FASHION: Gladstone Ankle Boot from Chatham Footwear

The footwear from Chatham has for a couple of years been expanding my horizons. First they got me wearing brown boots rather than black biker boots 24-7. After that they moved on and had me donning loafers onto my feet, something I had sworn I would never do! Both pieces of footwear were exceptionally comfortable, have been long lasting and mean I now frequently vary from wearing a wardrobe that looks like it has been chosen by a fourteen year old goth. So when I was asked if I would like to try the Gladstone Ankle Boot from the Chatham Made in Britain range I of course said yes. 

That was now nearly six months ago, I'm sure these arrived in November and slipped onto my feet they were. No breaking them in (stupid me)!

This is what Chatham say about the Gladstone Ankle Boot over at their website here:

'Gladstone Ankle Boot in Dark Brown/Navy. Hand stitched perfectly. Gladstone is the first high ankle boot in our Made In Britain collection. We've spared no expense making a comfortable, durable, stylish boot that is equally versatile as it is gorgeous. The new rugged sole unit incorporates a memory foam channel that will change the way you look at footwear.' 

As you can see from the images above, the boots are a comfy fit and go brilliantly with darker blue jeans. Personally I like these boots to knock around in during the day either at work or when out and about on errands. With the boot on I find it really noticeable how light they are on my feet in comparison to my biker boots - this makes walking much easier and the sole has something of a spring in the step.

Around the ankle the boot does provide a great level of support.

These boots cost £149. I've been wearing them a lot and as you can see from the pictures, they don't scuff or get damaged very easily and I can see them lasting for years and years. The stitching is solid and these boots give off an air of quality you rarely see nowadays. Like my biker boots, these are now firm favourites for when I want to mix up my wardrobe and my footwear.

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Chatham Escape Suede Moccasin Loafers

Summer is nearly here and finding the right kind of footwear to go with shorts or a nice light pair of linen trousers is something of a bane. I already have a nice air of deck shoes from Diesel but when I was asked by those lovely folk over at Chatham Footwear if I would like to pick a pair from their new range I jumped at the chance. I’m something of a fan of their footwear and if anything, working with the brand in the past they managed to alter my slant on foot fashion and convinced me that I didn’t always have to wear thick and chunky biker boots, and yes, I now do wear different colour boots. You can see what I thought of their boots here, but today I’m going to be showing off my Chatham Escape Suede Moccasin Loafers with an ultra-comfortable padded in sock, durable moccasin style and lightweight sole.

The Escape show is available in a range of colours from cobalt, grey, navy blue and brown leather and cost £69. Not massively expensive and when you look at the other new shoes in the range or similar types of footwear from other brands I consider them to be reasonably priced. As I’ve already said, I’ve had footwear from Chatham before and they are still going strong nearly two years later. Quality and comfort are two words that immediately spring to mind when I think of the brand.

The Escape to be blunt is bloody brilliant - I opted for a navy blue pair and it’s like slipping on a second skin over your foot. The sole is thick and cushions every footstep. As someone who suffers from horrific back pain that cushion when walking takes some of the pressure off my lower back and unlike the shoes I wear for work, I don’t find myself struggling when off on a walk.

The grip is on the bottom of the shoe is solid and even better, if you are a driver they have a small grip on the heel to provide a decent grip for when driving. Nice touch, nice touch.

So, here they are….

Other shoes in the range include (pictured left to right):

Echo - £59

Echo is an elegant loafer boasting a premium leather upper with a contrast leather collar. For extra comfort, Echo is layered with padding underfoot and mounted on a studded sole unit for stability. Available in a range of bright, summer colourways, Echo offers the perfect combination of style and comfort.

Step - £59

Step joins Chatham’s women’s range, this stylish premium nubuck leather ‘deck trainer’, is designed on Chatham’s tri-density sole unit. Available in Tan, Dark Blue and Dark Grey with a contrasting lining and outsole.

Recoil - £69

Recoil is a classic ‘deck trainer’, combining cutting edge technology, tri-density comfort technology and 3mm memory foam to offer maximum comfort and spring. Recoil is available in Brown or Navy.

If these last as long as my last pair of boots from Chatham I would consider them to be excellent value for money. At just under £70 these are a stylish shoe that make a perfect choice for the summer. They appear to be well made (I have been pulling and examining the seams and stitching). Personally I really the way they look and feel and that readers is all I could wish for.

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Chatham Kensington Chelsea Boots

My boots were the source of much amusement amongst my friends, I have had the pair below for years and years (and I would hope so, they have a ten year guarantee). They are so old in fact that one of the boots has a grey tinge to it where I balance on one foot at bars waiting to be served!  A change in style and direction was needed so when I was approached by Chatham I jumped at the chance to try a new style of boot and a different colour to go with my evolving wardrobe (it has gone from predominantly grey and black to all sorts of colours now).

Step forward (pardon the pun) Chatham Kensington Chelsea Boots, in a tan colour. Available from the Chatham website here for £69.

Chatham are a British based company who for the last twenty five years have traded on a nautical traditional of quality, and is now growing into one of Britain's key lifestyle footwear brands. They say about themselves that quality, durability, marine aesthetics and performance form an integral part of all Chatham products.

Committed to creating a range of classic sailing kit, country footwear, all served up with Chatham’s very British style. Combining traditional craftsmanship with innovation, durable materials with attention to detail.

All of their footwear is designed to be comfortable, functional and able to withstand all that nature can throw at it.

This is what they say about the Kensington Chelsea Boots:

‘Kensington Chelsea Boots - Tan. The traditional Chelsea boot with a modern twist. Kensington is made in premium leathers on our popular rubber crepe textured sole. Elasticated entry, contrasting back panel, and padded insock. A popular choice for all the gentlemen among us.’

When the boots arrived the wrapping was torn away to a lovely branded box - you get the immediate impression that they are very proud of both their British roots and their background in the nautical business. 

Needless to say my old boots were thrown to one side and these were slipped on in a jiffy. Smaller than my usual boot the elasticated entry meant that slipping them on was really easy, even though I have really wide feet. Comparing these the Chelsea boots I where with my suits they are a breeze (it takes about five minutes to unfasten the laces enough to get them on).

No additional insoles where needed as the boot - the padded insock of the boots provide enough bridge support and cushioning that the fit is snug and comfortable.  

Now this is where it gets a bit comical for me - my older boots weigh about six pounds each - yes, it is like having weights on the end of your feet! These are incredibly lightweight, so much so that I felt and probably looked like a newborn foal when breaking then it. It was just such a lovely sensation not to have to put any effort into walking! 

As the cold weather creeps in I can also gladly report that the grip on the sole is fantastic. Outside my flat gets really icy and with a lack of handrail when walking up and down the outside staircase it can be like dicing with death. Even with the cold snap earlier this week I didn’t end up slipping or sliding across my terrace or swan diving down the stairs. Result!

While I’m still getting used to wearing much lighter shoes the opportunity to try styling brown with my wardrobe has been greatly appreciated. After receiving these boots I have been back to look through the Chatham website for a pair of similar boots in a darker shade of brown as well. I can live with the fact that I look like I belong in the Ministry of Silly Walks, especially as I don‘t feel like I have run a marathon (a regular feeling with my old boots).

Well made, reasonably priced considering how well made they are and given the nod by friends as a refreshing change to my wardrobe. 

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Speaking of friends, Bailey has to get a mention here, when she saw me wearing different boots she said I had to mention here that these boots would be a perfect accessory for someone looking to channel/style their inner lumbersexual - someone looking to hold onto an outdoor rugged-ness in a Ryan Gosling style.

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