The Brecon Chelsea
The Chelsea

The Brecon Chelsea

Polished calf. No laces, no fuss.

£115£180
Free UK delivery, 1 to 2 working days · Free returns

What you are actually buying in the Brecon

John White has been putting men in proper footwear since 1919. The Brecon is the house Chelsea: the boot that earns its place on the rack by being worn more than anything else you own.

Polished calf, cleanly finished
The leather

Polished calf, cleanly finished

Premium calf leather with a smooth, polished finish, cut on a classic Chelsea last with a clean finished edge where the upper meets the sole. It takes a polish and holds it. A clean boot that reads as dressed whether it is under flannel or denim.

On and off in three seconds
The fit

On and off in three seconds

The fine elastic gusset takes the strain and the rear pull-loop does the work. No laces to thread or loosen at the end of the day. A full leather lining with a suede heel counter, and a removable full leather cup insole that shapes to your foot.

The boot men reach for first
The reason

The boot men reach for first

The Chelsea goes with denim, moleskin, corduroy, a suit. There is no wrong answer. A density impact studded sole underneath gives it grip on a wet pavement, which is what turns a smart boot into one you can actually wear in a British autumn.

The specification
Upper
Premium calf leather, polished
Design
Chelsea boot, fine elastic gusset, rear pull-loop
Lining
Full leather, suede heel counter
Insole
Full leather cup, removable
Sole
Density impact studded
Colours
Brown, Black
Est. 1919
A Northamptonshire house, founded 1919 in the historic home of British shoemaking.
Free UK delivery, 1 to 2 working days
Usually despatched within one working day, and with you in one to two.
Returns without the faff
Thirty days, free, with a QR code at the Post Office. No printer, no label, no cost.
Very comfortable from the first day of wearing, great boots but need to buy the size up.
Michael Tufnail, verified customer
Excellent quality shoe. Comfortable and love the tone of green
Rudy De Bolla, verified customer
Brecon Chelsea Boot
The Brecon

The Brecon Chelsea Boot

Free UK delivery, 1 to 2 working days
£115£180
ColourBrown
SizeRuns true to size
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  • Free returns: a QR code at the Post Office, no printer needed
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  • In stock now: UK 7
The Brecon Chelsea Boot
£115 · was £180
Fit, without the guesswork

The right size, first time

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Whole UK sizes only

No half sizes to second-guess.

Free 30-day returns

Not right? Send them back within 30 days.

Free UK delivery

Tracked, from Northamptonshire, at no charge.

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Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, on 01933 410584.

A pair of John White boots in their box on a hallway floor