Super-comfortable mens Chelsea boots, handcrafted in a 6th-generation Italian workshop
Chelsea boots got their name from a stylish neighborhood in London where they were popular in the ‘50s and ‘60s. But this pair isn’t from London—it hails from a low-key Italian workshop that we consider one of the best kept secrets in footwear. Handmade in Northern Italy by a family that's been making boots for six generations, these slip-on (SLIP-ON!) boots are eco-friendly, handsome as hell, and represent the best value on the market.
They’re one of our favorite styles of men’s boots because they’re as comfortable as walking on a cloud, and they look damn good. But don't take our word for it. As the team at GQ said, "Just about every stylish guy we know right now is rocking a pair of slip-on suede Chelsea boots. They're rock 'n' roll and kind of elegant at the same time, a mix that no other shoe in your footwear arsenal would be able to claim.”
Features
Iconic Chelsea boot style
Environmentally responsible construction
Soft leather from Europe
Ergonomic footbed
Handmade in Northern Italy by the same family for six generations
Materials
Rubber heel
Premium leather upper and leather sole
Undyed leather lining
Ergonomic footbed
Sizing
US whole sizes only
If you are in between sizes, we recommend sizing down
Astorflex uses a European sizing system which we've converted to American sizes. See the chart below for original European sizes
US Size
European Size
8
41
9
42
10
43
11
44
12
45
13
46
14
47
15
48
About The Brand
When you take top-grade, eco-conscious leather sourced from Tuscany’s master tanneries and pair it with the meticulous art of Italian craftsmanship, you get nothing short of an Astorflex shoe. Nestled in the small Northern Italian town of Castel D’ario (Mantova) since the 19th century, Astorflex is a family endeavor that’s been elevating the shoe game for six generations. From suede desert boots to everyday leather chukkas, each custom style is handbuilt to the Travenzoli family’s legendary standards. In fact, when we first discovered their criminally underrated chukkas awhile back, they shipped each order with a box of pasta from their family-run restaurant! Basically, any shoemaker can put Italian leather on rubber soles and call it a day, but few can turn those same materials into a walking work of art. And that’s just what Astroflex does. For your next pair of go-tos, you’ve come to the right place.
