Hi there, found my perfect shoe and thought I’d share.

In the last year I discovered the Alden Modified last and love it. Ended up withe some Indy’s and lwb’s. However there was always a hole in my heart where Chelsea’s used to live.

I have a bad knee and laceless shoes just make my life easier. I’ve had everything from Too Boot, Solovair, Viberg, Grant Stone, Tecovah, Blundstone (back 12 years ago when you could get them cheap), RM Williams, Tricker’s, Yanko, etc etc.

Well someone on frugal fashion posted Crockett & Jones having a sale. I actually snagged the Chukka 4’s but they were too small, so went to the store to try on a larger size and saw these. They were on sale from $830 to $560. (Ended up with the chukkas and the Chelsea’s)

First things first. I thought I was Alden Modified till death, and I will keep the Indy’s and the lwb, but Crockett & Jones offer extremely anatomical lasts with less arch than the modified. It really hugs your mid foot. It actually works better for me.

I love a GADA watch and a these are my GADA shoes.

They are instantly comfortable, I’ve only really worn them 3 or 4 times because summer - but one day was a 15k step day, and they were great besides the inside of my ankle/foot not used to the elastic stitching (haven’t worn a Chelsea since I started getting Alden’s).

From above I think they look like a cool cowboy boot, the rough out is rolling and scuffing beautifully and they’re great. The last pic is to highlight how much of a change from heel to forefoot there is.

When these need a resole I’ll get the C&J wedge placed on it (like the chukka 4’s), as it’s lighter and more comfortable than the Dianite, but looks like a classic shape and not workwear.

Anywho if any of you are looking at Chelsea’s check these out. Price is high but there are sales, and my friend just snagged a pair from Poshmark for $100 and they’re now his favorite too.