Reboot Your Casual Style With Chelsea Boots

Having been patented by Queen Victoria’s royal bootmaker in the 1850s and dusted off a century later by the Beatles and the Stones, the Chelsea boot has now stepped firmly into contemporary culture —with a little help from modern menswear designers.

Rock legends and hip hop royalty know there are a million ways to slip into these new versions of the casual boot. We suggest starting with these four foolproof styles first.

A Little Lift Up

When shopping for Chelsea boots, always check out the height of the heels first. A higher heel with a skyward stack that sits a little over an inch will mean more eyes on you, and that’s not a bad thing. Forgo the traditional black and opt for an uber masculine steel gray color instead — it’ll look great with everything from leather pants to skinny jeans.

Wings For Your Feet

Wingtips aren’t just reserved for brogues anymore. For the ultimate blend of business and bad boy, go for a dark navy or sleek black and pair your new upgrades with a heritage pant like corduroys.

An Update To Ringo

If you want boots that truly shine, try a burnished brown leather boot instead of the classic mod-inspired black of Beatles before you. The rich sheen and deep color will pop against your basics like blue jeans and business staples like pinstripe trousers.

Bold On A Budget

If you are a Chelsea boot novice, start with suede. Like baseball mitts and fine wines, suede boots look better with age and hard use. They’ll be rugged enough to mimic those perfectly worn-in lace-up boots you banished while still being sharp enough for your 9 to 5.

No more pointy mod toes and gleaming black leather. The all new Chelsea boot’s casual vibe and powerful moves can anchor any outfit and give you all the rock-star swagger without the Victorian fussiness.

Step up your casual boot game with Chelsea boots.

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