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[nishant]

Alden Reverse Tobacco Chamois ...

 

[BagleyBrown]

 

[audog]

Nothing spectacular, just an incredibly well built, well fitting boot. Grant Stone Black Ottawa on leather sole

 

[masterphotog]

Since this seems to be the definitive boot thread, I'll try here before starting a new topic.

I'm looking for a pair of Chukka boots and wanted to know who the go-to makers are, as well as any thoughts on suede vs regular leather.

When looking for a good pair of Chelsea boots recently I was guided to the excellent models made by R. M. Williams, and wanted to know who the "definitive" Chukka boot manufacturers are and that I should check out.

Thanks.

Regarding type vs. quality

I’m struggling with making a choice between a chukka and a chelsea.

My boots will mostly be worn dressed down with a pair of jeans, but I’ll also want them to be worn with my wool slacks that are mostly dark brown tones.

What must be taken into consideration when choosing between the two different style of boots? Is one style more of a statement over another?

The finish I’ve settled on will be a suede.

 

[beargonefishing]

Regarding type vs. quality

I’m struggling with making a choice between a chukka and a chelsea.

My boots will mostly be worn dressed down with a pair of jeans, but I’ll also want them to be worn with my wool slacks that are mostly dark brown tones.

What must be taken into consideration when choosing between the two different style of boots? Is one style more of a statement over another?

The finish I’ve settled on will be a suede.

This is SF, so the correct answer is both. Chelsea's are more formal, so they are more versatile.

 

[JUAN MANUEL]

Regarding type vs. quality

I’m struggling with making a choice between a chukka and a chelsea.

My boots will mostly be worn dressed down with a pair of jeans, but I’ll also want them to be worn with my wool slacks that are mostly dark brown tones.

What must be taken into consideration when choosing between the two different style of boots? Is one style more of a statement over another?

The finish I’ve settled on will be a suede.

Pediwear has great dark brown chukkas from Heschung, maybe a tad bulky if you are looking for slim profile but very comfortable and hard wearing. They are in my wish list, I saw them in Paris.

 

[stephenaf2003]

Regarding type vs. quality

I’m struggling with making a choice between a chukka and a chelsea.

My boots will mostly be worn dressed down with a pair of jeans, but I’ll also want them to be worn with my wool slacks that are mostly dark brown tones.

What must be taken into consideration when choosing between the two different style of boots? Is one style more of a statement over another?

The finish I’ve settled on will be a suede.

This is SF, so the correct answer is both. Chelsea's are more formal, so they are more versatile.

As bgf stated, the answer is both. And, the answer is a serious one. You will wear a boot out by wearing it exclusively. However, if you have to accomplish purchasing both over time, the Chelsea is likely the most versatile. In terms of a statement, I’m not tracking what you mean by, “statement”.

 

[stephenaf2003]

AE HM brown shell.

 

[troika]

J Fitzpatrick

 

[masterphotog]

As bgf stated, the answer is both. And, the answer is a serious one. You will wear a boot out by wearing it exclusively. However, if you have to accomplish purchasing both over time, the Chelsea is likely the most versatile. In terms of a statement, I’m not tracking what you mean by, “statement”.

I don’t intend to wear them exclusively, but I do want their quality to be upper scale.

 

[stephenaf2003]

Oh EG Kentmere how do I love thee, let me count the ways. Well, there’s Brown Utah, and then there’s also Almond Country grain. Hmmm..now I just need it in black and burgundy.

 

[RogerP]

Regarding type vs. quality

I’m struggling with making a choice between a chukka and a chelsea.

My boots will mostly be worn dressed down with a pair of jeans, but I’ll also want them to be worn with my wool slacks that are mostly dark brown tones.

What must be taken into consideration when choosing between the two different style of boots? Is one style more of a statement over another?

The finish I’ve settled on will be a suede.

As mentioned above, a chelsea is technically more formal, but both formality and versatility rest more on materials and design than category. A sleek G&G Arran chukka, for example, will be more formal than a chunky RM Williams chelsea. And versatility? My black Anthony Cleverley chelseas couldn't be more sleek and beautiful, but are less versatile than my medium brown St. C chukkas.

Since you are considering both in suede, I'd say that formality and versatility are a push. Buy the pair that best fits your eye, and more importantly, your feet.

 

[masterphotog]

As mentioned above, a chelsea is technically more formal, but both formality and versatility rest more on materials and design than category. A sleek G&G Arran chukka, for example, will be more formal than a chunky RM Williams chelsea. And versatility? My black Anthony Cleverley chelseas couldn't be more sleek and beautiful, but are less versatile than my medium brown St. C chukkas.

Since you are considering both in suede, I'd say that formality and versatility are a push. Buy the pair that best fits your eye, and more importantly, your feet.

Great tips Roger, thanks for the advice!

 

[Mikedbfast]

Bought these in March as beaters, Sanders Kelso . Great boots , very comfortable and look well too
, imho .

 

[audog]

Another Grant Stone NST boot, on a rubber sole for a rainy day here.