(Part 2) Best chelasea boots for men according to redditors

>Full grain leather construction
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>Welt midsole

If true, yes that is an amazing deal!

Edit: Downvoted without explanation. How funny. $110 on Amazon.

Forgot I put them on my Christmas list this year (and also that my mother showed me many online and asked which ones I liked). Opened them up yesterday morning and already love em. Dark brown; looks great.

I've never understood the bias against good men's boots by Ugg or Frye, companies that have been more associated with women's boots. But those do look like middle-school girls' boots. Maybe you can swap for some other cold-weather boots (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RM5P6BY/ref=twister_B00Z0NSVV2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1) or for better looking boots (https://www.amazon.com/UGG-Australia-Mens-Cavitt-Boot/dp/B01LXU9O9S/ref=pd_sbs_309_10?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01LXU9O9S&pd_rd_r=8CZTA5RQMRXPE6625XRF&pd_rd_w=98PW3&pd_rd_wg=yTl0j&psc=1&refRID=8CZTA5RQMRXPE6625XRF).

I have been on somewhat of a quest for the perfect black chelsea boots as well. Before I knew anything about shoes or leather, I had a pair of <$100 Johnston and Murphy black chelsea boots. They were comfortable but really cheap leather and glued rubber soles.

I've since upgraded to the Allen Edmond's Haight, which they don't make anymore. I am pretty dissapointed with these. They fit weird. I'm a 9.5D in all other standard AE shoes, but these fit snug at a 9, loose at a 9.5. I went with the 9 and it's sometimes too small. The leather feels not as nice as other AE calfskin. I so thoroughly dislike them that I'm looking to sell them actually. I've probably only worn them a handful of times. The sole and build quality is excellent, though.

What I tried on around then, and what I wished I would've bought, is the 1000 Mile Montague chelsea boot in predator leather. That boot was so damn comfortable. At the time I tried them on I didn't want to spend that much as I had just bought original 1000 miles at full retail, and also thought I wanted dressier looking leather, whereas the predator leather was definitely more casual. I was wrong on both counts and ended up paying near retail for the AR Haight a few weeks later anyway, and they don't look great with jeans being waxy black calf. (I'm also 4 pairs deep of various 1Ks at this point, thanks in no small part to this sub!)

If you can find the Montague in black (they definitely used to make them in black) I would go for those. Also PM me if you're interested in the 9.0D Haights. The pointier toe is definitely sharp looking, I just haven't fallen in love with them. I would be willing to sell them pretty cheap.

I've been seeing these consistently 70-90 CAD at varying sizes the last few months. I think these are just their 'regular' price on amazon. I returned a pair of these exact same boots to amazon earlier this month. There seems to be a lot of non-1000 mile Wolverines on amazon going for fairly low prices.

For example, this other 11.5M chelsea is going for 70 CAD:

https://www.amazon.ca/Wolverine-Garrick-Chelsea-Fashion-Sneaker/dp/B00HCRJNEI/ref=sr_1_8?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1495952282&sr=1-8&nodeID=10293389011&psd=1&keywords=wolverine&th=1&psc=1

Black dress chukka: https://www.amazon.com/Sebago-Metro-Zip-Boot-Chukka/dp/B00IMNV6KA?th=1

Navy chinos (straight leg): http://www.zumiez.com/volcom-frickin-modern-navy-stretch-chino-pants.html

Belt: https://nonickel.com/products/silver-square-titanium-black-belt-by-nickel-smart

Chambray shirt: https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/polo-ralph-lauren-chambray-slim-fit-button-down-shirt?ID=2560633&CategoryID=3864&linkModule=1#fn=ppp%3D%26spp%3D5%26sp%3D1%26rid%3D131%26spc%3D13%26rsid%3Dundefined%26cm_kws%3Dmens chambray shirt %26pn%3D1|1|5|13

Silk knit tie (this style also comes in cheaper cotton): https://www.thehouseofties.com/435-steel-blue-knit-tie-monza.html

Linen jacket (he's def wearing linen, but cotton will also give that casual rumpled look): http://www.muji.us/store/men-fln-jacketd7sd214.html

Cigarette, (probably) Nat Sherman: https://www.google.com/search?q=nat+sherman%27s+mcd&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwix56326KjZAhVV72MKHWg6Bv8Q_AUICigB&biw=1488&bih=1077

just go to amazon and type penguin chelsea boots, it's not hard

Rush by Gordon Rush Kane Chelseas

I'm considering the grey option.

