Morterone Triple-Buckle Buckle Boot for Men - Buckled Leather Ankle Boots

Morterone is an ankle boot fastened by three buckled straps stacked up the instep, like a triple monk shoe grown into a boot. Each strap sits on its own shaped panel, and the hand-burnished calf deepens in tone at the toe and around the heel. The stacked leather heel and slim sole keep it elegant, so the hardware reads as detail rather than bulk. It is a bold, equestrian-inspired boot that works with denim and tailoring alike.

A buckle boot swaps laces for buckled straps across the ankle or instep, borrowing from monk-strap shoes and equestrian boots. The straps adjust the fit and give the boot its character. It is built on a stitched leather sole with a stacked heel, so it can be resoled when it wears down. The burnish is built up slowly by hand, so the colour deepens at the toe and heel and the leather keeps developing depth with every polish. Wear it with slim trousers or denim, and let the hardware be the focus of the outfit. Handmade by Melodiapelle, it is built to be worn for years, not seasons.