Giuseppe Zanotti

A stretch ankle boot is built from an elasticated shaft that grips the leg without a zip, so it reads as one continuous line from foot to calf. A standard leather ankle boot keeps a fixed circumference and usually needs a fastening. Stretch versions pull on easily and are forgiving around a wider ankle, but they hold you to your true length, so pick your usual number rather than sizing up.

Both dislike water and friction. Treat a new pair with a fabric protector made for delicate uppers before the first wear, then brush the pile in one direction with a soft brush after each outing to lift dust before it settles in. Never rub at a mark; blot it. Keep the pair out of damp storage and stuff the shafts lightly so the fabric does not crease across the vamp.

Yes. Every piece DIHSAN sells is the brand's own — genuine designer product, with the maker's hardware, stamping and markings intact. Nothing is a reproduction or a licensed imitation.

No. Duties are included on every DIHSAN order, and US orders include taxes as well.

Yes. Eligible Giuseppe Zanotti pieces can go back within 14 days of the ship date, for store credit rather than cash, and shipping charges are non-refundable. Items discounted 70% or more — plus swimwear, intimates, and limited-release styles at any discount — are final sale.