Continental Chelsea Boots
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The Continental Chelsea is a boot with proper character, and it announces it from the top down. Dual pull tabs front and back frame the ankle, the textured wide-weave gusset panels bring depth and interest to the sides, and the Italian vegan nubuck (100% PU) — one of the finest vegan suedes you can get, Ecolabel certified to Oeko-Tex® 100 and REACH standards — has a fine grain and hand finish that moves as you brush your hand across it, the nap shifting shade with the light. This is a Chelsea with far more going on than the standard issue.
Beneath it all sits the stacked look of a hand-painted wood-effect midsole stripe, giving each pair an almost cobbler-made character, carried on a chunky commando-style TR tread with grip for pavements and towpaths alike. Rich texture above, crafted detail below — the whole boot hangs together on that combination.
And that's what makes them worth styling around. The chunky sole and textured suede give an outfit weight and intent that a plain Chelsea can't: they anchor slim trousers and an overcoat so the whole look reads considered rather than corporate, they give jeans and a roll-neck instant depth, and worn with cords and a chore jacket they're the detail that pulls the outfit together. These are the boots that turn getting dressed in autumn and winter into the easy part — start at the feet and build up.
- Upper
- Italian vegan nubuck (100% PU) – one of the finest vegan suedes you can get, Ecolabel certified with a soft, luxurious feel
- Lining
- Portuguese vegan suede (100% PU) – soft and comfortable against the foot, with a breathable suede texture that helps keep feet fresh
- Insole
- Cushioned layered insole – a soft memory foam top layer over a recycled PU base (20% recycled PU) cut to fit the shoe
- Outsole
- TR outsole with a hand-painted wood-effect midsole stripe – a stacked, almost cobbler-made look on a chunky commando-style tread for grip from pavements to towpaths
- Shank
- No shank – a soft, flexible build that moves with your feet
- Construction
- Mounted (cemented) construction – the upper is lasted to shape and the outsole bonded directly underneath. The most widely used construction method in footwear, it gives a clean, flexible build, though the outsole isn't easily resoled
- Water Resistance
- Not water-resistant – vegan suede will soak through in rain, though it won't mark or spoil when wet. Best kept for dry days, and treat with a waterproofing spray if you want some protection.
- Width
- D width fitting – a slightly wider fit with more volume than standard
- Fit
- Order your usual size. Half size? Wider width fittings size up, narrower width fittings size down.
- Heel Height
- 3.5 cm
- Toe Height
- 2 cm
- Toe Shape
- Round toe
- Instep
- Flat insole through the arch
- Break-in Time
- You should find these comfy straight out of the box.
- Type
- Boots
- Closure
- Slip-on
- Gender
- Men's
- Made In
- Portugal
- Weight
- 1.56 kg per pair
We've made this chart to help you choose the right size. You'll need your foot length measurement to get started. Once you've found your perfect fit with us, you can typically select the same size for all other models.
Fit and comfort notes:
- Width and volume: our footwear is designed with a slightly wider D width fitting, offering more width and volume than most brands.
- Materials: we use high quality vegan leather and suede. These materials are stable and won't stretch out significantly over time, so we recommend sizing up for comfort.
- The perfect fit: you don't want the shoes to pinch your feet. You should have wiggle room for your toes and no rub points.
- Feel: in most cases you'll find our footwear is comfy straight out of the box. Depending on the style or your foot shape, it can sometimes take a few wears for the uppers to soften and mould to your feet.
| UK size | EU size | Foot length (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 40 | 253 |
| 7 | 41 | 260 |
| 8 | 42 | 267 |
| 9 | 43 | 273 |
| 9.5 | 44 | 280 |
| 10 | 45 | 287 |
| 11 | 46 | 293 |
| 12 | 47 | 300 |
| 13 | 48 | 307 |
How to take your foot length measurement
- Stand on a hard surface with your heel against a wall.
- Measure your foot from the heel (the wall) to the longest point of your toes.
- Use this number to find your size in the chart above.
It is helpful to measure both feet, as one foot is often slightly larger than the other. Always choose the size that accommodates your longest foot.
We provide 365 days free returns and exchanges. You can swap sizes or styles as many times as you need, and you can return for a full refund at any point.
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