature is the light brown leather strap crossing the vamp, and the gold-tone metal buckle reminiscent of a riding stirrup, with the CELINE inscription on the buckle elevating the brand's equestrian heritage from decoration to a structural accent, adding strong value.

The shaft extends to below the knee, with a supple drape of leather in the cylindrical portion, while the opening rises neatly to form a clean vertical line that lends strength to the foot without becoming overly rugged. A side zipper provides practical ease of wear, and its weighty appearance is balanced by easy integration into everyday outfits.

The heel is a stacked design with a layered texture, and from the side it reveals a depth akin to wood grain; the reddish-brown welt and the stitching around the outsole convey the sturdy craftsmanship typical of Italian-made footwear. In particular, the three-way harmony of the brown body, light strap, and gold buckle heighten CELINE's refined practicality with the bold accessory flair characteristic of the 2000s.

The urban, healthy luxury that Michael Kors brought to CELINE is not about excessive decoration but about embedding strength within high-quality materials and functional silhouettes, and these boots clearly embody that era's mood at the feet. Even with the recent reevaluation of Trionf and equestrian motifs, such vintage Céline equestrian designs can be enjoyed not merely as vintage but as archive pieces.

We particularly recommend them to those who want to add classic strength to their everyday attire, and to those who wish to tell the brand’s heritage at the feet rather than with bags or jackets; together with the seasonal feel of long boots, they add depth and tension to autumn-winter styling.