What role does the wrinkle detail on the ankle play when worn?
When choosing boots with a pointed toe that wrap around the ankle, some customers worry whether walking will be uncomfortable or if the leather will press against the ankle. This question is intended to check what practical function the wrinkles, which look like a design element, serve in terms of actual wearing comfort.
The wrinkles naturally formed along the ankle line help prevent the leather from folding stiffly when walking, and together with the 30mm heel, reduce the strain on the ankle.
First, let's look at the 30mm heel height of THREE TO EIGHTY[1]. With a slim, pointed-toe design, body weight tends to shift toward the front as the heel gets higher; however, the low 30mm heel keeps the bending of the ankle gentle, reducing fatigue on the feet[2][3].
Natural wrinkles are formed on the ankle[4]. With full-leather boots, the leather tends to bend stiffly every time you walk and easily press against the front of the ankle, but the pre-grained wrinkles fold and unfold naturally according to the trajectory of the ankle's movement. The wrinkled areas provide room so that the ankle is not constricted or pressed painfully even when walking for a long time.
The upper material is cowhide[5]. The durable cowhide (COW LEATHER) firmly supports the sleek pointed toe and the silhouette of the wrinkles, and the synthetic leather lining (SYNTHETIC LEATHER) reduces friction with the foot, softly wrapping around it[6].
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