Archival Anna Sui Mainline Croc-Embossed Leather T-Strap Pumps – c. 1990s Made in Japan / Size EU 37.5 - 38
Archival Anna Sui Mainline Croc-Embossed Leather T-Strap Pumps – c. 1990s Made in Japan / Size EU 37.5 - 38
### THE VAULT REPORT
An exceptional, beautifully preserved mainline artifact from Anna Sui (circa late 1990s / early 2000s Y2K era). These luxury T-strap pumps are crafted from premium genuine calfskin featuring a deep, hand-burnished crocodile-embossed texture in a rich espresso brown colorway.
Engineered with elegant retro modernism, the pumps showcase slender intersecting ankle straps, a rounded toe box, and a perfectly balanced mid-height stiletto heel. Excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of prior wear.
### TEXTILE & HARDWARE ARCHITECTURAL REPORT
True to Anna Sui's elite international manufacturing standards of the late 20th century, these heels were handmade in Japan under strict quality controls. The croc-embossed leather displays incredible structural rigidity, catching the light multi-dimensionally due to the intentional dark-burnished finishes inside the hide's grooves. The interior lining features the stamped style/model code "2130" alongside the size markers.
A standout functional highlight is the historical "Quick-Release" theatrical theater/dance-shoe buckle system. The fine metallic buckle features an adjustable prong to pre-set the strap width, which then effortlessly clips into a concealed structural metal hook for instantaneous fastening behind the scenes—combining authentic vintage utility with daily comfort.
### CONDITION REPORT
Excellent vintage condition (Slightly Worn / Near Pristine). The exterior leather remains completely unmarred with no scuffs, scrapes, or cracking. The original leather outsoles display only minor, superficial finish wear under the ball of the foot, and the factory heel caps are fully intact with 95% lifespan remaining.
### MEASUREMENTS & EXACT FIT DATA
- **Style Code:** 2130
- **Stamped Factory Marker:** 3 1/2
- **Insole Length:** 24.5 cm (9.64 inches)
- **Insole Ball Width:** 7.5 cm (2.95 inches)
- **Heel Height:** 7.0 cm (2.75 inches)
**Size Tendency:** Factory stamping "3 ½". The actual 24.5 cm total insole length fluidly maps to a modern European Women's Size EU 37.5 to a narrow EU 38 (US 7.5 / UK 5). Due to the rigid, non-stretch nature of the premium croc-embossed leather and the sleek, tapered Japanese silhouette, it provides a perfect, secure fit for a standard EU 37.5 or a narrow EU 38.
### SPECIFICATIONS
- **Brand:** Anna Sui Mainline
- **Epoch:** Late 1990s / Early 2000s (Y2K)
- **Country of Origin:** Made in Japan
- **Material:** 100% Genuine Croc-Embossed Leather
- **Hardware:** Vintage "Quick-Release" Theater Hook-Buckle
- **Labeling:** Anna Sui interior insoles & authentic "Made in Japan" outsole stampings
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