Josephine Chelsea Boot Black Waxed Commander Black/Natural Polished brass eyelets and speed

Polished brass eyelets and speed hooks

This slip-on pattern dates back to the early 1800s as a riding boot

which is built to handle all seasons

The new minimalist money clip from Ashland Leather is a must-have when you prefer to carry in a front pocket

The polish has a harder consistency

Josephine Chelsea Boot Black Waxed Commander Black/Natural Polished brass eyelets and speedThe Chelsea boot is steeped in both fashion and practicality. Originating in the mid 19th century in England, the first Chelsea boot was explicitly made for Queen Victoria. Her personal bootmaker, Joseph Sparkes Hall, created the first Chelsea boot originally called Elastic Ankle Boots in 1851 as a riding boot for the Queen. Yet, it took over a century for the Chelsea boot to arrive in the States. Becoming particularly fashionable during the swinging