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[FlyingHorker]

Check out Chelsea 11. A little more rugged casual with lug soles.

Men's Chelsea Boot Collection

An illustrious past has portrayed the Chelsea boot in various lights along the way. The origin of the name is a matter of debate, but these elastic sided boots date back to the mid-1800s.

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Lug soles are unfortunately pretty uncomfortable to me.

 

[smittycl]

Lug soles are unfortunately pretty uncomfortable to me.

I don't like them either, mostly for aesthetics. Chelsea V in rough suede?

 

[clee1982]

Still haven't figured out what kind of black footwear to buy.

In my head, black suede chelseas would cover the most breadth in terms of aesthetics (from workwear, to casual suits), but these are kind of hard to find. Even here, Chelseas may be too sleek overall for workwear fits.

Black calf chelseas and black blundstones seem like they would cover more breadth. To my eye though, black chelseas are a bit too smart for how I usually dress.

Here's a random assortment of things I wear: Safari/Field jackets, denim jackets, shawl cardigans, balmacaans, polo coats, various chinos, jeans, denim shirts, OCBDs. Occasional casual suit or sports coat.

why not Alden black shell PTB, should jive with workwear, casual suit maybe depends

 

[clee1982]

another possibility, black chelsea in grain, I'm sure you could get a EB make up from that.

 

[FlyingHorker]

I don't like them either, mostly for aesthetics. Chelsea V in rough suede?

I just saw that one and I think it may be exactly what I'm looking for.

why not Alden black shell PTB, should jive with workwear, casual suit maybe depends

I was looking at AE's Leeds, which is also a PTB and fits me well, but to my eye it looks neither here or there.

After looking up the Alden PTB, this changed my mind and I do think a chunky black PTB may be the ticket as well.

another possibility, black chelsea in grain, I'm sure you could get a EB make up from that.

I thought about the European makers, but a lot of their return policies don't seem great. My feet can be a difficult fit.

Thanks to you and smitty for the ideas though, seems like I'm on the right track.

 

[thatboyo]

Black blundstones would be fine with what you wear (excluding tailoring). A black side zip can also work.

 

[clee1982]

Black side zip is usually quite sleek though?

 

[FlyingHorker]

Good arguments against black side zip and chelseas I think.

It sounds like black blundstones and/or AE Leeds in black may serve my purposes better.

 

[clee1982]

not black, GS mimic the Alden aesthetic pretty well

rough out

Plain Toe Blucher - Earth

This is the first shoe to use the lug sole, making one tough Blucher. The Waxed Commander leather combined with the taller lug sole is a great combination for a year-round Goodyear-welt shoe. Components Goodyear-welt construction Leo last Waxed Commander from Charles F. Stead Full-grain kip...

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Chelsea Boot - Earth

Variations of the Chelsea boot have been a staple worldwide for nearly two centuries. This slip-on pattern dates back 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...

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and boots (definitely more hassle though), black CXL

Brass Boot Black Chromexcel

The Brass Boot combines robust leathers, rugged outsoles, and all-day comfort. The moc toe is hand-sewn onto a one-piece vamp. The Floyd last features the same locked-in heel control but with higher walls at the toe box to allow forefoot freedom. This boot utilizes our lug sole, which is...

www.grantstoneshoes.com

Diesel Boot Black Chromexcel

The word “diesel” doesn’t exactly remind us of something flashy but instead of something built for strength and longevity. This is our rendition of the basic plain toe boot pattern—made with nothing but proven leather uppers, lining, and insole. This boot comes equipped with our new Micro Stud...

www.grantstoneshoes.com

Ottawa Boot Black Chromexcel

When choosing our first two boot patterns, the Ottawa boot was a clear choice. The hand-sewn moc breaks up the vamp nicely, creating a versatile business casual boot. This boot comes equipped with our new Micro Stud Rubber Sole, which is built to handle all seasons. This rubber compound features...

www.grantstoneshoes.com

non Alden/AE PTB, natural edge (anything denim should work)

Plain Toe Black Calf

This is a unique combination. Black calf on a double bend leather sole, stained with a light color to deepen and richen the natural leather edge. The Calf upper is heavy enough to take some abuse and will hold a shine year after year. Components Goodyear-welt construction Leo last European Calf...

www.grantstoneshoes.com

GS's chelsea is not super sleek, but if you're truly looking for chunky this might be a bit too sleek

Chelsea Boot - Black Calf

Variations of the Chelsea boot have been a staple worldwide for nearly two centuries. This slip-on pattern dates back 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...

www.grantstoneshoes.com

edit: I know you ruled out European but Tricker got to be accessible in Asia somewhere, they definitely chunky black PTB as well (though might be same as Church using that bookbinder stuff, would also recommend Church for black PTB because easy to find if not for the recent significant price increase)


edit2: absolute random suggestion (as in I personally have no idea how it would turn out but maybe someone can try for fun), how about black cowboy boots...?

