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A feminine first
In our now extensive range of boots for women, the Adelaide was the first. Lighter, streamlined and available in a new D fit, this boot answered years of calls for a feminine counterpart to our iconic boots for men. Instead of buying the Craftsman, or other styles in a smaller size, women could now step out in a boot of their very own – and in their droves, they did. A seven minute read.
Women have worn RMs since the very beginning, often placing orders for men’s boots in smaller sizes and narrow widths to suit a more slender foot. Whilst they were happy with their Craftsmans, the request was clear: women wanted a boot for themselves, and in 2014, work finally began on developing the women’s last. David Cook, Head of Footwear Development explains this year-long process. “We took the Craftsman Boot and set to work refining it for a female customer, lightening it up and slimming down the silhouette.”
The end product was a boot that was tailored to the female form, without losing the signature appeal of our popular men’s styles.
A lower shaft and flat heel made for a comfortable fit, and soon the Adelaide was stepping out as a new favourite of women the world over. Classic yet casual, this was a boot designed to be worn daily, and that’s exactly what women did. Wherever they were headed, the Adelaide was sure to accompany them, a long-awaited symbol of Australian craftsmanship that could fit the female mould.
And, just as Helen of Troy was the face that launched a thousand ships, the Adelaide became the boot to launch an extensive offering of women’s styles in the years to follow. “Without a doubt, the success of the Adelaide and the warm response from our female customers inspired the wider range of women’s boots,” explains David.
Through it all, the Adelaide remains a constant figure in our women’s line-up, returning perennially in different leathers, suedes and colours. “They’ve always been popular and remain a staple style in the range today - we even made a bespoke pink pair for Lady Gaga!”
Discover our full range of boots for women here.