Chelsea boots & ankle boots
Chelsea boots is the name for an ankle boot that fits very well and has elastic panels on the sides made from stretch material, making it easier to put on the narrow shoe. This ankle-high boot is truly versatile in its uses, working both as a dress shoe and for casual wear. You can wear Chelsea boots year-round, but the main season for ankle boots is preferably during the cooler months. In winter, it's best to choose a model with a sturdier rubber sole and lining, while the other seasons are fine with a lighter build and a stylish leather sole. Often, Chelsea boots have a fabric loop at the back of the shaft, making it easy to pull on the narrow boot.
In Saarni boutique's selection, you'll find Chelsea boots in many shades, with expressive patterns with or without, and also in suede. When choosing color and material, it's good to keep in mind the same principles as when choosing other shoes—paying a bit more attention when selecting shoes to wear with a suit than with a more casual pair.
Black is a safe, classic choice and works very well for Chelsea boots too, especially if you want to wear them with a grey or black suit. Brown is a bit more casual and works great with lighter or colored chinos or jeans. But, for example, with a navy blue suit, a stylish and sleek brown or cognac-toned Chelsea is an excellent choice.
Chelsea boots are also available with Brogue patterns. Traditionally, Brogue patterns have been considered more suitable for casual wear, but even here, the rest of the outfit and the shoe's construction ultimately determine how the shoe can be combined. Suede Chelsea boots are easy to pair with chinos or dress pants, and why not even with a suit made from slightly rougher wool fabric.
Chelsea boots got their name from the Chelsea district in London, where the shoe style gained its second wave of popularity. However, the boot's design dates back to the Victorian era, but it was named after this area where both men and women started wearing it from the 1950s and 1960s onwards. The style is also popular in riding boots.