A defining example of Prada's late-2010s shift toward exaggerated proportions and utilitarian luxury, these Prada Monolith Chelsea boots are crafted in polished black leather and grounded by the house's unmistakable oversized Monolith lug sole.
Introduced during the 2019 collection era, the Monolith line transformed traditional footwear silhouettes through dramatically amplified rubber soles, creating one of Prada's most recognizable contemporary shoe designs. This pair interprets the classic Chelsea boot through that distinctly Prada lens: a streamlined ankle-height leather upper is juxtaposed against a substantial architectural platform and deeply segmented tread.
The boots feature a rounded toe, elasticized Chelsea-style side gussets, rear pull tabs and tonal topstitching. The sculptural rubber sole incorporates oversized geometric tread blocks around the perimeter, creating the characteristic industrial profile associated with the Monolith collection. PRADA branding is molded into the rear of each heel.
The black leather upper has a smooth, lightly polished finish that works particularly well against the matte black rubber sole. Despite their exaggerated proportions, the monochromatic construction keeps the design exceptionally versatile—equally effective with tailoring, denim, dresses or oversized outerwear.
Interior leather footbeds are stamped PRADA, with Made in Italy markings. Interior sizing is marked 38.
Designer: Prada
Collection: Monolith
Season / Era: 2019 Collection Era
Style: Monolith Lug-Sole Chelsea Ankle Boots
Department: Women's
Size: Prada / IT 38
Approx. US Size: Women's US 8
Color: Black / Nero
Material: Leather upper with rubber sole
Toe: Round toe
Closure: Pull-on
Details: Elastic side gussets, rear pull tabs, tonal stitching
Heel: Chunky block/platform construction
Sole: Oversized segmented rubber Monolith lug sole
Country of Manufacture: Made in Italy
Approximate Measurements
Marked Size: IT 38
Approximate US Size: US Women's 8
Heel Height: approximately 2.25–2.5 in.
Platform: approximately 1.5–2 in.
Shaft: ankle height
Measurements are approximate and provided as a guide.
Condition
Good pre-owned condition consistent with age and use.
Some visible scuffing, scratching and surface wear is present to the black leather, particularly at the heels and toe areas, as shown in the photographs. Additional light creasing is present from normal wear. The rubber midsoles show scattered superficial marks and rubbing.
The lugged outsoles show wear consistent with previous use while retaining substantial tread.
Please review all photographs carefully, particularly the detailed images of the heels, sides, toes and soles, as they form an important part of the condition description.
Style / Season / Collection
Style: Monolith Lug-Sole Chelsea Ankle Boot
Collection: Prada Monolith
Season/Era: 2019 Collection Era
Aesthetic: Luxury Utility / Chunky Platform / Lug Sole / Chelsea / Combat-Inspired
Made in: Italy
