This beautiful iteration of the classic AW/96 Steel heel boots features the metal front hook. Inspired by mountaineering boots it allows for various ways of styling the bungee as well as keeping the bungee anchored in place. As shown in the photo it can be hooked together with the bungee and then wrapped around the boot. As the years went on & Dirk evolved the boots, he added a small slit behind the heel where the cord can be passed through to keep the bungee held in place, this allows the wearer to keep the bungee anchored in place even better while wearing.
Unique to this pair is quite evidently the feature whereas the boot shaft is abnormally taller going halfway up to the wearer's knee! There is a tab located at the rear top of the boot to help put on the boots, yet also can serve as an anchor for threading the bungee across to keep it wrapped at a higher level.
Originally introduced in 1996 these boots feature his signature design elements the steel cut heel, and the bungee cord to hold the shoe together. This is possibly the most unique aspect of the shoe, the reason being it allows the wearer to create hundreds of styling patterns! All the various ways to tie the bungee can change along with each outfit. Not only that but the Leather tongue was created in an intriguing way unlike the traditional boot the tongue is split allowing for a unique silhouette to be achieved depending on how the wearer decides to lace the shoe, if laced in a tight pattern will show a completely different silhouette than if laced in a loose pattern for the front tongue. One other of the most intriguing details is the squared-out front sole, reminiscent of ski boots, Dirk took inspiration from the shape of ski boots and added a little touch to the boots themselves.
Season: Spring/Summer 1999 Size: 43 Shaft: 23CM Heel: 5.6CM Insole Measurement: 27.9CM Material: Leather Condition: 8/10 Colour: Black Lacing : Includes Blue of Bungee
Unique to this pair is quite evidently the feature whereas the boot shaft is abnormally taller going halfway up to the wearer's knee! There is a tab located at the rear top of the boot to help put on the boots, yet also can serve as an anchor for threading the bungee across to keep it wrapped at a higher level.
Originally introduced in 1996 these boots feature his signature design elements the steel cut heel, and the bungee cord to hold the shoe together. This is possibly the most unique aspect of the shoe, the reason being it allows the wearer to create hundreds of styling patterns! All the various ways to tie the bungee can change along with each outfit. Not only that but the Leather tongue was created in an intriguing way unlike the traditional boot the tongue is split allowing for a unique silhouette to be achieved depending on how the wearer decides to lace the shoe, if laced in a tight pattern will show a completely different silhouette than if laced in a loose pattern for the front tongue. One other of the most intriguing details is the squared-out front sole, reminiscent of ski boots, Dirk took inspiration from the shape of ski boots and added a little touch to the boots themselves.
Season: Spring/Summer 1999
Size: 43
Shaft: 23CM
Heel: 5.6CM
Insole Measurement: 27.9CM
Material: Leather
Condition: 8/10
Colour: Black
Lacing : Includes Blue of Bungee
言わずと知れた名作、ダークビッケンバーグのワイヤーブーツです。
こちらはその中でも特に数の少ない、1999年のコレクションアイテム、ロングタイプの希少個体になります。
アントワープ6の一員であり、軍人を父にもつ、ビッケンバーグ氏ならではの発想で開発された独特なレースアップシステムは、時を超え、令和になった今でも新鮮さを感じます。
昨今のアーカイブ高騰の流れで改めてその価値が再評価され、国内外ともに、現在進行形で相場は右肩上がり。
詳しい方であればお分かりとは思いますが、こちら、年代の割にかなり魅力的なコンディションではないでしょうか。
サイズは43。日本サイズですと27.5~28.5cm位になります。
大きめサイズは海外では特にゴールデンサイズであり、かなり数が少なく、相場も高いです。日本から出てくる事も中々ありません。
時代が進み、様々な個性あるシューズが溢れている現代ですが、過去のデザイナーの意匠を感じる名作を履くのも、かなり乙だと、個人的に考えております。
海外ではこちらのロングタイプ、取り引き金額の相場が$2,000(20数万円)を超えて来ています。
今後手に入れた方が手放さないことを考えると、相場はまだまだ上昇すると思われます。
アパレル製品がその機能の枠を超え、芸術品としてかなり認められて来ている昨今、誰もが知る伝説「アントワープ6」のメンバーであるビッケンバーグ氏の傑作が手に入らなくなる日も近いと考えています。
気になる方、お好きな方は、この機会に是非、ご検討下さいませ。
高さ 約23cm(ヒール部分除く)
ヒール 約5.6cm
インソール 約27.9cm