Best Buy It for Life Chelsea boots

Explore the best chelsea boots, based on 15 Reddit mentions and the conversations behind them.

Based on 15 Reddit mentions

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Blundstone

The Classic #585 boot in our signature rustic brown leather is the most loved for a reason. Everything you love about our Original boots, turned up to the max. All the durability. More comfort. More shock absorption.

Reddit mentions

  • “Go to REI.com, go to footwear>men's>boots. Pick anything here. The Blundstone Chelsea Boot looks perfect for you. I like my Keen hiking shoes for the same thing (walking to work…”
  • “I just got a pair of Blundstone Chelsea boots for my barista gig on the recommendation of many many other baristas. I also have a pair of Danners hiking boots that work as nonslip…”
  • “These are the 585 model in rustic brown”
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Lems

This is our first Chelsea Boot to the Lems lineup - Fans of the Primal Zen, get ready to throw a party because our Chelsea features the same outsole you know and love, super lightweight, zero-drop, and ultra wide. The Cedar is a super soft suede with a very minimal feel. Waterproof version, try the Espresso colorway.

Reddit mentions

  • “Ah, I would start with uncomfortable shoes with less cushioning as you’ll naturally begin to take shorter strides, along with a wide toe box. My first pair were made by Xero. They…”
  • “Lems! i own 5 pairs. Lems Chelsea boots are my favorite.”
  • “Lems do a barefoot chelsea with cushioning to keep you fatiguing too quick”
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Reddit mentions

  • “Counter option, Jim Green Stockmans. Great quality for the price and they're comfy. You could also do a custom build as well.”
  • “I discovered Jim Green about 5mo ago - watched all the youtube reviews, and plundged in. My goal is to replace my hiking shoes/boots for something more long-lasting. Currently have…”
  • “Not very good quality. They are stylish but the goodyear welt is rubber not leather, and they use felt instead of cork inside. Check out Jim Green. But those are made in South…”
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Reddit mentions

  • “Shame when boots and shoes do that. I have had old work boots do that in the last year. As for a BIFL Chelsea, I've moved on to a Canada West Romeos, it has a Goodyear Welt and the…”
  • “Agreed, but with the caveat that they're the minimal acceptable shoe for both scenarios. I used a pair of their "Dress" boots (basically the 1306 but with crazy horse leather) for…”
  • “I like my Canada West Brand Romeo boots. Good year welted so you can replace the soles”
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