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Sleek / "fashion forward" chelsea boots

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I'm looking for a nice pair of black chelsea boots, preferably less than $250. I really like the shape of this pair from Crockett & Jones: but they're out of my price range. From what I've found, it seems like the general consensus here is that RM Williams is the best choice for a moderately priced chelsea, but in all the pictures I've seen of them, they look a little too chunky for my taste. Where would be a good place to look for a sleeker, more "mod revival" chelsea boot?
 

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Have you looked at the Williams boots with the chisel toe? I think they look sleeker than the more rounded-toe versions.
 

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Crockett & Jones Paris has an elongated chelsea boot in its collection. On a 348 last, I believe.
 

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+1 The chisel toe RMW boots are sleek.
 

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Originally Posted by royxl
From what I've found, it seems like the general consensus here is that RM Williams is the best choice for a moderately priced chelsea, but in all the pictures I've seen of them, they look a little too chunky for my taste. Where would be a good place to look for a sleeker, more "mod revival" chelsea boot?

As others have said, that depends on the type you order. Check out Nungar's site as well as Bootsonline for more pics.

Depending on the toe type / last / width, you can get an exceptionally nice, sleek looking pair for around $200. I just ordered some last week myself.....
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Check out Edmorel's pair on this page; they are even sleeker than those C&J's:

http://www.styleforum.net/showthread...light=williams
 

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Fluevog has a cool pair for around $200 that come in brown or black.
 

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Originally Posted by Englandmj7
As others have said, that depends on the type you order. Check out Nungar's site as well as Bootsonline for more pics.

Depending on the toe type / last / width, you can get an exceptionally nice, sleek looking pair for around $200. I just ordered some last week myself.....
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Check out Edmorel's pair on this page; they are even sleeker than those C&J's:

http://www.styleforum.net/showthread...light=williams

Very nice - they look to be almost exactly the same shape as the 238 Chelseas from C&J. However, the C&Js have closer-cut welts and finer stitching. But for the severe difference in price, these are a really good option.
 

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Just bought a pair of black Ferragamos on ebay. I can't wait to get them!
 

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I adore my Cole Haan Durham Chelsea boots (in black). Completely waterproof and very comfortable, and they still look terrific considering I've worn them ~3 days a week for the last two years (heavy walking on a college campus, too). They retail at $200, and they're one of the few things that the brand still has going for it.
 

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Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. I did some looking on my own, and I found these boots from a company called Beatwear:



I like the shape (the heel is a little too tall though), but I've never heard of the company, and I'm wary to drop $180 on them with no idea as to the leather/construction quality (or lack thereof).
 

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I see you found Beatwear on your own. I was hesitant to recommend them as I don't know anything about them other than they repro 60s style boots with the cuban heel, but if you wanted to experiment with a good return policy, I know Zappos sells (sold) Giorgio Brutini chelseas that have almost the exact same styling for around $100, with cuban heel as well.
 

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Originally Posted by royxl
Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. I did some looking on my own, and I found these boots from a company called Beatwear:



I like the shape (the heel is a little too tall though), but I've never heard of the company, and I'm wary to drop $180 on them with no idea as to the leather/construction quality (or lack thereof).


The split down the middle of the shoe makes those look horrible imo.....
 

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