Lacey Ankle Boot

The LACEY Ankle Boot is the everyday boot your closet has been missing: handcrafted Italian calf leather, lined in buttery nappa leather, with a clean, close-to-the-ankle shape that goes with nearly everything.

A padded leather footbed and a walkable 2 1/2" heel keep it comfortable from morning coffee to dinner out, and the calf leather softens and shapes to you the more you wear it.

It's a handmade leather ankle boot you'll wear on repeat now, and for years to come.

Fit & Construction

• Fit type: True to size
• Silhouette: Ankle boot with an inside zipper closure and a 2 1/2" heel
• Measurements: Shaft height 5 1/2" (measured from the back); shaft circumference 10 3/8" at the widest point. Measurements taken from a size 7 and will scale with size.
• Construction details: Italian nappa leather lining, padded leather footbed, polished leather welt, and a rubber outsole for added durability

Materials

Fabric: Upper in Italian calf leather; lined in Italian nappa leather
Made: Handmade in Tuscany, Italy, at a small family-run factory that specializes in women's dress shoes. Opened in 1974 by a husband-and-wife duo, the factory is known for its exceptional attention to detail and technical skill, and for training young workers in the craft of Italian shoemaking.
Sustainability: The calf leather comes from a Leather Working Group Silver-rated tannery, and the nappa lining is sourced from a Leather Working Group Approved Trader. Made in small batches by artisans, each pair is a quiet vote for slow fashion and ethically made footwear.

Care

Polish once a month to keep the leather clean, moisturized, durable, and elastic. Wipe dirt gently with a slightly damp soft cloth, or use a leather cleaner free of acid or detergent (test on a small area first). Professional cleaning by a cobbler is recommended. Store in a clean, dry place out of direct sunlight, and let shoes air dry after wear.

Styled by LADDER

Wear these with cropped straight-leg trousers and a cashmere crewneck, or tuck them under a slip skirt with a chunky knit for a polished, easy fall uniform.

About Freda Salvador

Freda Salvador was founded in 2012 by best friends Cristina Palomo Nelson, a third-generation shoemaker, and Megan Papay, a former celebrity stylist at Calvin Klein.

From their base in Sausalito, California, they design elevated classics reimagined in the details, handcrafted in small batches by artisans at family-run factories in Spain, Italy, and in Cristina's own family factory in El Salvador.

They visit their tanneries in person twice a year, and the majority of their leathers come from Leather Working Group certified tanneries, making every pair a thoughtful investment in women's handmade, sustainably sourced footwear.