Drew’s Chelsea: A Versatile Everyday Boot
questrel5 minutes ago
Drew's Boots ChelseaBison
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Maker
Drew's Boots
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Model
Chelsea
Leather
Last
Unknown Last
US Men's Brannock: 10.5D
Unknown Last: 10.5D
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Fits true to brannock. Slightly low volume with included insole but feels nice without it. Little built in arch support. No heel slip on initial try on.
Sole
Heel
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Order info
Cost: 300 USD
Availability: Stock Model
Lead Time: 3 days
More about this item
I will call and try to get more detail on the exact leather and last used in the boot. 270 degree leather Goodyear welt.Use & wear
Office Work
Outdoor Activities
Wet Conditions
I’ve worn these boots to the office and on the trails around my work. I have also worn them for most outings during the dome period.
Leather
Bison
Break-In
The shrunken bison leather has held up well to daily wear, scrapes, scuffs, and splashes. The two cuts have developed their own creasing. They both feel broken in but show the character indifferent ways, rolls vs creases. I conditioned them once early on and have only brushed them since.
Fit
Unknown Last: 10.5DUS Men's Brannock: 10.5D
Toe Box
Heel
Added Insoles
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit
This last is in a D width only, currently. It is a bit dressier than other Chelsea’s I have had (redback, blundstone) and there can be pinching on my pinky toe after prolonged wear. The boots fit me snuggly in the heel and through the midfoot. I do with there was slightly more toe room. I have been running them with an arch support insole but may switch back to the one that they came with to see if that will aid in the toe room. Sizing I would order at least a half size up from brannock even though they say to order true to size.
Craftsmanship
Drew's Boots Chelsea
Design
Construction
Everything other than the heel stack has held up well. I did need to send them in to be reglued but they had good service taking care of the issue. I think it is a good looking boot that blends work and dress. I appreciate that they are whole cut.
Sole & heel
Vibram 430 Oil-Resisting Mini-Lug Full Sole6 months, current sole
Traction
Design
Loving this sole! I think it looks good and provides a good amount of traction. It is holding up well to wear so far.
Stacked Leather Under Vibram Mini LugWorn for 6 months, current heel
Other
The leather heel stack did begin to delaminate but Drew’s did fix the issue.
Final thoughts
Would Recommend
Good Value
I think this boot is a really good value, offering a good build for the price. If I were to buy them again I would opt for a cow leather. I do wish that they had a slightly more roomy/anatomical toe box. If you’re looking for a versatile and well built Chelsea that is reasolable, this is a great option.
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