Vintage Gucci Knee-High Leather Boots Late 1990s Black EU37

The elongated silhouette of these Gucci knee-high boots is broken only by a single gold-tone zipper running the length of the shaft, its rectangular pull catching the light against smooth black leather. The exterior is uninterrupted by branding or ornament, letting the shape and finish speak in precise, measured lines. Inside, a beige fabric lining covers the interior, finished with an internal zipped pocket — a rare, utilitarian detail for this era of Gucci footwear.

Crafted in Italy from supple black leather, the construction is defined by a softly pointed toe and a slim cut through the calf. Subtle creasing to the surface and minor wear at the heel are present, with the structure holding its shape. No logo appears on the exterior, but the sole is stamped in a serif 'GUCCI' and 'MADE IN ITALY', with the serial code heat-pressed inside the shaft.

Produced during Tom Ford’s tenure at Gucci — c. late 1990s to early 2000s — these boots channel the house’s sharp, sensual minimalism from the period. The unadorned gold-tone hardware and clean lines are unmistakably of Ford's hand, when Gucci’s Milan design studio was setting the tone for a new era of late-night glamour.

Era: Late 1990s–Early 2000s (visual dating; serial code and label style)
Condition: Good — light creasing to the leather and minor wear at the heel; structure intact, interiors clean
Material: Black leather exterior with beige fabric lining, gold-tone zip hardware
Colour: Black leather exterior; beige fabric lining; gold-tone zip closure
Measurements: EU 37
Serial: 103 0156 37
Made in: Italy