ARCHIVAL 1-of-1: Rag & Bone NY Pre-Production Boot
Model: Showroom Fit-Approved Sample (Non-Commercialized) Size: EU 44 | US 11 Origin: Handcrafted in Italy (2015) Original Suggested Retail: $695.00
The Provenance | This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of footwear history. These are pre-production, fit-approved showroom samples produced for the 2015-2016 season. This specific style was presented to elite accounts including Barneys New York, Bergdorf Goodman, and Lane Crawford, but was held back from commercial production.
The Lead on the Trend | This 1-of-1 archival piece predates the famous YEEZY Military Boot and the YEEZY Season 1 aesthetic. While Kanye was still developing his MIL footwear silhouette, Rag & Bone had already perfected this design in Italy. This design and the market strategy was Rag & Bone's expression ready first—this understated luxury original emerged and the Yeezy crew eventually emulated.
Technical Specifications & Detailing
Outsole: Branded VIBRAM® sticky rubber saw-tooth sole for maximum traction and an aggressive, tactical profile.
Midsole: Technical EVA compound for superior shock absorption; engineered for the concrete of Manhattan while remaining at home in the suburbs.
Upper Materials: Premium full-grain Italian leather framing with authentic boiled wool quarter panels for natural warmth and moisture transportation.
Interior: High-end leather footbed (sock liner) featuring the Rag & Bone signature embossing.
Trims: The collar and quarter panels feature refined grosgrain trim detailing, adding a sharp, tailored edge to the rugged construction.
Lacing: Authentic leather ghillie lace system for a secure, custom fit.
Condition & Seller Notes
These boots are in excellent condition. As a showroom sample, they represent the highest tier of Rag & Bone’s design vision before any commercial cost-cutting. This is the "Lost Prototype" of the military-chic movement. Much rarer and significantly higher quality than any mass-market celebrity drop.
Terms of Sale
Sizing: EU 44 / US 11.
Shipping: Will ship within 2 business days with tracking.
Final Sale: Due to the rare, 1-of-1 nature of this archival sample, all sales are final. No returns, refunds, or exchanges.
Pricing reflects the 1-of-1 archival nature and Italian craftsmanship. Lowball offers will be ignored.
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