PSA: Martegani Chelsea Boots - $249

[bmulford]

http://www.francos.com/items/item.asp?sku5=38479

In case you hadn't seen it - Franco's has a few more RM's on clearance. The Chelsea boots are probably the best deal @ $249 sizes 8-12.

 

[TC (Houston)]

Those are nice, thanks for the head's up.

I'm bummed they don't have these in 9.5:

 

[DocHolliday]

I own that very style of Martegani chelsea and they are great. When I saw the sale earlier, I was almost tempted to pick up a second pair.

 

[dkzzzz]

Bear in mind they(boots) fit very roomy around the instep.

 

[forex]

You guys need to stop posting these PSAs in these times

 

[DocHolliday]

Originally Posted by forex

You guys need to stop posting these PSAs in these times

Have I mentioned they're really great?

 

[Thurston]

They're still asking $495 for the Reggio, but I've got them in a size 10 on B&S. If nobody wants them by the weekend, I'll return them on Monday.
http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=104037

 

[teddieriley]

Any idea what last these chelseas are on? From what I hear most lasts are true to size except for the 3B where most size down 1/2 a size. If I typically wear a US 11, I wonder if the 10.5 would fit.

 

[DocHolliday]

Mine are on the 46, and I believe those are the same.

 

[Cary Grant]

Originally Posted by TC (Houston)

Those are nice, thanks for the head's up.

I'm bummed they don't have these in 9.5:

TC- I believe I saw a couple pairs recently at my shop in St. Paul. I may be confusing them with the Lucca's. I'm walkig by there this afternoon. Let me look and see if they have them.

 

[Parker]

Originally Posted by dkzzzz

Bear in mind they(boots) fit very roomy around the instep.

That's what held me back. I've got a low instep and need a snug fit, esp in slip-ons and Chelseas.
Too bad, because these look really nice and something I'd wear a lot.

 

[bmulford]

Originally Posted by Parker

That's what held me back. I've got a low instep and need a snug fit, esp in slip-ons and Chelseas.
Too bad, because these look really nice and something I'd wear a lot.

speaking of which - I meant to suggest you look at the Vass u-last as well. They seem to run pretty snug in the vamp judging from the few I have.

 

[DocHolliday]

Originally Posted by Parker

That's what held me back. I've got a low instep and need a snug fit, esp in slip-ons and Chelseas.
Too bad, because these look really nice and something I'd wear a lot.

I have the same problem -- can't wear most loafers -- but these fit me fine. That said, I may a bit more tolerant of a little slip than some guys.

 

[mkarim]

Originally Posted by bmulford

http://www.francos.com/items/item.asp?sku5=38479

In case you hadn't seen it - Franco's has a few more RM's on clearance. The Chelsea boots are probably the best deal @ $249 sizes 8-12.

I am waiting for these to go on sale:

http://www.francos.com/items/item.asp?sku5=49121

 

[mkarim]

Originally Posted by bmulford

http://www.francos.com/items/item.asp?sku5=38479

In case you hadn't seen it - Franco's has a few more RM's on clearance. The Chelsea boots are probably the best deal @ $249 sizes 8-12.

I bought similar Chelseas from RL (their Alford boots) and LOVE them. They are a little lighter brown though.