Mary jane heel 5 pony hair black

Napoleoni women's Mary Janes in black pony hair and nappa leather, with a 5.5 cm spool heel. Pony hair is a leather tanned without removing the fur: short, dense and glossy, it lies in a single direction and changes sheen depending on how it catches the light. It covers the entire front of the shoe, up to the rounded toe. The heel and back quarters, instead, are in nappa leather, a smooth, soft leather with a matte surface. The pairing of the two textures, both black, brings out the texture of the fur without needing a second colour. A Mary Jane is a closed shoe with a strap that crosses the instep and fastens with a buckle. Here the strap is slim, in glossy crinkled-effect leather, with a small rectangular silver-tone metal buckle on the outer side. The spool heel narrows at the centre and widens at both ends, towards the sole and towards the ground. At 5.5 cm it lifts the heel without putting too much weight on the forefoot, and its widened base is more stable than the tip of a stiletto of the same height. Inside, the lining is in black leather and the insole is in padded leather, stamped with the brand and the Made in Italy wording. The padding eases pressure under the sole of the foot, which is the most stressed area when the heel is raised. The outsole is in leather, with a rubber insert under the forefoot. Leather allows the foot to breathe and is the classic material for elegant footwear. The rubber, placed where weight is concentrated, provides the grip that smooth leather alone lacks on polished floors. The strap keeps the heel secure within the shoe and prevents it from slipping off while walking, a common issue with deep-cut pumps. Pony hair is a cold-season leather and looks its best with fabrics that have a solid, full surface. It works well with midi skirts in wool or velvet and sheer black tights, or with ankle-length cigarette trousers that leave the strap and heel on show. In an all-black outfit, it's the texture of the shoe that makes the difference, more than the colour. Women's Mary Jane, black. Upper in pony hair and nappa leather. Strap across the instep in glossy crinkled-effect leather, silver-tone metal buckle. Rounded toe. 5.5 cm spool heel. Leather lining. Padded leather insole. Leather outsole with rubber insert on the forefoot. Made in Italy.