Chelsea Boots Special! From a Surprising History to Recommended Models!

Side gore boots are boots with gores (rubber) on the sides for a smart look and functionality. Because of their formal origins, which is unusual for boots, they are considered to be good to match with suit styles. In this issue, we focus on ” side gore boots ” and introduce their history, how to choose, and notable items!

Its charm and characteristic designWhat are Side Gore Boots?

Side gore boots, as the name suggests, are boots with elastic gore material on both sides. The appeal of these boots is that they are easy to put on and take off and fit snugly to the foot in a way that is not possible with other boots. Because of their simple looks and formal roots, they are known as versatile boots for both business and casual wear. The plain toe is the most basic design, but there are also casual designs with medallions and perforations, and outdoor-oriented designs with double soles. The impression of the shoe also changes depending on the length of the tube, so it is important to examine it carefully.

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Surprising history of side-gore boots 1Unusual formal origin for boots

Unlike many boots that have their roots in military boots, side-gore boots originated with the British royal family. It is said that the side gore boot was first made in the mid-1830s by a London leather shoemaker for Queen Victoria, who had just acceded to the throne. And even more than Queen Victoria, it was her husband, Prince Albert, who loved these boots. Prince Albert, who was a rational thinker, was fascinated by the side gore boots, which were designed to be easy to put on and take off and fit well, and wore them when he went to the British Parliament. This also led to the name ” Albert boots.

Photo: Mary Evans Picture Library/Afro PRINCE ALBERT, CONSORT OF QUEEN VICTORIA Formal portrait photograph of Albert standing and holding on to the back of a Chair. date: 1819-1861

The Surprising History of Side Gore Boots 2That Ryoma Sakamoto Wore Them

Side gore boots, which originated in the British royal family, gradually began to spread in the late 1840s and came to Japan in the late 1850s, at the end of the Edo period. The “boots” worn by Ryoma Sakamoto were also side-gore boots. From the Meiji era until before World War II, they were sometimes worn for ceremonial purposes, and it is said that Emperor Showa was a favorite of his.

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Surprising History of Side Gore Boots 3

In the United Kingdom after World War I, side gore boots were used for some formal wear and as riding boots, but for a long time they did not become popular on the streets as a fashion item. In the 1960s, side gore boots became one of the symbolic items of a major movement that was taking place at the time, and they triggered an unprecedented boom among young people. The side gore boot, which was one of the symbolic items of the movement at the time, became an unprecedented boom among young people, and since the center of the movement was the Chelsea district of London, side gore boots are still known as ” Chelsea boots. Since then, the side gore boot has spread around the world and has become established as one of the many types of leather shoes.

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By the way, in English-speaking countries, side gore boots are rarely called “Side Gore Boots,” but basically “Chelsea Boots. It is important to keep this in mind in case you are shopping outside of Japan or on foreign websites.