Prada - american's cup - Sneakers - Size: EU 38 - Vintage
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Prada Sport / Linea Rossa Vintage – Technical Sneakers in leather and mesh, America’s Cup style – Women EU 38 – Early 2000s
Authentic vintage sneakers for women from Prada Sport / Linea Rossa, dating roughly to the early 2000s and linked to the stylistic language of the famous Prada America’s Cup family, one of the most recognizable expressions of the Maison’s technical footwear.
The silhouette echoes the futuristic aesthetic Prada developed between the late '90s and the early 2000s: aerodynamic construction, technical overlays, and a material mix that today perfectly represents Prada Sport’s Y2K imagery.
This variant is predominantly made of ivory/off-white leather and light gray technical mesh. Shaped leather inserts wrap the breathable panels, creating the characteristic multistratified construction, while the elongated tongue is embellished with the distinctive red band bearing the PRADA inscription.
The gray laces, padded and perforated interiors, and back panels with a suede-like texture complete the technical look. The sturdy sculpted sole also features the characteristic red Prada insert.
An authentic example of early millennial Prada Sport production, today particularly interesting for fashion archive collectors, vintage sneakers, and Y2K design enthusiasts.
Details
Original Prada
Line: Prada Sport / Linea Rossa
Vintage women’s technical sneakers
Esthetic / stylistic family: America’s Cup
Indicative era: early 2000s
Size: EU / IT 38
Color: ivory white, light gray and red
Upper in leather and technical mesh
Back inserts with suede effect
Lace-up closure
Red PRADA band on the tongue
Sculpted technical sole
Red Prada insert in the sole
Internal marking: PR 3163 38
Y2K/archive/technical luxury aesthetic
Size
EU / IT 38 – Women
Internal marking reads PR 3163 38.
Conditions
Vintage original condition with evident signs of time and need for maintenance of the sole components.
The sneakers overall retain their original structure, shape, stitching, mesh panels, and the main distinctive Prada elements.
The light-colored leather shows superficial marks, scuffs, slight color variations, and natural patina, more visible on the toes and along the lower perimeter. The rear zones also show signs compatible with the age of the pair.
Particular attention should be paid to the soles: some rubber components show significant deterioration due to age and long storage. Before regular use, a check by a specialized cobbler and replacement/repair of the deteriorated parts where needed is recommended.
Maintenance has not been performed deliberately to preserve the pair in its current vintage configuration and allow the future owner to evaluate personally the desired intervention.
Even the aesthetic appearance of the leather, midsole, and edges could be considerably improved through professional cleaning and restoration.
As far as observable, the main structure of the upper does not present major tears or breaks.
The photographs are an integral part of the description: please examine them carefully, especially regarding the soles, tips, heels, and interiors.
Prada box included
Along with the sneakers, a vintage Prada box is provided as a courtesy.
The box is not the originally belonging to this specific pair, but comes from another similar Prada sneakers pair.
Therefore, the label on the box does not necessarily correspond to the model, size, or codes of the sneakers up for auction and should not be used as an identifying reference.
Collectors’ interest
America’s Cup aesthetics represent one of the most recognizable chapters in the history of Prada Sport / Linea Rossa, born from the meeting of technical experimentation, sportswear, and minimalist luxury.
Early-2000s examples are particularly interesting today because they preserve the original language of the Y2K season, before the recent revival of technical sneakers and archive silhouettes.
This pair is therefore especially suitable for a collector of Prada archive, Prada Sport, Linea Rossa, and Y2K fashion, particularly for those who prefer a piece kept in its vintage configuration rather than subjected to invasive restoration.
Prada Sport / Linea Rossa Vintage – Technical Sneakers in leather and mesh, America’s Cup style – Women EU 38 – Early 2000s
Authentic vintage sneakers for women from Prada Sport / Linea Rossa, dating roughly to the early 2000s and linked to the stylistic language of the famous Prada America’s Cup family, one of the most recognizable expressions of the Maison’s technical footwear.
The silhouette echoes the futuristic aesthetic Prada developed between the late '90s and the early 2000s: aerodynamic construction, technical overlays, and a material mix that today perfectly represents Prada Sport’s Y2K imagery.
This variant is predominantly made of ivory/off-white leather and light gray technical mesh. Shaped leather inserts wrap the breathable panels, creating the characteristic multistratified construction, while the elongated tongue is embellished with the distinctive red band bearing the PRADA inscription.
The gray laces, padded and perforated interiors, and back panels with a suede-like texture complete the technical look. The sturdy sculpted sole also features the characteristic red Prada insert.
An authentic example of early millennial Prada Sport production, today particularly interesting for fashion archive collectors, vintage sneakers, and Y2K design enthusiasts.
Details
Original Prada
Line: Prada Sport / Linea Rossa
Vintage women’s technical sneakers
Esthetic / stylistic family: America’s Cup
Indicative era: early 2000s
Size: EU / IT 38
Color: ivory white, light gray and red
Upper in leather and technical mesh
Back inserts with suede effect
Lace-up closure
Red PRADA band on the tongue
Sculpted technical sole
Red Prada insert in the sole
Internal marking: PR 3163 38
Y2K/archive/technical luxury aesthetic
Size
EU / IT 38 – Women
Internal marking reads PR 3163 38.
Conditions
Vintage original condition with evident signs of time and need for maintenance of the sole components.
The sneakers overall retain their original structure, shape, stitching, mesh panels, and the main distinctive Prada elements.
The light-colored leather shows superficial marks, scuffs, slight color variations, and natural patina, more visible on the toes and along the lower perimeter. The rear zones also show signs compatible with the age of the pair.
Particular attention should be paid to the soles: some rubber components show significant deterioration due to age and long storage. Before regular use, a check by a specialized cobbler and replacement/repair of the deteriorated parts where needed is recommended.
Maintenance has not been performed deliberately to preserve the pair in its current vintage configuration and allow the future owner to evaluate personally the desired intervention.
Even the aesthetic appearance of the leather, midsole, and edges could be considerably improved through professional cleaning and restoration.
As far as observable, the main structure of the upper does not present major tears or breaks.
The photographs are an integral part of the description: please examine them carefully, especially regarding the soles, tips, heels, and interiors.
Prada box included
Along with the sneakers, a vintage Prada box is provided as a courtesy.
The box is not the originally belonging to this specific pair, but comes from another similar Prada sneakers pair.
Therefore, the label on the box does not necessarily correspond to the model, size, or codes of the sneakers up for auction and should not be used as an identifying reference.
Collectors’ interest
America’s Cup aesthetics represent one of the most recognizable chapters in the history of Prada Sport / Linea Rossa, born from the meeting of technical experimentation, sportswear, and minimalist luxury.
Early-2000s examples are particularly interesting today because they preserve the original language of the Y2K season, before the recent revival of technical sneakers and archive silhouettes.
This pair is therefore especially suitable for a collector of Prada archive, Prada Sport, Linea Rossa, and Y2K fashion, particularly for those who prefer a piece kept in its vintage configuration rather than subjected to invasive restoration.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Prada
Leather type
Microfiber
Model
american's cup
Size
EU 38
Colour
Beige, Grey, White
Gender
Women
Material
Leather, Suede, Synthetic fibre
Vintage
Yes
Condition
Good condition, visible signs of wear
Made in
Vietnam
Accessories included
Box
Autographed by a famous person
No
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