Variations of the Chelsea boot have been a staple worldwide fornearly twocenturies. This slip-on patterndatesback to the early 1800s as a riding boot, which is how it originally earned the 'Paddock boot' name. Only in the mid-1900s, when the boot was popular in England, was it referred to as a Chelsea,a district insouthwest London.

This patterncarries over tomultiplecategories. It's easily dressed up or down, and in certain parts of the world, it's a preferredstyle for work boots, given theclosed pattern and slip-on practicality.

The Grant Stone Chelsea is a combinationof these categories. The goal was to find a balance between the Western and refined look. It will fit the billas the work-horse boot or the daily commuter.Most importantly, we used strong, proven components to ensurelongevity.

The UK last fits half a size large and has a fuller fit throughout, similar to our Leo last.

Creasing and color variation are to be expected on these natural, aniline leathers. Each pair will develop differently as each hide is unique.

Components

• Goodyear-welt construction
• UK last
• Chromexcel from Horween
  
• Full-grainkip leather lining
• Double-sided gore
• 360 flat welt
• Vegetable-tanned leather insole, welt,and midsole
• Cork filler withsteel shank
• Full-grain leather heel counters
• Micro stud rubbersole