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Calzoleria Oscura

Calzoleria Oscura

Calzoleria Oscura Shoes

There is a new outfit in town and when I say 'town' I mean Milan, Italy. You might see the boot above very reminiscent of Riccardo Bestetti's gladiator pattern

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