Hidden Lake — Black Stingray

Meet the Hidden Lake in Black Stingray — our most versatile ankle boot, lifted onto a higher heel for pure elegance. Genuine black stingray covers the whole boot, its naturally pearled, beaded surface catching the light like nothing else, while a taller stacked western heel lengthens the leg and sharpens the whole silhouette. It is the exotic western ankle boot at its most refined — bold in texture, sleek in shape, dressed in the deepest black.

The higher heel changes everything: it takes the easy Hidden Lake ankle boot and makes it evening-ready, while the pull-on design with elastic side panels and pull tab keeps it effortless to wear. Stingray is one of the most distinctive exotic leathers in the world, and because every skin is unique, no two pairs are ever exactly the same.

Set on a sharp pointed toe and a taller stacked heel, the Hidden Lake high heel is handcrafted Western style with real polish — the meeting point of rare exotic leather and timeless craftsmanship for anyone who values objects that are made well and only get better with age.

Why black stingray?

 Black is endlessly elegant, and in stingray it gains a quiet drama no smooth leather can match: a pebbled, pearl-like surface that shifts in the light as you move. On a higher heel, that texture reads as luxurious and modern — understated from across the room, unmistakable up close. It is the colour and the leather you reach for when you want to look polished and a little powerful.

Fun fact: stingray, the toughest leather there is

Stingray is one of the most resilient leathers on earth. Its surface is covered in tiny calcified beads — the same skin once known as shagreen, prized for centuries by Japanese samurai to wrap their sword handles because it never slipped and never wore out. It is naturally waterresistant, scratch-resistant and remarkably hard-wearing, which is why a stingray boot is truly a boot for life — it shrugs off everything and only looks better with the years.

How to wear it

The higher heel makes this the dress-up Hidden Lake. Wear it with tailored trousers or a pencil skirt for a sharp, powerful day look, with a slip dress or a midi for the evening, or with slim and skinny jeans when you want denim to feel elevated. All-black with these boots is pure, glossy elegance.

From the office and a business dinner to date night and the city after dark, black stingray on a higher heel is the boot that makes everything look more expensive — and more confident.

Craftsmanship

Designed in Montana and handmade in Italy, each pair features a premium leather lining and cushioned insole. Every boot is entirely handmade, with particular care taken over the sole — hand-built and hand-finished for lasting comfort and durability. We use tree resin instead of chemical glue and cork filling for support, so your feet stay dry and comfortable. Each pair is stitched and tooled by hand — frontier-tough boots that conform to the wearer over time and become more beautiful with every year.

A rare, collectible edition Just 10 pairs of this style will ever be made. We craft in deliberately small runs — each colour its own little edition — so the boots you choose stay rare and personal. They are made to be collected, never mass-produced; and as any true boot lover knows, there is no such thing as too many beautiful pairs in the closet. When this run is gone, it is gone for good.

• Premium Calf Leather Lining
• Sting Ray Leather 
• Heel 2.8”, 7 cm 
  
• Cushioned Comfort Insole
• Handcrafted Snip Toe Boot
• no maintenance needed

Rockies Rebels is a luxury western boot house designed in Montana and handmade in Italy. Inspired by the landscapes, lakes and frontier spirit of the American West, every pair is crafted by master Italian artisans from exotic leathers — python, alligator, stingray, ostrich, lizard and eel — that we source and finish ourselves. Built entirely by hand with special care taken over the sole and released in limited runs of up to 16 pairs, our elevated cowboy boots bring together American soul and Italian craftsmanship in footwear made to last a lifetime