Name: Alki - Brown Waxy Commander
Brand: J.FitzPatrick Footwear - J.FitzPatrick Line
Price: 675.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Note From The Founder

The story behind the creation of our Alki was to craft the sleekest possible Chelsea boot without pushing the design too far. At the time, I wasn't drawn to the "chunky" Chelsea boot styles that were prevalent, often featuring overly round lasts. This led me to design our NGT last -- specifically with the Alki in mind.

The challenge with a Chelsea boot is how to make it distinct, given that its primary characteristic is the elastic gore. To address this, I centered the design around the gore itself, envisioning a shape reminiscent of the base of a Coca-Cola glass bottle, a departure from the typical U-shape. I also opted for rounded top line pieces around the gore, an area often left flat in other designs, and constructed the boot as a whole cut.

These design choices ultimately allowed me to give the Alki a unique and more streamlined aesthetic compared to the average welted Chelsea boot.

the style:

Wholecut Chelsea Boots

A wholecut chelsea means that the entire boot is constructed from a single piece of leather. This is is a challenging and costly--and therefore very rare--method of construction. It ensures the highest level of comfort and quality. The resulting pattern, uninterrupted by side seams, makes for a boot just that much more handsome than your standard chelsea style.

what it's lasted on:

TMG Last

The TMG is our smart round last. Its subtle shape ensures an elegant look on any style of shoe, and its versatility enables you to wear it anywhere from the boardroom to date night.

The TMG is a classic medium-fitting last:
-Relatively generous forefoot (but not too wide)
-Voluminous instep
-Good for medium to broad feet
-Non-elongated last

what you'll be standing on:

Commando Sole

Lug "commando" soles give this chelsea boot an exceptionally hardy feel: Note that the sole's ridges are not limited to its interior, but extend all the way to the sole's edge, for a subtler look without compromising function.

Size Guidance

The Alki chelsea boot on the TMG last is a more generous fit than the NGT last version. The Waxy Commander leather, although robust, gives quite quickly and stretches to accommodate even feet on the wider side. We recommend taking your standard size for a generous fit that allows you to use a thicker sock in the Winter.

Please note that on a chelsea boot with no laces, it is normal to feel heel movement, even with a perfect fit.

Length: Standard
Width: Standard/Generous due to wholecut pattern
Instep: Standard/Generous due to wholecut pattern
Toe Box: Standard
Last shape: Smart round

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