 

[Mercurio]

In my head, black suede chelseas would cover the most breadth in terms of aesthetics (from workwear, to casual suits), but these are kind of hard to find. Even here, Chelseas may be too sleek overall for workwear fits.

Have you considered the Loake Chatsworth Chelsea boots ?

 

[FlyingHorker]

not black, GS mimic the Alden aesthetic pretty well

rough out

Plain Toe Blucher - Earth

This is the first shoe to use the lug sole, making one tough Blucher. The Waxed Commander leather combined with the taller lug sole is a great combination for a year-round Goodyear-welt shoe. Components Goodyear-welt construction Leo last Waxed Commander from Charles F. Stead Full-grain kip...

www.grantstoneshoes.com

Chelsea Boot - Earth

Variations of the Chelsea boot have been a staple worldwide for nearly two centuries. This slip-on pattern dates back 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...

www.grantstoneshoes.com

and boots (definitely more hassle though), black CXL

Brass Boot Black Chromexcel

The Brass Boot combines robust leathers, rugged outsoles, and all-day comfort. The moc toe is hand-sewn onto a one-piece vamp. The Floyd last features the same locked-in heel control but with higher walls at the toe box to allow forefoot freedom. This boot utilizes our lug sole, which is...

www.grantstoneshoes.com

Diesel Boot Black Chromexcel

The word “diesel” doesn’t exactly remind us of something flashy but instead of something built for strength and longevity. This is our rendition of the basic plain toe boot pattern—made with nothing but proven leather uppers, lining, and insole. This boot comes equipped with our new Micro Stud...

www.grantstoneshoes.com

Ottawa Boot Black Chromexcel

When choosing our first two boot patterns, the Ottawa boot was a clear choice. The hand-sewn moc breaks up the vamp nicely, creating a versatile business casual boot. This boot comes equipped with our new Micro Stud Rubber Sole, which is built to handle all seasons. This rubber compound features...

www.grantstoneshoes.com

non Alden/AE PTB, natural edge (anything denim should work)

Plain Toe Black Calf

This is a unique combination. Black calf on a double bend leather sole, stained with a light color to deepen and richen the natural leather edge. The Calf upper is heavy enough to take some abuse and will hold a shine year after year. Components Goodyear-welt construction Leo last European Calf...

www.grantstoneshoes.com

GS's chelsea is not super sleek, but if you're truly looking for chunky this might be a bit too sleek

Chelsea Boot - Black Calf

Variations of the Chelsea boot have been a staple worldwide for nearly two centuries. This slip-on pattern dates back 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...

www.grantstoneshoes.com

edit: I know you ruled out European but Tricker got to be accessible in Asia somewhere, they definitely chunky black PTB as well (though might be same as Church using that bookbinder stuff, would also recommend Church for black PTB because easy to find if not for the recent significant price increase)


edit2: absolute random suggestion (as in I personally have no idea how it would turn out but maybe someone can try for fun), how about black cowboy boots...?

Appreciate the large selection of recommendations. I think the natural sole rules out being worn with tailoring IMO, I prefer the earlier suggestions. Other boots I find I just don't end up wearing. Chelseas are great for lazy people.

Yeah I've thought about black cowboy boots. I know they're trending lately, but I just read them as chelsea boots in terms of sleekness, the shaft won't be seen.

Have you considered the Loake Chatsworth Chelsea boots ?

Yep. Loake is horrible for shipping restrictions to Canada.

I did mention I'd rather not buy European due to returns, but Herring Shoes is the exception. They consistently offer great return services for me, better than any domestic one I've found.

Couldn't find black suede chelseas on their website.

 

[Mercurio]

I did mention I'd rather not buy European due to returns, but Herring Shoes is the exception. They consistently offer great return services for me, better than any domestic one I've found.

Couldn't find black suede chelseas on their website.

Here they are:

Loake Chatsworth (Rubber) rubber-soled Chelsea boots in black suede from Herring Shoes

Chelsea boot made on the Jockey last with a durable dainite rubber sole.

www.herringshoes.co.uk

 

[FlyingHorker]

Here they are:

Loake Chatsworth (Rubber) rubber-soled Chelsea boots in black suede from Herring Shoes

Chelsea boot made on the Jockey last with a durable dainite rubber sole.

www.herringshoes.co.uk

"We do not sell products from Loake in your country. "

No idea why, but screw 'em.

 

[clee1982]

Viberg Chelsea, too casual?

 

[FlyingHorker]

Viberg Chelsea, too casual?

Googled it. Looks great, impressive price tag too.