In summary,
Black smooth-leather Chelsea boots, Goodyear-welted so they can be resoled, with a black sole reinforced with a shank and a non-slip heel cap. The upper opens on either side with a black elasticated band, ensuring a snug fit without any laces.
AN OVERVIEW OF THE BOOTS
Smooth black leather
The black leather of the boots has a smooth, unadorned finish, retaining a subtle sheen that develops a patina gently with polish. This deep black echoes that of the double-breasted coat and its buttons, giving the outfit a dark, uniform base. We recommend wearing them under the suit’s striped trousers, whose 5 cm turn-up falls just over the boot shaft.
The side elastic panels
Designed in the mid-19th century by Queen Victoria’s bootmaker, the Chelsea boot is recognisable by its two elasticated panels, which allow it to be slipped on without laces. Here, the black elastic blends into the leather and maintains a perfectly clean line. It goes just as well with a suit as it does with grey flannel trousers.
The sole and shank
The black sole echoes the understated style of the upper and remains almost invisible beneath trousers. It is reinforced with a shank – a piece inserted beneath the arch of the foot to support the foot and maintain the shoe’s shape – and a non-slip sole cap that ensures good grip on wet pavements in rainy weather.
The Goodyear welt
The Goodyear welt construction joins the upper to the sole using a welt – a thin strip of leather stitched all the way round the shoe – without the use of glue. This construction makes the shoe more robust and waterproof, and, above all, allows it to be resoled several times without damaging the leather. If looked after properly, your boots will last you for many winters to come.
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Take a closer look at these shoes from every angle – for those seasons when you want your clothes to tell a story.
MODERATION
MODERATION
Smooth black leather, tone-on-tone elasticated cuff, black sole: nothing detracts from the clean lines of these Chelsea boots. Their understated style is precisely what makes them so elegant.
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EASE
EASE
They slip on in one easy movement, with no laces, and stay on the foot thanks to their side elastic bands. The shank and non-slip sole ensure a secure grip, even on wet pavements.
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BALANCE
BALANCE
They complete a sombre outfit in the same style as the coat and suit. Tucked into the cuffs of a pair of striped trousers, they give the silhouette a clean, defined look, without ever making it look too stiff.
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Credits
Photographer: @dall’k