A deal on rare vintage Dolce and Gabbana thigh-high boots!

Someone got a real deal on these vintage Dolce and Gabbana black leather thigh-high boots!  This size 37.5 pair sold for $130.38.  The seller listed the boots as "new without box" and they do appear to be in excellent condition.  I only wish the seller had provided pictures of these gorgeous boots modeled as well as uncuffed.

I've watched these boots for years and everything I've seen indicates that the original retail was around $1,200 when they first appeared in the 1990s.  The seller shows a price sticker of $1,115 on this pair.  I saw these boots in a larger size sell for $460 a couple of seasons ago on eBay, so they do have good retail value in the right sizes.  I also had a woman in Denver tell me she bought a pair at Loehmann's for $199!

What's unusual about this pair is the decorative chain detail around the ankles.  I'm pretty sure it's not original and if I were to buy these, the chains would come off!  I'm not against a simple ankle chain to add a little bling to boots, but this style is a little too over-the-top for me and detracts from these gorgeous boots.

These stunning boots arely appear on eBay, and more often in suede than smooth leather.  It's also challenging to find pairs in larger sizes. 

If you own these boots or want these boots as much as I do, please be sure to leave a comment!