The Fringe Ankle Boot — Taupe Suede Fringe Block-Heel Boot
The Fringe Ankle Boot is a taupe Italian suede ankle boot with a dramatic fringe cascade down the front shaft, each strip hand-cut for consistent movement. A 60mm block heel and side zip entry keep the look wearable rather than theatrical. Statement boots you can actually live in.
Why It Works
Ankle boots remain the highest-volume boot silhouette across UK and US search, and The Fringe Ankle Boot is our most expressive take on it. Taupe Italian suede is finished with a dramatic fringe cascade down the front shaft, each strip hand-cut so the movement stays consistent. A 60mm block heel and side zip entry keep the drama wearable rather than theatrical, so the fringe feels everyday, not costume. Statement boots you can actually live in.
Key Features
- Taupe Italian suede
- Hand-cut fringe detail
- 60mm block heel
- Side zip entry
The Craft
The Fringe Ankle Boot is made in a Tuscan workshop under the SOOS HEELS full-grain Italian leather tradition, hand-finished pair by pair. The taupe Italian suede upper carries a fringe cascade down the front shaft, with every strip hand-cut for consistent movement. A 60mm block heel gives stability, and a side zip keeps entry simple. See our approach in the buyer’s guide.
Styling
Let the fringe be the focal point: cropped denim, a slip skirt or a simple knit all let The Fringe Ankle Boot do the talking, and the taupe suede sits easily with neutral and earth-toned wardrobes alike. Compare it with our other boots in the style comparison, or pair it with The Western Embroidered for an embroidered, heeled alternative. The Riding Boot is the knee-high companion. To take it further, start a product enquiry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wholesale, MOQ, private label & OEM/ODM inquiries answered.
What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ)?+
- SOOS brand stock styles: 300 pairs per style; mixed sizes within the same series are welcome (suggested ratio 36:37:38:39:40:41:42 = 2:3:3:3:2:2:1).
- Fully custom / private label styles: 500 pairs per style, depending on last development and craft complexity.
- Mixed orders: stock styles can be combined; custom styles are usually ordered per style.
- Trial orders below MOQ: small-batch trial production available - ask our sales team.
Do you offer OEM / ODM private label production?+
Yes - we are a full-service Italian shoe manufacturer offering OEM and ODM for private label brands, across four customization dimensions:
- Branding: logo hot-stamping / embossing, custom shoeboxes, hang tags, dust bags (full VI).
- Color: leather color cards, Pantone matching or physical sample matching.
- Design: modify existing styles, or develop brand-new lasts and patterns.
- Materials: uppers (full-grain calfskin / sheepskin / exotic skins), linings, soles (leather / rubber / combination).
How does the sampling process work?+
- Brief your needs, select leather, receive a proposal, then paid sampling.
- Sample approval leads to signed-sample bulk production.
- Sampling takes approximately 3-10 working days.
- The sample fee is deducted from your bulk order.
How do you price bulk orders? Are there tiered discounts?+
We operate on inquiry-based pricing - final unit price depends on style complexity, leather grade, order volume, and lead time.
- Tiered discount: orders of 2,000+ pairs receive 3% off (indicative, subject to formal quote).
- Annual framework agreements available for repeat buyers to lock unit prices and reserved capacity.
- Payment terms: typically 30% deposit + 70% before shipment (T/T and other methods); negotiable for large orders.
What is your production lead time?+
- Stock styles: approximately 3-5 weeks after order confirmation.
- Custom styles: about 2 weeks sampling plus 3-5 weeks production.
- Peak season (Aug-Oct): order at least 4 weeks ahead; rush orders can be evaluated (rush fees may apply).
- Shipping: EXW / FOB / courier - we can book freight or use your forwarder; global ports and airports.
What leather, certifications, and quality assurance do you provide?+
- Materials: full-grain genuine leather uppers (calfskin / sheepskin), genuine leather or microfiber linings; leather grade and origin documents available.
- Certifications: material certificates / third-party test reports for high-end positioning and import compliance.
- Quality control: 100% inspection before shipment; key operations (lasting, stitching, sole finishing) monitored throughout.
- Warranty: 12-month replacement / reshipment for non-human quality issues; bulk production matches the signed sample.
Can I order samples first?+
- Two options: existing style samples (for selection) or custom sampling (for your own design).
- Sample fee is refundable against bulk orders; 2 free revision rounds, additional rounds charged.
- Sample shipping: customer covers freight (DHL / UPS / your forwarder); deductible after order confirmation.
- Consistency guarantee: every bulk pair is checked against the signed sample - leather, color, and workmanship.
How do I contact your sales team?+
Contact our sales team through the inquiry form at https://soosheels.com/inquiry/ - we usually respond within 24 hours.