Urban Outfitters ~ Black Chelsea Boots LIKE NEW CONDITION

Barely worn boots, that can be dressed up or down...jeans, skirts, dresses, etc!! J. Sparkes Hall, one of Queen Victoria's bootmakers, designed Chelsea boots so that they are easy to pull on and off – originally for walking and horseback riding. Chelsea boots remain popular with both men and women as a fashion statement and functional wardrobe staple to this day. Chelsea boots are a timeless wardrobe staple. Class and versatility have allowed this style to survive the test of time. There's some debate about the exact origins of this style, though it is typically agreed upon that the Chelsea Boot originated In London, all the way back in the Victorian Era. (Credit is generally given to Queen Victoria’s own personal shoemaker). This style became truly iconic in the 1950’s and 1960’s during the Mod fashion era. It was extremely popular with artists and musicians. The Beatles, for example, were widely known for frequently donning this style shoe. The name likely comes from Chelsea, London, an affluent neighborhood with a High Fashion history. Men typically dressed the Chelsea boot up with a modish suit. Women and girls often showed this style off with the cutting edge style of the time, like an above-the-knee-skirt.