Boots / shoes to wear with your flight jacket s...

[Micawber]

Would they have originally been a riding boot?

We have above ankle height boots that we refer to as Jodphur boots but the sides are elasticated and not buckled. I believe the first use of the boots was for wear when playing Polo.

 

[Pa12]

We have above ankle height boots that we refer to as Jodphur boots but the sides are elasticated and not buckled. I believe the first use of the boots was for wear when playing Polo.

Yes, I have a pair of them from South Africa. They call them Chelsea boots here and they’re extremely popular. I bought a pair because I’m too lazy for laces.

 

[Micawber]

Chelsea Boots, Dealer Boots, Jodphur Boots etc. All very much of a muchness here.

 

[Chandler]

They call them Chelsea boots here and they’re extremely popular.

The boots that are selling as Chelsea boots here in the US (and seem to be all the rage) these days don't look as cool as those -- not a fan.

 

[Chandler]

Are you sure it is not tanker boots ?

Too short to be "tanker boots."

 

[Pa12]

The boots that are selling as Chelsea boots here in the US (and seem to be all the rage) these days don't look as cool as those -- not a fan.

I agree. Most look pretty clunky.

 

[Chandler]

I agree. Most look pretty clunky.

Or too '70s for my taste.

 

[D97x7]

Are these the same?

Stockman Buckle Boot - Men's Boots at R.M.Williams® United Kingdom

Shop the Stockman Buckle Boot

www.rmwilliams.com

 

[Pa12]

Are these the same?

Stockman Buckle Boot - Men's Boots at R.M.Williams® United Kingdom

Shop the Stockman Buckle Boot

www.rmwilliams.com

They do make a similar type but too expensive for this cow poke. Now that I know what they are , I’m finding quite a variety of them out there. Range from 180 to 1700 bucks. Ouch.

 

[Smithy]

Polished my service shoes today as they were well in need. I love these boots.

 

[JonnyCrow]

Chelsea Boots, Dealer Boots, Jodphur Boots etc. All very much of a muchness here.

Years ago Steve I had a pair of old jodhpur boots, very popular in Victorian days I believe with dress or undress cavalry uniforms

 

[ZuZu]

RARE WWII Theater Made 14th US Air Force Flying Tigers CBI Pilot Flight Boots 10 | eBay

They are a size 10.

www.ebay.com

Not saying these are authentic, but something like these?

These are Natal boots made in Brazil. The ATC pilots picked them up on their way to the CBI. It's all explaine in Ivan Dimitri's great book Flight to Everywhere.

Oops - I'm wrong- those are made in India. Many pilots did get them in Brazil however

 

[Pa12]

Years ago Steve I had a pair of old jodhpur boots, very popular in Victorian days I believe with dress or undress cavalry uniforms

They’re still widely available too. Been browsing. Most are kind of stupid looking but there are a few that look pretty cool. If I can find a pair that look decent and don’t break the bank I might grab them. They’ll soon lose the shine as they’ll be around the property shit kickers.

 

[JonnyCrow]

They’re still widely available too. Been browsing. Most are kind of stupid looking but there are a few that look pretty cool. If I can find a pair that look decent and don’t break the bank I might grab them. They’ll soon lose the shine as they’ll be around the property shit kickers.

The pair I had were old, the side elastic was coarse woven and thick leather soles , oh and more pointed toes, I'm sure you'll find a decent pair

 

[blackrat2]

Just gonna say RM Williams does a stockman buckle boot, comfy no doubts but pretty pricey

 

[Pa12]

Just gonna say RM Williams does a stockman buckle boot, comfy no doubts but pretty pricey

Yeah, there’s a few out there making some nice ones , but very expensive. I’ve seen some for 1700. Too rich for me. Especially when I’m going to beat the shit out of them."

 

[Pa12]

Seeing a ton of them being made in Pakistan. They look like good quality and around the 200 dollar range. Always hard to tell until you have them.

 

[Smithy]

The quality of RMs are great, they really are excellent boots. I've got one pair of Blaxlands that's done 20 years, been resoled twice.

There's a reason why a huge amount of Aussie and Kiwi blokes have at least one pair in their wardrobe.

 

[Micawber]

To give my rather parochial view..

I'm in England, have horses and what we know as Jodphur boots are just above ankle height with elasticated panels on each side. For riding here thinner plain rubber or leather soles are preferred in order to feel our rather narrow stirrups which also dictate that very generally speaking buckles are not popular just in case you need to get your feet out and away of the stirrups in a hurry in the event of a "bail out". That said sole thickness is a matter of personal taste but safety is paramount. There are also versions of the same thing with thicker corrugated grip tread rubber soles used more for day to day walking etc. As I said earlier Chelsea, Dealer type boots are much of a muchness but can be plain or brogue type uppers.

Hogg's of Fife do a range of moderately priced Dealer, Jodphur, Chelsea type boots as do loads of others ranging from cheap n cheerful to mid range Loake, Barker and other Northampton makers.

For quality buy Lobb's then down quite a few tiers to Church's etc.

Edited to add these are what "we" call Jodphur/ Dealer / Chelsea boots.

 

[tjoenn]

Wear these almost every day, very happy with them, comfortable and indestructible....