I’ve had a couple people recommend Chelsea boots to me as footwear. Would wear them with jeans or chinos. Trying to be more fashionable but don’t want a “metrosexual” look per se.
>>18680872just get cowboy boots
>>18680872There's no consensus, but it definitely isn't doing your image any favors in terms of masculinity, it is neutral at best. I do personally believe they are somewhat effeminate and you wouldn't catch me dead wearing them. You can work with no laces, cowboy boots don't have them after all, but combined with the sleek look and that dumb prominent fucking elastic patch, it just screams female sensibilities to me. If you're manly in all other aspects, you can get away with it. If you're a söyfaced dyel with twig legs like your pic that already looks like a faggot, it will just make you look like even more of a fag.>Trying to be more fashionable but don’t want a “metrosexual” look per se.I'm a fan of suede myself. Sleek and smooth is fine if laces are there to give it the much needed visual interruption.
imo they only work with slim or skinny pants, but I think that of all boots
>>18680892I basically had the same reaction. My friends gf recommended them, sent me attached pic. I do not have twink body, weigh 215 lbs, played football and used to bodybuild. I always thought they were kinda gay. Thanks for confirming my instinct.
>>18680890> just get cowboy bootsI thought about that but always thought they made you look like a poser if you don’t work in agriculture. Idk, might just get a nice pair of brown Oxford shoes and call it a day.
>>18680872Do yourself a favor and buy any other style. You'll thank me when the fast-fashion Chelsea trend has inevitably runs its course, which won't be long now.
They're great, convenient to get in and out of, comfortable, simple yet elegant. Don't distract from an outfit but aren't understated either.You have to get expensive ones. Zara-tier Chelseas look metrosexual, they merely have the idea of a shape. You want a crafted silhouette and leather that is visibly high quality. Suede is nice but waxed flesh is less outplayed with chelseas. Don't wear them with skinny jeans or even just some that are too slim or tapered. Normal straight or wide. Slacks, cords.There's also chelseas with a squared toe box.
Literally all I wear all winter is blundstones.
>>18680916Actually don't get cowboy boots you couldn't pull them off (no confidence)
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I just don’t like the way they look, and I don’t really see the point to be honest. You don’t need that little elastic part. Pull-on boots that are leather look much better.
>>18680930>>18680931>>18680935>>18680936>>18680939Every single one of these would look better in ropers or standard lace up boots.
>>18680943Ropers have a large opening limiting what pants you can have, and I personally find almost all laced boots not only ugly but extremely impractical too.
>>18680946> nooo I can’t wear my skinny jeansYeah you’re gay and so are your chelseas
>>18680957I mog you both in terms of being masculine and also in terms of looking good. You can post an outfit wearing your cool boots to prove me wrong, but we both know you won't.
>>18680872>people recommend Chelsea boots
>>18680872only if they are chunky like blundstones or docs. skinny chelsaes will always look faggy
>>18680872If you pair them with painted on skinny jeans it will look like shit Just wear cowboy boots
>>18680872They're fine. The people who hate them carte blanche are usually reactionaries to the heyday of YSL and skinny jeans taking over followed by the incredibly shitty trend of tan suede chelseas, stonewash skinny jeans, and tan department store coats that followed. If you're going to wear them with jeans and chinos you shouldn't get a super sleek boot. Even if you're still wearing skinny jeans for some reason, a more rounded toe just looks better. lugged or a more flat sole just depends on how casual you want to be with them.
>>18680872My black suede chelseas are in the top three of my most complimented pieces, though I typically dress sharp so they go well with the look.>I don't want to look metrosexualIf you're this doubtful about anything it's unlikely you'll feel good in it.>>18680930>crafted silhouetteWhat does this mean in practice?>you want something visibly high qualityBy and large people are unable to tell the quality of leather, and as far as my experience goes there's no correlation between quality and people's opinions of my clothes.>don't wear them with pants that are too slim or tapered>don't do what made Tom Ford THE sex fashion brandI respectfully disagree, it's dated but it works very well.
