Men's Boots
Combining functionality and finesse, these boots blend a rugged spirit with refined style.
Chelsea for Men
Be inspired by our wide collection of men's boots from Benson Shoes. From Chelsea boots to Derby boots, Chukka boots and Jodhpur boots, each model is carefully crafted to guarantee comfort and style.
Designed to combine protection and refinement, our boots complement both urban and more formal outfits with style, whatever the season.
Men's Boots: From Historical Necessity to Timeless Symbol of Elegance
A man's wardrobe cannot do without a pair of boots when it comes to asserting elegance and confidence. Historically, it has always been so, even if, in the past, elegance more often gave way to practicality. Boots were necessary for horseback riding, war, and demanding work in difficult environments dominated by cold, mud, and water. But they were also a symbol of power, strength, and belonging to a corporation or military group.
Today, tall boots for men remain reserved for certain activities such as horseback riding, parades, military tasks, fishing, particularly arduous work, or exploration, while ankle boots are often preferred, generally just above the ankle, for reasons of comfort and flexibility. These boots are worn in the city as well as in the countryside, although they are no longer as wild as in the past. Their charm is not diminished.
If the iconic and romantic image of boots brings us back to the condottiere in uniform and sword, celebrated in historical novels and films, today's boots still carry an aura of authority and a distinctive trait that arouses the interest of the wearer.
From Battlefields to Catwalks: The Metamorphosis of an Authority Accessory
Whether it's lace-up shoes resulting from the evolution of Derby and Oxford styles, or a more practical and informal Chelsea style, without laces and with elastic side inserts, or even a military-inspired Chukka version or even Jodhpur dear to the English countryside, today's boots convey an intrepid and decisive message from those who know what they want.
The Beatles' way of dressing inspired an entire generation that also counted among its distinctive signs the Chelsea boots worn by the group and, curiously, it is precisely a shoe of Victorian origin that has been synonymous with breaking with the past and its conformism. The diffusion was enormous among young motorcyclists as well as among idealists frequenting the London district of Chelsea.
In Italy, lawyer Agnelli inspired thousands of Italians with his style, with his famous watch above the cuff of his shirt and with his boots, thus conveying a message of respectability, culture, and well-being by not respecting the classic canons of masculine dress, except for certain details that later became famous.