Step Out in Style With These Statement-Making Chelsea Boots

October 1, 2020

We all love a good boot this time of year. Whether they’re neutral or a little more colorful, they bring extra oomph to practically any outfit. And there’s no better take on the fall staple than Chelsea boots. Immediately identifiable thanks to their elastic side panels, the silhouette was first popularized in Victorian England. (Queen Victoria was even a fan.) Chelsea boots experienced a resurgence back in the mod days of the 60s and have remained in fashion ever since. But that doesn’t mean the boots haven’t gone through some changes. Nowadays everything from lug soles to animal prints to contrast stitching are the norm. Towering platforms are all the rage right now. Not that we’re complaining. Check out the slideshow above for the best Chelsea boots guaranteed to kick your fall ensembles up several notches.

Chelsea Boots

Isabel Marant

Danae Boots, $308 at Farfetch
Loeffler Randall

Bridget Croc-Effect Patent-Leather Chelsea Boots, $395 at Net-a-Porter
Mango

Leather High-Leg Boots, $149.99 at Mango
Gabriela Hearst

Carlos Colour-Block Leather Chelsea Boots, $357 at Matches Fashion
Vagabond

Plaster Patent Leather Boots, $180 at Vagabond
Proenza Schouler

Leather Chelsea Boots, $788 at mytheresa.com
Aeydé

Karlo Leather Chelsea Boots, $365 at Moda Operandi
Alexander Wang

Andee Cutout Leather Chelsea Boots, $695 at Net-a-Porter
Anthropologie

Dale Chelsea Boots in Honey, $138 at Anthropologie
Sam Edelman

Laguna Chelsea Boot in Sesame Leather, $150 at Sam Edelman
ASOS

Design Ava Leather Loafer Boot With Chain Trim in Black, $72 at ASOS
Urban Outfitters

Chloe Chelsea Boot in Burgundy, $69 at Urban Outfitters
See by Chloe

Sierra Calf Cuoio Whipstitched Booties in Light Brown, $170 at Bergdorf Goodman
Alexander McQueen

Leather Chelsea Boots, $650 at mytheresa.com
Mango

Leather Boots With Track Sole, $149.99 at Mango
Eytys

Black Croc Ortega Chelsea Boots, $530 at SSENSE
Dr. Martens

2976 Quad White Pull On Boots, $180 at Bloomingdale’s
& Other Stories

Square Toe Leather Chelsea Boots, $149 at & Other Stories

As passionate about feminism as she is about fashion, Morgan C. Schimminger spends much of her time writing and editing pieces on everything from celebrity style to the fight to keep funding for Planned Parenthood. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley and a master’s degree in publishing from Rosemont College. Morgan has contributed to a variety of publications, including StyleBakery, Uptown, metro.pop and Sister 2 Sister. Every week for theFashionSpot, she profiles the Top 10 Best Dressed Celebs and provides a daily dose of stylish stars via Look of the Day.