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Each design is selected for its individuality, craftsmanship and ability to transform an outfit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore designer shoes online at TEPHRA or discover our footwear selection in our Athens and Santorini stores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTEPHRA — Not for ordinary people.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"puro-secret-high-flyer-lace-black","title":"PURO SECRET HIGH FLYER LACE Women's Black Lamb Leather Platform Sandal Boots","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSoft Leather. Sculptural Presence.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sandal's openness meets the striking silhouette of an ankle boot. Made in Italy from soft lamb leather, PURO SECRET HIGH FLYER LACE pairs a Total Black upper with a substantial platform and wraparound ankle lacing. Supple texture meets a bold serrated outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Footwear Is Different\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft lamb leather:\u003c\/strong\u003e A supple upper adds tactile richness to the architectural shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid silhouette:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike a conventional closed ankle boot, this design exposes both toe and heel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstantial platform:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bold foundation brings visual weight to fluid or oversized clothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerrated profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep notches give the sole a distinctive graphic edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWraparound lacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple fine lines frame the ankle and introduce layered texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnkle-height upper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coverage above contrasts with open space below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Black palette:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonal leather, laces and platform keep the focus on shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVisible seam:\u003c\/strong\u003e A defined line gives the smooth upper a subtle structural accent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItalian production:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Italy, with an expressive contemporary silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e PURO SECRET\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e HIGH FLYER LACE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Women's platform sandal boots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Total Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft lamb leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open toe, open heel, ankle-height upper, wraparound lacing, serrated platform profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListed sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36–41\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWomen's Size Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eListed in sizes 36, 37, 38, 39, 40 and 41. Contact TEPHRA for model-specific sizing assistance. Verified foot-length measurements and a fit recommendation are not currently supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Moment You Put It On\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart with cropped trousers and leave the ankle lacing visible. Black leather catches the light quietly, while the substantial platform gives even a restrained outfit a stronger outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor evening, introduce a fluid dress or asymmetric layer. Where a delicate sandal can disappear beneath volume, this sculptural shape becomes a deliberate counterpoint: open, graphic and unmistakably present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Art of Lamb Leather\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLamb leather is valued for its supple hand and fine surface character. Here, its softness contrasts with the strong geometry of the platform. Natural grain and creasing give leather a character distinct from a uniform synthetic finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Art of Wraparound Lacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlender laces circle the ankle-height upper in overlapping lines. Unlike a single strap, the wrapping becomes a central visual feature against the black leather. 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The wide straps settle across it with a soft, assured weight, and the ankle strap closes the fit around you like a considered detail rather than an afterthought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen there is the walk. The sculpted platform lifts you with a steadiness flat sandals never offer, its rippled sole catching light with every step. Total black from strap to sole, the Hot Shot does not ask for attention; it simply changes the posture of everything you wear it with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Art of Lamb Leather\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLamb leather is prized in footwear for its exceptional softness, fine grain, and lightness. Where thicker hides resist the foot, lamb leather flexes with each step, moulding gently to the wearer over time while keeping its structure. In a design as graphic as the Hot Shot, where broad straps sit directly against the skin, that suppleness is not a luxury but a necessity: it is what turns a sculptural silhouette into a sandal you can actually live in. 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