Briselblack Bootmaker
The Seventh Chelsea Boot
Briselblack
Cost: 750 USD
Availability: Group Made to Order
Lead Time: 7 months
Wore them at work for long days on concrete floors. Urban streets. When traveling (easy on and off at TSA). In and out of the office. Nights out.
It has aged and darkened slower than I thought it would. Break in was easy, as these are very sock-like. It is plenty durable and very strong considering it's light weight. I enjoy the way it creases and rolls. I did minimal care other than the occasional wipe down.
The fit is excellent, and I'm very happy with the heel lock and security across the top of the foot for a slip on boot.
Briselblack (formerly Benzein) is world class. The pattern, last, and finishing is second to none. This is my 3rd chelsea with them and they never disappoint.
I love the Ridgeway-like Londra sole. Excellent texture and utility while also looking low profile.
The matching heel is great. Plenty of life left, and the heel is very stylish.