Elmwood Chelsea (Tobacco Veg Tan, Commando Sole)
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recommended
Pros
- Spanish full veg-tan oil-finished leather with waxy hand
- Clean consistent stitching on welt
- Reinforced pull loops
- Comfortable fit, typical Parkhurst feel
- Rare commando lug sole on smooth full-grain Elmwood
- Tight-weave waterproof goring
- 618 last with snug heel and roomy ball
Cons
- Factory sample so some minor variation expected
- Slight heel slip (normal for Chelsea boots)
- Minor scuffing from waxy leather
- Welt joint not perfectly aligned on one side
YouTubeBootlosophy
recommended
Pros
- incredible oils and pull-up
- ripe for patina
- Spanish veg-tan replacement leather works well
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