Saphir Renovateur
$29.95
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6" Horsehair Polishing Brush
$15.00
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The Chelsea boot is steeped in both fashion and practicality. Originating in the mid-19th century in England, the first Chelsea boot was explicitly made for Queen Victoria. Her personal bootmaker, Joseph Sparkes Hall, created the first Chelsea boot – originally called Elastic Ankle Boots – in 1851 as a riding boot for the Queen. Yet, it took over a century for the Chelsea boot to arrive in the States. Becoming particularly fashionable during the swinging '60s in London, specifically in the Chelsea district of London, the Beatles brought their regal boots to the American masses.
The Josephine Chelsea boot – named after its inventor – remains essentially the same as it did for the Queen. Featuring elastic side panels and a sleek, ankle-high design, the Josephine Chelsea boot is perfect for those on the run, offering both style and convenience. A truly timeless, elegant, and versatile boot you will want to wear every day, whether you're strolling down city streets or striding into work.
Every pair crafted in our factory on Xiamen Island, China
Our Luna- and Victoria-lasted women's footwear runs true-to-size. Our customers typically take our women's styles in their average boot or sneakers size.
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6" Horsehair Polishing Brush
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Saphir Renovateur
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Renowned for its durability and ability to be resoled repeatedly, Goodyear-welt construction involves stitching a welt—a strip of leather—around the shoe's perimeter, creating a cavity. After filling the cavity with the shank and cork, the sole is attached, providing strength and water resistance. This construction method results in shoes that are not only long-lasting but also easily repairable, making them a timeless investment in quality craftsmanship.
Our mission
Our priority has been putting customers in shoes that properly fit them and standing by our amazing products. Many customers have found they have been wearing an incorrect size for years. This has been lost in the market today. We offer the majority of our footwear in D, E, and EEE widths to provide well-fitting footwear.
We encourage customers to ask our team for assistance to ensure the best fit.
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 7 reviews.
Review topics: ["fit","look","quality","boots","style","leather","step","socks"].
"Got these for my wife as an anniversary present. She says they’re very comfortable and she’s been wearing them everywhere. A nice step up from her Blundstones, they’re dressier while still working as a casual shoe. She’s a US size 8-8. 5 and wears Australian women’s size 5. 5 Blundstones (which typically converts to a US women’s 8). Compared to those, the size 8. 5 Josephines are longer but narrower. She says they fit her perfectly."
"I purchased these as a gift for my wife. She loves them. This is the first time that she worn chromexcel, Goodyear welted boots. They are sturdy and stylish. I personally own three pairs of GS boots, and they have become my favorite brand. The value proposition is the best in the legacy boots world!"
"There lots of people wearing Chelsea boots but these have a more elegant silhouette and a much more premium look. My wife, for whom I bought them, agrees."
"Quality: I bought these boots to replace a very old and well-loved pair of Blundstones that had seen better days and were a little too snug after my pregnancy. I did a ton of research and landed on these and I'm so glad I did! The quality is fantastic. When I took them out of the box I was almost taken aback by how beautiful they are. Fit: When I first put them on they were a little tighter than I expected, but when I tried a thinner sock and was amazed at how beautifully they fit my feet. I had a very helpful exchange with customer service about fit and definitely recommended reaching out if you have questions! They're still a little stiff but are breaking in beautifully with regular wear and I can tell they're going to be perfect in a few more weeks. I found them to be true to size pretty much exactly. If you plan to wear thick socks, definitely size up. I'm more likely to wear these with tights so I didn't, and I have a pair of shearling-lined boots so I won't be grabbing these on the coldest days. Style: The curve of the heel and the shine are beautiful. I chose these because they are so versatile -- I'm as likely to wear them with a skirt to a work event as I am to wear them to walk my dog on a rainy day, and on a lot of trips I'll be able to wear them to travel in without needing to pack another pair of shoes (note: they are pretty heavy so I wouldn't want to pack them but they're comfortable enough to wear on a plane). The shine and lack of a front pull tab make for a more refined look. I think men can get away with a slightly more rugged-looking boot than this in a business-casual setting, but I don't really feel like I can and I'm on the East coast in a field where things are slightly more formal. I was originally looking for something with a little more of a heel, but overall I'm happy with this look. Overall: These are excellent bootsim looking forward to wearing for many years! I've recommended Grant Stone boots to my husband -- in a reversal of what seems to be the trend, based on how hard it is to find boot reviews of women's boots from women and easy to find reviews of women's boots from men who bought their wives or girlfriends a pair to share their enthusiasm! I'm so happy with them I'm thinking of getting a pair of Grant Stone loafers next."
"I love these boots! They feel super sturdy, and are beautiful. They take a bit to break in as the leather was a bit stiffer and sturdier, but weren't uncomfortable. They are starting to crease on the toes, but will crease nicely."
"Great quality and short period of time with breaking in"
"Purchased these for my wife and she really likes them. Happy wife happy life!"
