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Chelsea Boot - Earth Waxed Commander

$395.00
Size6
WidthD (Standard)

Free Exchange on Domestic Orders

Description
Leather
Components
Fit Guide
Shipping & Returns

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 a Chelsea, a district in southwest London.

This pattern carries over to multiple categories. It's easily dressed up or down, and in certain parts of the world, it's a preferred style for work boots, given the closed pattern and slip-on practicality. 

The Grant Stone Chelsea is a combination of these categories. The goal was to find a balance between the Western and refined look. It will fit the bill as the work-horse boot or the daily commuter. Most importantly, we used strong, proven components to ensure longevity.

The UK last fits half a size large and has a fuller fit throughout, similar to our Leo last.

  • Goodyear-welt construction
  • Waxy Commander from Charles F. Stead 
  • Full-grain kip leather lining
  • Double-sided gore
  • 360º flat welt
  • Vegetable-tanned leather insole, welt, and midsole
  • Cork filler with steel shank 
  • Full-grain leather heel counters
  • Micro stud rubber outsole

Every pair crafted in our factory on Xiamen Island, China

The UK last runs a half-size large. Our customers typically take our UK-lasted footwear a half-size down from their average shoe. However, if you have low volume feet, you may want to go a full size down.

Not sure? Send an email to info@grantstoneboot.com referencing your current sizing for help.

Enjoy fast, free shipping on orders over $300 in the contiguous US. Orders are processed and shipped within 1-3 business days.

Contiguous U.S. Returns:

  • Free exchanges
  • Refunds - A $15 restocking fee per pair is held when using the prepaid label

For more information, please visit our Help Desk.

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Chelsea Boot - Earth Waxed Commander

$395.00

Made with

Goodyear-welt Construction

Renowned for its durability and ability to be resoled repeatedly, Goodyear-welt construction involves stitching a welt—a strip of leather—around the shoe's perimeter, creating a cavity. After filling the cavity with the shank and cork, the sole is attached, providing strength and water resistance. This construction method results in shoes that are not only long-lasting but also easily repairable, making them a timeless investment in quality craftsmanship.

Built on the

UK Last

The UK last draws inspiration from the classic black Chelsea boots of the Beatles. Featuring an aesthetically elongated and sharper toe expression, the UK last provides the sophistication of a sleeker European last while still providing moderate arch support and breathing room for your forefoot.

Our mission

Providing Excellent Service

Our priority has been putting customers in shoes that properly fit them and standing by our amazing products. Many customers have found they have been wearing an incorrect size for years. This has been lost in the market today. We offer the majority of our footwear in D, E, and EEE widths to provide well-fitting footwear.

We encourage customers to ask our team for assistance to ensure the best fit.

Overall rating: 4.8358207 / 5 from 67 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Chelsea Boot - Earth Waxed Commander offers a perfect fit, excellent quality, and a rich dark cocoa color. Customers appreciate the fantastic customer service and the amazing look of the waxed earth leather. However, sizing opinions are mixed.

Summary topics

  • Fit: 21%
  • Customer Service: 8%
  • Color: 8%
  • Look: 16%
  • Leather: 19%

Review topics: [size, fit, color, support, look, quality, style, price, shape, feel, customer service, shoes, construction, leather, value, materials, finish, shipping, boots, chelsea, socks, grant stone, soles, feet, suede, commander, earth, break, patina].

Review highlights

  • "The fit is excellent, the quality is incredible, and the value for money is pretty much unbeatable."Jacob H.
  • "Perfect execution of a Chelsea boot: surprisingly sleek looking and the leather is top notch."Robert M.
  • "Excellent stitching and leather quality, even their own studded rubber soles are great."Devin B.

Reviews

Great boot, beware fit.

"Good construction and appearance, I like the super dark brown color and low-profile heel. The smooth leather liner makes the boot slip on nicely, but it makes the fit critical to avoid heel slip especially with the chelsea. I'm a 9-9. 5EE in sneakers (10. 4 inch foot), a size 8. 5E in their Leo last on the diesel boot, and apparently a size 8E E in this chelsea UK last."

Kyle O. (5/5)

Great chelseas!

"Great boots - zero break-in. I am a 10. 5E in the leo last and I ended up with a 10EE in these. I normally wear midweight socks and they fit great. I have a 10. 5d in some loafers and in the dirty buck, and those can be a touch tight when I am not wearing dress socks or no socks so take with that what you will. Great boots and the waxed commander is showing wear nicely."

David S. (5/5)

I've already received several compliments on them.

"I'm so pleased with these. First pair of Chelsea boots I've ever owned. The fit seemed off at first as the heel tends to slip, but the more I've worn them the less it's been an issue. Really elegant color and it's already developing a nice patina."

Fabian S. (5/5)

Great value!

". I’m very impressed with these boots! The quality is excellent—solid construction, durable materials, and they feel sturdy without being heavy. The comfort level is great right out of the box, and the design looks even better in person. The price is very fair for what you get. It feels like a high-value purchase without the premium markup. Shipping was also fast and on time, with the boots arriving well-packaged and in perfect condition. Overall, great quality, fair price, and timely shipment—highly recommended! 👌"

Ben R. (5/5)

Excellent boot at a fair price

"Love the finish. A bit tight at first, but to be expected of any Chelsea style boot. Overall, *****"

Lawrence F. (5/5)

Beautiful Chelsea’s.

"Beautiful Chelsea’s."

Robert G. (5/5)

Super pleased with the purchase

"Really love these boots- pretty easy to put on, they look great, feel good too. Love that the boots came with the two bags, presumably for packing them on trips"

Arjun R. (5/5)

Amazing Company and quality product

"Great boots and incredible build quality for the price. Grant Stone had a painless and helpful customer service and return policy. I struggled to find the right style and sizing for me, and they were incredibly helpful"

Nicholas G. (5/5)

Very nice chelseas

"Very nice, a little concerned how the texture will hold up over time"

Michael B. (4/5)

Love these boots!

"Love these boots!"

Jorge D. (5/5)

Q&A

Hi, I wear 8EEE in Diesel and Ottawa boots, 9E with Oxfords in Oliver last, which size would you recommend for Chelsea boots?
The majority of our customers would wear 8EE in our Chelsea collection in your situation.
Hi. What kind of last does the chelsea earth have?
Thanks for reaching out Jose! The Chelsea Boot collection is made on our UK last. This last follows the majority of our lother lasts which fall on the larger more voluminous side of the spectrum. You can read more about our lasts here - https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1163/3390/files/Lasts.pdf?v=1612803231
Is this boot waterproof and/ or suitable for winter?
This leather is not waterproof but handles wet weather very well given its oily/waxy properties. Letting the leather dry naturally when they are very wet is best.
How do you care for the way commander leather?
Using a brush that has firm bristles will help keep dust particles off and even out scuffs. Since the leather surface has a matte finish, it holds this look even after a lot of heavy wear. Scuffs and dings tend to look more natural. If it begins to look dry over time, the tannery recommends applying a WP beeswax/dubbin to restore. From our own experience, we’ve used Venetian and have seen good results. We've used other products too, just use a little amount to start and go from there.