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🔥 Airstep A.S.98 Distressed Leather Engineer Boots Gray Size 38 EU 5 UK 7 US please check the measurements below
📋 Item Description
Brand: Airstep A.S.98
Model / Line: Distressed Leather Engineer Boots
Era: 2000s–2010s
Material: Genuine Leather
Color: Gray / Black Distressed
Origin: Not visible on provided tags
Closure type: Side zipper with lace up and buckle strap closure
Fit / Cut: Mid ankle engineer boot silhouette
Style: Avant Garde / Artisan / Biker / Archive
Gender: Women’s
Size on tag: 38 EU
US size: Women’s 7 US
UK size: 5 UK
EU size: 38 EU
Insole length: 24.5 cm / 9.65 in
✨ Features
Authentic A.S.98 artisan leather boots featuring heavily distressed textured leather and asymmetrical slouch shaft construction. Designed with side zipper closure, lace up front, and adjustable rear buckle strap for a rugged layered silhouette. Crafted using hand finished leather treatment techniques characteristic of Airstep footwear production. Features stacked wooden style heels, raw edge detailing, and naturally aged patina throughout the upper and sole. Strong avant garde biker aesthetic with handcrafted European artisan design influence.
📦 Condition
Good vintage condition with visible natural distressing and wear that appear intentional to the original design. Light wear on soles and leather consistent with use. No major structural flaws visible.
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📏 Flat Measurements (approx.)
Size: 38 EU / 5 UK / 7 US please check the measurements below
Insole length: 24.5 cm / 9.65 in
📝 Extra Description
These A.S.98 boots perfectly represent the handcrafted artisan footwear aesthetic that became highly influential within avant garde and biker inspired fashion. The heavily distressed leather finish combined with asymmetrical slouch construction gives the pair a strong archive character and rugged lived in appearance. Unlike mass produced boots, A.S.98 footwear is known for its individually treated leather and handcrafted finishing methods that make every pair unique. The layered closure system with laces, zipper, and rear buckle creates a visually complex silhouette ideal for alternative styling. Distressed artisan boots like these remain highly sought after within archive fashion and modern avant garde wardrobes.
👕 How to Wear
Style these boots with slim denim, layered skirts, cargo pants, or oversized knitwear for a strong avant garde inspired outfit. They pair especially well with Rick Owens style layering, biker jackets, distressed denim, or bohemian archive aesthetics. The distressed gray leather works perfectly with monochrome outfits and earthy neutral tones. Ideal for everyday alternative styling, concerts, festivals, or layered archive fashion looks.
🏛 Brand History
A.S.98, formerly known as Airstep, is an Italian footwear brand recognized for its handcrafted leather shoes and distinctive distressed finishing techniques. Founded in Italy, the company became respected for combining traditional shoemaking craftsmanship with unconventional design aesthetics inspired by vintage workwear, biker culture, and artisan fashion. A.S.98 footwear is especially known for hand treated leather, rugged textures, asymmetrical details, and individually finished surfaces that give each pair a unique appearance. During the 2000s and 2010s, the brand gained popularity among fans of avant garde, bohemian, and alternative European fashion. Today, A.S.98 boots remain appreciated for their durability, artisanal production quality, and expressive handcrafted design language.
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