Rare U'NEEK Retro Mod Purple Burnished Leather Knee-High Lace Up Ribbon Boots — Plum Aubergine, Y2K, Fairycore Whimsigoth Lolita Gothic Romantic, Festival

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Rare, c. 2000 to early 2010s, retro U’NEEK brand, grape-purple/plum/aubergine leather knee-high boots. For collectors and lovers of artisan leather footwear, historical-inspired fashion, and distinctive alternative aesthetics, these boots embody a unique blend of gothic romantic, fairycore, whimsigoth, coquette goth, dark academia, Lolita, saloon, and honky tonk heroine influences. They capture the 2000s revival fascination with mod go-go boots and Victorian “granny” boots, while reflecting the eclectic styling of indie-sleaze, steampunk, and early festival fashion subcultures. — Rare, c. 2000 to early 2010s, retro U’NEEK brand, grape-purple/plum/aubergine leather knee-high boots. — Jewel-toned burnished purple leather upper — Soft black suede lining — Full-length front lace-up design with eyelets and vintage metal grommets; final three eyelets transitioning into vintage metal speed hooks at the top of the shaft — Matching purple satin ribbon laces with aglet tips — Adjustable lace-up front allows for flexibility through the calf and accommodates varying leg sizes — Extended inner-side zip closure provides easy entry — Rounded almond toe with low stacked block heel — Knee-high — Worn but in very good condition; he only thing worth noting is that there are a couple of minor surface-level scratches/scuffs. These are very shallow and are barely noticeable once the leather has been polished. Likely a simple fix for a professional shoe repair shop to tidy if desired U’Neek footwear were produced in small-batch family-run factories in Spain, particularly around regions such as Almansa, Elda, and Elche in Valencia and Castilla-La Mancha. The brand was known for statement footwear with distinctive avant-garde designs, including premium leather boots, structured silhouettes, intricate lace-up systems, and detailed construction that were difficult to mass-produce. Measurements: 24.5cm insole length, 7.5cm insole width and 3.5cm height. — Leg height (floor to top): 39cm — Calf width (flat): 16cm (laced tightly; can be expanded by loosening the laces) — Leg opening (flat): 16.5cm (laced tightly; can be expanded by loosening the laces) U'NEEK Made in Spain Leather Size 38 *The worn, or main, image is AI-generated and included to help better visualise the garment. Please note the AI image may not capture all details accurately or may slightly alter features of the garment. Refer to the hanger photos and measurements for the actual item.