Chelsea Boots - Black CXLThe first Chelsea boot was put together in 1837, leveraging the new wonder material of the time elasticated fabric to create flexible side gores for easy on off. This was a true revolution in boots, which had been closed up with hooks, loops, laces, and or buttons. As with all John Lofgren boots, these are a heavier riff on the originals. The uppers are Horween Chromexcel, lined in Japanese cowhide, with heavy duty elastic side gores. A 360 degree