Stivale Cavaliere Core in Vitello Bottalato Nero
The equestrian boot that still carries Pollini's archive authority.
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Story & heritage
Pollini's history page names the Cavaliere boot as one of the house's most iconic early models, and its 70 Years of Wonders story ties that line to the brand's equestrian roots. The boot also became legendary after Maria Schneider wore it in Last Tango in Paris, which gives the shape a rare mix of cinema memory and archive pedigree.
This version keeps the same upright, riding-boot attitude but strips it back to essentials, so the silhouette reads as classic Pollini rather than trend-driven footwear.
Materials & craft
The product page describes a bottalato calfskin boot with leather lining, a tube-like shaft, contrast leather piping, a round toe and hand-stitched details. It is finished with the brand's Cremino leather sole and a high heel, and it is made in Italy.
The result is a boot that leans on construction, not decoration: dense leather, clean lines and a strong shaft profile.
How to choose & style
Wear it with long coats, straight skirts, or narrow denim so the boot keeps its full, equestrian line. The shape already does the talking, so the cleanest styling is the quietest styling.