>>18680976If that’s what you have to tell yourself chief
>>18681002talk shit, no fit, a classic.
Chelsea boots are the most metrosexual shoe of all time. Literally millennial hipster tier. The classic hipster template with the receeding hair big glasses ugly beanie v neck t-shirt short sleeve slim fit jacket low rise slim fit jeans and dogshitass chelsea boots. Absolutely the worst shoe of all time.
>>18681042t.
>>18681043Put chelsea boots on this nigga and it's literally you.
>>18680916>Brown Oxfords instead of Chelsea or cowboy bootsYou have no fucking idea what you're doing with footwear. You need to learn the basics before you make a mistake. The benefit of learning is you'll have more confidence to just wear what you like when you understand basic fashion/formality.
every single one of those pictures with chelseas would be improved if they just wore cowboy boots. The elastic or whatever is horrible. It kills looks. Its childish.
>>18681067If you repeat yourself a few times someone might agree with you.
>>18681067Literally this.>>18681070I agree with him. He's objectively right. Chelseas are just trash.
>>18680872>wear them (for the first time) with jeans and a quarter-zip to get my blood drawn>black nurse compliments my fit and my chelseasthe only downside is that the nurse was a dude
>>18681067Cowboy boots require heavily stacking jeans otherwise you end up looking like this. It's extremely limiting. There is no way someone like >>18680935 in french workwear would look good with cowboy boots. You just haven't developed any taste yet and an understanding of cohesion.
>>18681079>There is no way someone likeSwap ropers with engineers or military boots. Chelsea boots have no right to exist.
>>18681082>engineersLmao yeah let's enter the LARP. I swear to god the niggas on this board are so out of touch with what looks good in the real world.
>>18681084Engineers look good in the real world.
>>18681088>t.
>>18681001>What does this mean in practice?Pretty much what it says. Instead of having some fast fashion chain trash that essentially looks like a fancier slipper, get something that is built on an intricate last and has sightly shapes to it. That shows in the silhouette of a chelsea to even at a glance and distance distinguish it immediately from run-of-the-mill ones that your average H&M frequenter would wear.>people are unable to tell the quality of leatherThere are traits of high quality leather that are immediately obvious, such as its texture, colour and shine, how it wrinkles and creases.>no correlation between quality and people's opinions of my clothesQuality in this case means more expensive leather, a well-constructed shape and sole and finish. Those things make the boot look different, of course that will change what people make of them.>it's dated but it works very wellIt can but in this case I'm trying to give OP tips to not appear "metrosexual" or otherwise "effeminate" while wearing classic chelseas (there's "rugged" ones too like the blundstones, but in that case I'd rather go with regular laced boots, they are more suited for working and look the part).I do generally prefer the look of wider pants as contrast to the sleek and slender design of chelseas. But slim straight works for me as well.Personally the primary reason that I have a handful of pairs of chelseas however is just that they are incredibly comfortable and convenient, and they dress up and down very effortlessly. I've never really thought about them appearing feminine either, not on me anyway. And I like that they look vaguely anatomical or animalic, like they could be feet, but without actually going all avant garde split toe and whathaveyou.
>>18681091No idea who that is plus I'm not reading all that. You're t. something lame. I can do that too without even doing it. I won.
>>18681099NPC fit.
>>18681009You first boss
>>18681108Exactly, engineer boots look so much better.
>>18681110I wear engineers because I'm not an NPC.
>>18681110>>18681111These guys would look worse with chelseas.>>18681099This guy would look shit in anything with his dogshit zoomer trends that 8/10 zoomers copy and paste everywhere.
>>18680943>>18681079>>18681111opinion noted and then discarded.>im not an npc>le shrek face
>>18681112Still didn't show us the cool modern engineer fits that would work in a real life situation around women.
still the most versatile and favorite boots I've ever owned.
>>18681119Ok and?
>>18681091>>18681110>>18681111engineers just mean you're in too deep and spent way too much money. probably also slightly euphoric
>>18681126People that wear engineers are either virgins or get pity sex from their wives.
