https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-chelsea-boots Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:31:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-chelsea-boots#post-1998231 Sat, 02 Feb 2019 01:23:00 +0000 Bonnie 1998231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LaPedestrinne AKA Shoe Twin: I'm really curious to try the Blundstones, they have such a good reputation.&nbsp;<br />Joy: I think my feet must be getting wider. The Fly Londons worked perfectly in San Francisco in June and made me miserable in Santa Barbara two weeks ago. I'll definitely be looking for comfort.<br />Suz: For Round Two, I'm definitely ordering the Blundstones. Great information, thanks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-chelsea-boots#post-1998166 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 21:46:53 +0000 Anonymous 1998166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As Angie said, go for comfort- You will want good support and a good grippy sole for those hard slippery museum floors and steps. I love the looks of the Cole Haan but do not find that brand very comfortable, but we each have different feet and needs. My Aquaphor and Born booties are my most comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-chelsea-boots#post-1998118 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 20:17:55 +0000 LaPed 1998118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hah, Bonnie, I think we are shoe twins. I have a wide forefoot and narrow heel, and I adore black chelsea boots. A couple of these are on my wishlist: the Timberlands and the new heeled Blundstones (I already have a flat pair -- one of my comfiest shoes). I've tried the Fly London Phil and it didn't quite fit me: the 39 a bit too short but the 40 was huge, and I didn't love it enough to keep it and buy insoles for it. Also, one of my co-workers is a huge FL fan and it's a defining element of her style that I didn't feel like infringing upon. I can't wait to hear which ones you choose!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-chelsea-boots#post-1998084 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 18:44:36 +0000 Bonnie 1998084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ALICEWONDERLAND, GRETCHEN, NIKI LEA, KAREN13, and SUZ. I've ordered the Naturalizers, Cole Hanns, and Timberlands but if I don't love them, I'll definitely try these suggestions. My toe box is on the wider side of regular so I have to balance the sleeker look I'm going for with comfort and that can be difficult and take a lot of try ons to achieve.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-chelsea-boots#post-1998050 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 16:39:29 +0000 Suz 1998050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For myself, I like the refined vibe of the Cole Haans for city wear...but they also look like they might be "harder" and fit more narrowly and they don't necessarily work as well for <b>your</b> style.&nbsp;</p> <p>From that point of view, the Timberlands might be great, or the EF ones that Gryffin recommended.&nbsp;</p> <p>Or, indeed, the Blundstones. Blundstones are <b>the </b>urban boot in much of Canada, at least for people between ages 20 and 60 or thereabouts, and if they work for you, they are super durable and reliable. I used to wear them constantly and <b>loved</b> them. I have a hard time getting the right fit in them now and they aggravated my plantar fasciitis, so I had to give them up (at least temporarily) but for 3 decades I was never without a pair.&nbsp;</p> <p>This style is a bit different -- a newer "women's" version with a small heel. I wore the unisex ones, usually the chisel toe because it looked a bit more refined to me. But I have seen women wearing the heeled version here in Vancouver and it looks good.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-chelsea-boots#post-1998043 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 16:21:29 +0000 karen13 1998043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lateto theparty, but I’m looking forward to your review. I really like the look of the Timberlands and the Cole haans. The Eileen Fisher have a great look, But I personally am trying to avoid suede as it takes a beating in my world. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-chelsea-boots#post-1998035 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 15:37:24 +0000 Niki Lea 1998035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm super partial to Blundstones, so I vote for them. They keep my feet warm and dry in the rain, and they're just polished enough. Also, I've never seen the 1671s before - that heel is cute!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-chelsea-boots#post-1997854 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 22:07:15 +0000 Gretchen 1997854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My DD has the Timberlands and has been living in them during Oregon winter. She says they are super comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-chelsea-boots#post-1997832 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 20:43:32 +0000 Alicewonderland 1997832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the cold haan and timberlands. Gore and tab help make a Chelsea boot comfy in my opinion and the heel styles are the most versatile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-chelsea-boots#post-1997825 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 20:25:35 +0000 Bonnie 1997825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks GRIFFIN. They look good and it's nice have a review. I'll order them next go around.<br />LISAP: What brand are your boots? I looked at Browns but couldn't find them.&nbsp;<br />ANGIE; I'm happy with my Aertrex moto boots but these look great, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-chelsea-boots#post-1997821 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 20:14:57 +0000 gryffin 1997821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the EF Waterproof swish bootie.&nbsp; It's got a great lug sole and has held up well to the elements.&nbsp; The wedge and thick sole is extremely stable and because it does not bend a lot at the fore foot it's particularly good for problem feet.&nbsp; I have these in leather as well, I liked them so much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-chelsea-boots#post-1997801 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 19:39:05 +0000 Bonnie 1997801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ALL: This has been fun and thanks so much for your input. I ordered the ones with the most recommendations, Timberlands, Naturalizers, and Cole Hann each got three votes so they are on the way. If these don't work out, I'll order the others.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-chelsea-boots#post-1997783 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 18:42:03 +0000 Anonymous 1997783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the Naturalizers too. I like the flatform for your style.<br />Of Angie's sub-picks, I like the fly london and the zappos mephisto.</p> <p>I like the Cole Haan (very simple), but think they might be not chunky enough for you (?)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-chelsea-boots#post-1997781 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 18:37:30 +0000 Anonymous 1997781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a sugar eye for the Naturalizers, and see them often here in stores. &nbsp;I've been tempted myself, but they do look more like a casual outdoor boot than a true polished cheese, and I can see that they might not be the best replacement. I just bought a pair of chelseas in polished black leather from Browns,and am loving their comfort factor. I too get that baby toe thing happening in other boots.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-chelsea-boots#post-1997774 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 18:17:18 +0000 JAileen 1997774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For looks, I like the Cole Haan, Timberland and Blundstone. The Cole Haan are waterproof if that matters to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-chelsea-boots#post-1997766 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 18:08:04 +0000 Angie 1997766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are VERY comfy, and a little more moto, but I'm slotting them in as extra options anyway.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-chelsea-boots#post-1997764 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 18:06:13 +0000 Angie 1997764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>bonnie,</b> I visually like these best for &nbsp;your style, but it's ALL about the comfort. Order the lot in, and pick the comfy winners.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-chelsea-boots#post-1997763 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 18:06:01 +0000 Helena 1997763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the Cole Haan pair, and I think they would create a good casual-dressy vibe for art museums and downtown lunches.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-chelsea-boots#post-1997762 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 18:05:24 +0000 SarahD8 1997762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Borns or the Timberlands look like the closest matches to your existing shoes, but I just LOVE the idea of the Naturalizers for you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-chelsea-boots#post-1997760 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 18:02:17 +0000 Bonnie 1997760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My chelsea boots have been workhorses for four years. They still look good but recently when I walk long distances, my baby toes start screaming. I'd like to replace them with more comfortable boots that will go the distance. I will be wearing them mostly in cities and art museums, and I'd like them to be appropriate for year round. Any input will be appreciated. I plan to order three pair for a try on session. The last pair are the ones that I am replacing.&nbsp; </p>