Thoughts on wolverine 1883s? thinking about buying these to go with some sweater + jeans/chinos outfits

Clarks:
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01AATY3P8/ref=mp_s_a_1_71?ie=UTF8&qid=1473617233&sr=1-71&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=clarks+boots+mens&dpPl=1&dpID=41NJMeRmdEL&ref=plSrch

Timberland:
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HDYLNP2/ref=mp_s_a_1_65?ie=UTF8&qid=1473617391&sr=1-65&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=timberland+boots+mens

Both no shoelaces though.

Hey guys and gals,

I stumbled on a sale for these brand new frye boots:

https://www.amazon.com/FRYE-Mens-Logan-Chelsea-Boot/dp/B00I3986BK

I did a search and frye boots get a lot of flack, but I ordered these for 100 buck. Do you think it is worth the price (original price where I live is 470)? And second how is the sizing on these. My Red wings are 10.5-11 and I ordered these in an 11. These are my first chelsea's and the alternative was blundstones for 170 bucks so these definitely seemed like more bang for buck. Also are they resolable?

I have that exact pair. While the leather isn't great, the price is definitely right for figuring out if a pair of chelsea boots is something your really want, which is why I bought them in the first place. Also the shape of the Lands End boots looks good.

Edit: Here are some cheaper options as well. Can't really speak to quality though
http://www.amazon.com/Bed-Stu-Mens-Capricorn-Boot/dp/B009K2AEX2

http://www.florsheim.com/shop/style/18570-001.html

http://www.amazon.com/To-Boot-New-York-Randy/dp/B00AMQGTB6/ref=sr_1_46?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1395596339&sr=1-46&keywords=side+zip+boot

http://www.amazon.com/Clarks-Mens-Chart-Black-Leather/dp/B00FDXFBYO/ref=sr_1_21_mc?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1395596425&sr=1-21

https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Martens-Mens-2976-Boot/dp/B00C2QTUI8?th=1&psc=1

I had these in blue suede, only stopped wearing them because I spilled oil all over them. Good quality Dr. Martens sole, but I would put an insole inside as the stock one started to come off. I had mine for ten months and wore them several times per week.

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https://www.repertoirefashion.co.uk/menswear-c1/footwear-c47/boots-c74/swims-mens-barry-chelsea-boot-classic-black-suede-boots-p25841

I'm wearing the brogue version of these right now. Comfortable but may run a half size large. Waterproof so that can be good for travelling, cannot comment on the durability of the sole yet.

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https://6pm.com/p/blundstone-1445-grizzly-brown-pebble/product/8800198/color/659143

I have yet to hear a Blundstones owner express dissatisfaction with their boots. Lots of colors available.

http://www.amazon.com/Crevo-Denham-Chelsea-Black-Suede/dp/B00UYXJZTU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449116670&sr=8-1&keywords=black+chelsea+boot+men+suede

I have a pair of tan Gordon Rush Chelsea's, bit they also make a grey suede version. Its called the Kane.

http://www.amazon.com/Rush-Gordon-Mens-Kane-Chelsea/dp/B00W5P6TEO?th=0

These $30 chelseas from Amazon

I absolutely don't expect these to last very long, but mainly to try out with a few outfits to see if I can pull off the look.

A couple of inexpensive options, both are glued, not sewn I think, but the reviews aren't terrible:

Bass Men's Amsterdam Ankle Boot


Giorgio Brutini Men's 17576 Boot

Cole Haan Lunargrand Chelsea Boots

They may not be a traditional chelsea boots but man I freaking love them. Super light, waterproof, and imo they look great.
They're also 25% off with the code "25OFFSHOES" right now.

Some relatively innocuous topstitching does not make them worthless. Jesus christ. you act like he posted these http://www.amazon.com/Timberland-Chestnut-Ridge-Chelsea-Waterproof/dp/B00RDZRH7O/ref=sr_1_33?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1452370882&sr=1-33&nodeID=7147441011&keywords=chelsea+boots

ASOS is dogshit as is Topman, and DOUBLE the price. H&M is $100 for leather chelseas. Again, please do post your $40 chelseas. I agree that shoes can be worthless. These are not. And "hard pass" immediately got 20 upvotes because the price was $40 and the site was walmart. Period.