People that wear chelseas have tons and tons of sex but never with women.
>>18681079>>18681110having a tighter ankle fit is good sometimes. engineer boot shafts are unnecessary
>>18681130Holy fuck lmao.
>>18681123>>18681118>>18681130I have no idea how an adult male could wear these. I find them worse than zipper boots, which are also awful. How can you live with the gussets?
and the ones with two pull tags, front and back? Just hideous. They look like they are for kids playing with their tonka trucks. The lack of detailing is something I also disklike. Throw a cap toe on or something. They look like rain shoes, I can't see them as fashionable. You can get some motorcycle boots from dior or something if you want an acceptable metrosexual look.
Theres an old term “dealer boots” some brands still use where they have a rounder toe and less sleek look. Some of those are just a derby high basically.
>>18681153Literally. I could never respect a dude in chelseas. I see you on the street and I just know you're a bitch. You try and talk to me about whatever and I'll just immediately dismiss anything you say. Just can't take people like that seriously. Like saying you're bi or some goofy shit like that.
>>18681157Laceless derby high*
>>18681160I mean I don't like your type either lmao
>>18681215Yes we understood you don't like dressing well. People that dress well put you off as a result it seems.
Blundstones are fine but other chelseas are gay as hell
>>18681160Yeah I only wear engineers too, I feel that just accentuate my asian features a lot and I love it.
lmao fa is so insecure
>>18680872yes
>>18680872Depends where you live. Here in Australia they're probably the most common boot you'll see.
>>18681262And in the US. And they look good.4chan is full of contrarians who have no real ideas or convictions. They live their lives always reacting to things and never generating anything of their own.
>>18681099>listens to Mac DeMarco once
>>18681220They are incredibly ugly, why do you like them? Utility? This is fashion.
>>18681266They're sweatpants.
>>18681266t. trend follower
>>18680872Pretty standard menswear. RM Williams are from my country and they're worn by farmers, doctors and management, so they're kind of the every mans shoe here. Very versatile and comfortable since most people have them for years and just get them resoled. I'm still on the original sole for mine after about 6 years and wearing them almost daily to work (off and on in winter though).
In what world does this look good? Just get a pull on boot if you don't want laces. Gusset + short shaft is simple abhorrent, I don't care how many mutts have adopted the look
>>18680872There’s different kinds of chelsea boots, something like a Blundstone 500 has a very round toe and a rubber sole when at the other end of the spectrum you have the YSL Wyatt boot with a tall heel and a very pointy toe.
>>18681266>4chan is full of contrarians who have no real ideas or convictionsChelsea boots aren't my cup of tea as I don't really like the look of the elastics, but I absolutely agree with that statement; this site constantly attracts people that simply take the opposite stance of whatever is popular (especially if on Reddit) without any critical thinking involved.
>>18681109Hey I'm >>18680942 - post your fit now.
>>18680872Get Timbs instead
>>18681001>OP specifies he doesn't want to look metrosexual>Anon posts the most metrosexual androgynous fuck out there
>>18681330anon >>18681001 is probably a Sōshoku Danshi
>>18681093>pretty much what it saysIt doesn't say anything, that's why I asked.>I mean its shape has to be intricate for it to look good and ruggedPlenty of simple and neat chelseas look good, pic related used to be a staple.As far as ruggedness goes, do you think the picture you posted looks rugged?To me that feels as dressed up as jeans can get, the boots are still nicely shiny and without any visible crease, they're worn inside...I think there's a limit to how rugged chelseas can get, because of both cultural associations (they used to be very popular with hipsters and new yorkers 5 to 15 years ago) and shape (simple and clean, as opposed to work boots, thicker leather, laces, ...).>people will have an intuitive understanding of signs of high quality leatherHave you ever talked to someone else about it?Seen what leather goods people generally buy?>>18681330>will chelsea boots make me look gay>they go in that direction, but they also might make you look goodI hope this summary is easy enough to understand.
>>18681339>people will have an intuitive understanding of signs of high quality leatherHah I missed that. This is literal autism.
