Bale Chelsea Boot

Office and business wear. All three finishes sit comfortably with tailored trousers or a blazer. Black is the sharpest choice for business settings.

Weekends and casual. The clean profile pairs naturally with denim and chinos. Brown and Tan lend themselves to relaxed weekend outfits.

Smart events. The Black full grain calf works with a lounge suit for smart events and evening occasions.

Not formal enough for. Black tie, white tie and formal morning dress, where an Oxford is the appropriate choice.

Order your everyday UK size. Order the same UK size you wear in most leather footwear. If you normally wear a half size in other brands, choose the full size above, for example UK 9.5 elsewhere means UK 10 here.

Snug at first is correct. The natural calf leather lining will soften and bed in over the first few wears. Some initial snugness across the forefoot is expected and normal.

Wide forefoot or high instep? Consider ordering one full size above your usual size. The leather will mould with wear but does not stretch significantly across the width.

Full UK sizes only. This style is stocked in full UK sizes 7 to 12; no half sizes are available.

Upper: Full grain calf leather (Black, Brown, Tan)
Footbed: Full sheep leather footbed over eco foam
Insole: Hygienic insole with shock absorption
Sole: Rubber studded impact density sole
Branding: Discreet John White signature branding on the heel sock and sole waist
Construction: Storm welt with bronze stitch. Designed by JWS to its own specification, built for comfort and longevity
Fit: True to size. Fine elastic gussets and a woven pull loop for secure, easy entry. Full UK sizes 7 to 12 only.

Full grain calf (Black, Brown, Tan). Brush after each wear with a horsehair brush, working along the grain. Every three to four wears, wipe with a slightly damp cloth, allow to dry naturally, then apply a thin layer of leather conditioner followed by a colour-matched wax polish, such as JW Premium Wax Polish. The textured surface takes cream polishes especially well.

Storage. Insert cedar shoe trees after wearing to hold the shape and draw out moisture, and allow at least 24 hours between wears. Store away from direct heat and sunlight.