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[QuantumSquid]

Originally popular in the 1960s, in the past few years the chelsea boot has become the thing to put on your feet according to many fashion-forward dudes.

Commonly seen in leather:

...and suede:

In my experience chelseas are incredibly divisive. Some love them, some hate them, some find them totally boring. They're definitely more feminine-looking than the average boot a man would wear, which is an instant turn-off for some people, but for me that just sort of adds to the appeal.

Personally, as a skinny dude who likes to wear skinny (but not skin-tight) pants, I think they're pretty cool. When you have super thin legs, it's hard to wear boots without them looking like clown shoes, and the slim profile of the chelsea really helps to mitigate this issue. The narrow opening at the ankle also means it's easy to tuck them into jeans/pants with small leg openings, which is a definite plus in my book.

Here's a picture of a regular guy from a fashion forum pulling them off well (IMO):

What are your thoughts, GAF? I'm interested to see what kind of reception they'll get on a gaming (AKA not fashion-focused) forum.

 

[isuzu]

I like them

 

[Zen_Arcade]

In the bottom picture that guy looks like he's wearing elf shoes without an upturned toe.

 

[jtb]

yay yay yay

are they the best kind of boots? no

but it doesn't hurt to have a pair or two in your wardrobe

 

[Incandenza]

I like em but I'm also into androgyny and feminine styles.

 

[RinsFury]

I like how they look.

 

[aBarreras]

i like them, but that guy that you say is pulling them off, is totally not pulling them off, they look weird on that color

 

[AyaisMUsikWhore]

Love them and they kill an outfit male or female. Do it OP, in both Suede and Leather

 

[DOWN]

Good but not the best. They can be your 3rd or 4th pair of boots

 

[Doctor_Thomas]

Indifferent. Nothing against them and, if I was bought a pair, I wouldn't be annoyed, but I wouldn't buy them myself.

 

[QuantumSquid]

i like them, but that guy that you say is pulling them off, is totally not pulling them off, they look weird on that color

I like the tobacco suede personally, but I'd agree that the black leather and tan suede are usually better bets most of the time.

 

[Poppy]

huh, i kinda like those

 

[Sinfamy]

I want one but I don't know if I can pull then off.

 

[Earthbound64]

This thread made me think of Socks the cat.
(Socks being worn on the foot, and Socks the cat being Chelsea's [and the Clinton's in general])

I miss Socks.
He used to send me Christmas cards.

RIP Socks.


EDIT: Also for consideration:

 

[QuantumSquid]

I want one but I don't know if I can pull then off.

i've seen your pics in other threads, i think you could totally pull off the tan suede ones.

 

[Oxn]

They look fine, but its a little try hard looking fir me.

 

[darklin0]

I am definitely getting some for the winter. It is too damn hot right now for boots.

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

Always yay. I'm wearing my tan suede chelsea boots right now. Awesome in summer.

 

[zbarron]

I love them. Do it.

 

[DeathoftheEndless]

I wouldn't wear those. Too feminine-looking.

 

[Phu]

They're okay, I guess.

 

[GoldenCrow]

Like them. Don't really work with my style but I thought the trend had past or is it just hitting a high street trend?

 

[QuantumSquid]

Always yay. I'm wearing my tan suede chelsea boots right now. Awesome in summer.

 

[Stinkles]

Desert boots are less tryhard. Chelsea boots are good for slightly more dressy antics.

 

[sixteen-bit]

yay

 

[Gnome]

I think suede look alright. Leather are a bit much.

 

[Greecian-]

I think certain people can pull them off. I feel like I'd look weird wearing them, though.

 

[Kylarean]

My son has two or three pairs of them. I don't like the look of them.

 

[QuantumSquid]

My son has two or three pairs of them. I don't like the look of them.

then your son is doing something right

the parent should always frown upon the fashion choices of their child

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

Eh.

I much prefer desert boots.

 

[entremet]

Wearing some right now.

 

[MistakenMobius]

I'm pretty sure that it never went out of fashion

 

[brianjones]

Desert boots are less tryhard. Chelsea boots are good for slightly more dressy antics.

clarks 4 life

I think these look cool but you have to be kinda tall and skinny to pull them off .. maybe a musician

the suede looks much better than the leather in the op

 

[The Driver]

They are cool but they a bitch to clean if you get anything on them, with or without protectant.

Also feel a little played out now with the stone wash ripped jeans thing. You'll look good, but it's becoming the guy flower crown or romper.

 

[SDCowboy]

I don't like them. They look like wannabe cowboys boots, but without being cool or good looking.

Eh.

I much prefer desert boots.

I honestly had to look up what these even were. lol

 

[neoanarch]

Prefer chukkas. They just look better.

 

[Gnome]

I don't like them. They look like wannabe cowboys boots, but without being cool or good looking.



I honestly had to look up what these even were. lol

Cowboy boots are cool? I can understand if you're actually a cowpoke or something. But if you're not, I wouldn't say they're cool.

 

[Ne0n]

yay for me, love em, have a pair from Aldos that I really like

 

[QuantumSquid]

Cowboy boots are cool? I can understand if you're actually a cowpoke or something. But if you're not, I wouldn't say they're cool.

 

[Lulubop]

Big yes

 

[_Ryo_]

They look aiight. Wear what you want.

Disclaimer: I dont really care about fashion.

 

[Belker]

I just got a new pair of Chelsea boots from Lands' End. I bought them because I wanted something BIFL and I'd heard good things about Lands' End's lifetime warranty.

I've been wearing Chelsea boots for a good while, now. I like them because I don't have to think about laces and they're suitable for casual wear and offices.

I miss velcro shoes. I like the look of tank boots.

EDIT

No tucking. Chelsea boots. Boot cut jeans.

 

[smokeandmirrors]

suede definitely looks the better of the two

 

[Subpar Spatula]

Nay.

Chelsea boots are for folks who think they're fashionable but don't know how to find good brogues for their attire.

You may as well go to Foot Locker, get some Nike Air, and wear plain grey sweats and whatever baggy workout shirt you have -- you'll just be as stylish when wearing Chelsea's.

 

[Ne0n]

here's me wearing mine, (and looking like a proper smarmy cunt)

 

[F0rneus]

Don't like them personally, but I can see the appeal. They aren't terrible for sure.

 

[QuantumSquid]

Nay.

Chelsea boots are for folks who think they're fashionable but don't know how to find good brogues for their attire.

You may as well go to Foot Locker, get some Nike Air, and wear plain grey sweats and whatever baggy workout shirt you have -- you'll just be as stylish when wearing Chelsea's.

all i get from this post is that your favorite boots are brogues and you think all other boots are inferior

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

Love 'em. Great with distressed jeans.

 

[louiedog]

here's me wearing mine, (and looking like a proper smarmy cunt)

Who cares?

Spoiler

no, really, what is that?

 

[SDCowboy]

Nay.

Chelsea boots are for folks who think they're fashionable but don't know how to find good brogues for their attire.

You may as well go to Foot Locker, get some Nike Air, and wear plain grey sweats and whatever baggy workout shirt you have -- you'll just be as stylish when wearing Chelsea's.

I had to look up what a brogue boot was too (I'm not into fashion if you couldn't tell lol). I think I like those more.