Winter-proof Chelsea boots

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Just wondering if anyone can point me in the direction of some Chelsea boots which are likely to last a couple of winters and stand up to traipsing out and about countryside and town

DM’s

Thanks for the suggestion! I guess I'm looking for something other than DMs though, as haven't found the ones I've had previously to be impressive

Grenson are very long-lasting.

www.grenson.com/harlow-chelsea-boots-for-women-in-brown-leather/

But - leather chelsea boots aren't generally waterproof (most leather footwear isn't as it requires particular seams) so I always wear something more welly-like if doing country walks.

Clarks orinoco

I love my Birkenstock ones.

Giesswein
Timberland in black

If you want leather boots to be waterproofish you need dubbin www.totalfarmsupplies.co.uk/gold-label-dubbin-black-x-200-gm-200-gm-

www.birkenstock.com/gb/stalon-nubuck-leather/stalon-waxynubuck-nubuckleather-0-thermorubber-u_650.html Traipsing around town is my speciality

Blundstone classic boots are great. They're really comfortable and hard wearing.

www.blundstone.co.uk/collections/classics-women

Boudicca's by Fairfax and Favor will last you forever

I dog walk in the woods my Birkenstocks in most weathers. Seem fine (though I always wear woolly socks so maybe I just don’t notice)

I second blundstone

Penelope Chilvers (but only when in sale!)

DM Alysons. Made for bad weather, fur lined and no breaking in needed. My feet are toasty in them

Thanks so much for the suggestions - Plenty I've not heard of before so it's been really helpful. Now just need to make a decision! 😬

I have these in black, I’ve had them 3 years and they still look new. The insulation is an extra bonus

Bareback boots do all styles. I have Quebec which are higher but totally waterproof and I love them!

Fairfax and Favor Boudicas. Lived in mine for the past 2 years and they still clean up good as new

Ugg do leather waterproof boots which I have found very good.

I'd have a look at equestrian/country retailers at paddock or jodhpur boots as they are basically Chelsea boots that are made to do a job. Ariat or Brogini as a starting point but there's loads of brands and styles.

Clarks Lydia Top meet this brief I think

I got Panama Jacks this year. I love them but I did end up taking them to cobblers to get stretched as they gave me blisters. Perfect after the stretch though.
They are good quality, sheepskin lined and very warm.

I was pondering getting some (marketed as) waterproof Josef Siebel ones from Costco, but they sold out. Got some Moshulu ones instead and they are lovely- www.moshulu.co.uk/

Ariat Wexfords. I’ve had mine for 10 years and wear them a good six months out of the year. I’ve had the heel cap replaced twice, otherwise they still look brand new.

I got some really nice reiker ones. Warm and waterproof and as yet only on their first winter but look set to last!