dress chelsea boots John Lofgren Chelsea Boots

dress chelsea boots John Lofgren Chelsea BootsThe first Chelsea boot was put together in 1837, leveraging the new wonder material of the time elasticated fabric to create flexible side gores for easy on off. This was a true revolution in boots, which had been closed up with hooks, loops, laces, and or buttons. As with all John Lofgren boots, these are a heavier riff on the originals. The uppers are Horween Chromexcel, lined in Japanese cowhide, with heavy duty elastic side gores. A 360 degree

The first Chelsea boot was put together in 1837, leveraging the new wonder material of the time — elasticated fabric — to create flexible side gores for easy on-off. This was a true revolution in boots, which had been closed up with hooks, loops, laces, and/or buttons.

As with all John Lofgren boots, these are a heavier riff on the originals. The uppers are Horween Chromexcel, lined in Japanese cowhide, with heavy-duty elastic side gores. A 360 degree storm welt holds it all together and keeps your feet dry. Under the foot, USA-made Vibram 430 mini-lug soles keep you grounded.

Built on the John Lofgren 110 Last, the same last as their iconic Engineer boots (and Steadfast Chukka boots), these are the easiest-wearing Lofgren boots we carry. The ultra comfortable last, designed specifically for pull-on boots, is a perfect match for the short shaft and elasticated sides - these are easy to put on, take off, and so comfortable you'll never want to stop wearing them.

Chromexcel cowhide an extremely sturdy and handsome leather that only gets better and better with time. Horween Black CXL is a tea-core leather, meaning the dye hasn't fully penetrated the hide, sitting only at the surface above a "natural" brown core. Over time, that black dye will scuff off and wear down in certain areas, revealing a tan interior that will also darken and patina with wear.

As far as leather goes, it's thick and sturdy, starting out noticeably stiff and requiring a few weeks of good wear to really break-in. After that, the leather begins to relax considerably, moulding to take the shape of the wearer's foot and softening at flex points to move more easily.

These are built in one of the best boot factories in Japan, with every detail taken care of down to the padded leather heel pad.

Choose 0.5 size smaller than your Brannock device size.

• Built on the John Lofgren 110 Last
• Horween Chromexcel uppers with Japanese cowhide lining
• Goodyear welt construction with British made storm welts
• Heavy single and double stitched sewing
• 1.25" stacked heel
• German made steel shanks
• Made in USA Vibram 430 soles & heels
• Embossed padded leather heel pad
• Woven JLB lion pull tabs
• Includes dust bags
• Choose 0.5 size smaller than your Brannock device size
• Made in Japan