Iconic Chelsea boots have been worn by everyone, including The Beatles, Kanye West, Julia Roberts, and Harry Styles. The DE WULF Chelsea was inspired by the boot worn by the Brazilian Cowboy for generations. It is light, water-resistant, elegant, practical, and affordable. It dries fast if it occasionally gets wet and the latex outer sole protects the foot on wet surfaces. The latex outer sole is durable as compared to leather soles and does not slip easily, even on wet surfaces. It is a practical “easy-on/easy-off” shoe, classic, elegant, to wear in an urban setting or in the countryside, day after day, with anything.
Genuine upper Nubuck leather made in Brazil for elegance, softness, and breathability. Stronger than suede, Nubuck leather is just as comfortable and more durable. It molds itself around the foot for a very comfortable fit after 2 to 4 days of wear.
Nubuck leather is top-grain cowhide leather that has been created from the outer side of a hide, giving it strength and thickness, and a fine grain. Nubuck leather has been sanded or buffed on the grain side to give a slight nap of short protein fibers, producing a velvet-like surface soft to the touch. Nubuck leather can present some small imperfections such as marks, veins or color variations, which ultimately give character, personality, and charm to our Chelsea boots.
Nubuck leather requires less maintenance and it is more durable than suede. Unlike suede, Nubuck leather is as water-resistant as regular leather and does not stain from water drops or splashes.
Natural Latex outer sole made from the rubber tree cultivated in Brazil. Latex provides durability, unrelenting shock absorption, bounce and flexibility, good grip, stability and traction, and comfort and insulation. Unlike Crepe, Latex is not sticky and less flimsy, is quiet, does not turn dark, can be wiped clean, and does not break down if worn on pavement or in gas stations.
Leather covered insole.
Synthetic suede lining for additional comfort.