Great gift
"Got them for my wife. She absolutely loves them."
Josephine Chelsea Boot Black Waxed Commander
$395.00
Free Exchange on Domestic Orders
- Description
- Fit Guide
- Shipping & Returns
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.
- Goodyear-welt construction
- Victoria last
- Waxy Commander from Charles F. Stead
- Full-grain leather cow lining
- Double-sided gore
- 360º flat welt
- Vegetable-tanned leather insole, welt, and midsole
- Cork filler with steel shank
- Full-grain leather heel counters
- Micro stud outsole for year-round wear
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.
Not sure? Send an email to info@grantstoneboot.com referencing your current sizing for help.
Enjoy fast, free shipping on orders over $300 in the contiguous US. Orders are processed and shipped within 1-3 business days.
Contiguous U.S. Returns:
- Free exchanges
- Refunds - A $15 restocking fee per pair is held when using the prepaid label
For more information, please visit our Help Desk.
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Made with
Goodyear-welt Construction
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
Providing Excellent Service
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: 4.8 / 5 from 5 reviews.
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Beautifully boots, impeccably made!!
"After purchasing 2 pairs of Grant Stone Chelseas for myself, I bought these for my wife. She loved the looks, she loved the quality, unfortunately, she found them a little heavy. This is most definitely due to the rock-solid construction. I'm sorry to say I returned them for being made too well."
"My first time with these boots, I rate them top shelf! Perfectly made, designed outstandingly well, the soles are made to grip the ground like I have never experienced before in a well made boot before like this, Every dollar was well invested, I found total JOY with my new BOOTS."
Lovely
"Purchased as a gift for my wife, the second pair following a well-loved pair of Nora boots. Fit was a bit more narrow and long, but still right on per the style. She was after a more casual pull on boot, which this is, but they looked fabulous with work slacks as she headed out today - badass at the bar or the office! The black waxed commander is amazing and the all-black finish looks easy to maintain for me. I want a pair!"
good
"Good but a little big"