Taft's Weatherproof Drake Boot - The Best Chelsea Boot?

While I love a refined, sleek, suede chelsea boot, there's no denying that his rugged weatherproof suede from Taft makes it one of the most versatile boots you can add to your collection. Allowing you to wear it rain or shine!
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[@The_Kavalier]

Meant to clarify - weatherproof but don’t stand ankle deep in a puddle for extended time - These don’t have goretex!

[@nextimaginaut]

How would these hold up against walking in the snow for 1-2 hrs?

[@nextimaginaut]

Also, what size do you recommend going with? I'm a 9 dress shoe and normally an 8 with Tafts, but another commenter mentioned that others have had to pick it up in their normal dress shoe sizes.

[@juanpablopazperdomo3101]

Make a review on the Legend by Thursday’s boots

[@xxflamezxx1able]

You gotta check out Grant Stone, I just got a pair of their diesel in vegetable tanned leather and they are beautiful. I think they also offer a weather resistant leather

[@idrese4427]

The tapered denims with this is a solid choice. Great looking boot!

[@nicholasjohnson5944]

WOOHOO!!! :D These Chelsea boots will be perfect for Minnesota winters, come snow, slush or sleet!?! Thank you for this video and may you and your family have a delightful, scrumptious food and grand Happy Thanksgiving, lovely Mr. Jon!!!!! :D

[@The_Kavalier]

Thank you Nicholas!!

[@Shoepholio]

Nice splashing sequences!

[@tigergreg8]

I like the backdrop with the fireplace, which looks pretty nice from what I can see. That foot in the puddle must be from the studio here in Pitts, because that car looks like the one you had a while back, the one you didn't want to give up. 😄

[@jobro524]

Nice boot they have a great sale this week good timing

[@alistairt7544]

I'm adding this to my wishlist. I'm also a sucker for Chelsea boots 😅

[@SamuelJArthur]

I've had these for a few months now, they are awesome. Super comfortable, I have a wider foot tht is a 10.5 and the 11s fit very very well. These have replaced my frye mid lace sutton boot as my go to

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Excellent

[@avokevo5394]

Thinking about making these my next rain/crummy weather boots! Can you tell me anything more about how to get them re-waxed to keep them repellent?

[@JokeSwag]

love it.

[@jacobpaulus8141]

That crease straight down the middle. Seen them on many pairs of these Drakes

[@eugenevedensky6071]

Watched your video, bought them. Damn it, guess I'm getting a great boot.

[@rayevelyn8507]

I have Taft boots and happy with the quality. There is one new Brand Lethato seen on different portals and I saw their boots are attractive and reasonably priced. Any feedback from you on this brand.

[@danyelayala7967]

I’m now torn between Thursday Cavalier Shadow and Taft Drake in Grey

[@OhTheGeekness]

Those look good

[@layersofsnow]

How would you compare these with the thursday dukes?

[@ryanlehnhoff654]

Great video! Anyone have input as far as the waterproof qualities of the elastic/mesh on the ankles of Chelsea-style boots? I've never owned a pair in this style and was curious about that as I've moved to an area that sees a lot of rain in the fall/winter. Thanks!

[@in2flying]

Of course I run to buy these based on your video and all size 12's are sold out. DAMN!

[@The_Kavalier]

DAMN!

[@freddierodriguez3036]

Here’s a shoe I was not looking for but now need to buy so bad! 😬

[@The_Kavalier]

I have the effect of reading minds 🌟

[@matt2906683]

Hi Jon, I was wondering if you'd be interested in doing a review on J. Fitzpatrick shoes? They fall under the $300-400 price point similar to Cobbler Union and I haven't seen many dress shoe reviews recently.

[@duanebonini2381]

I like these! Thanks for the intro. Do you have an option that will keep you feet warm without bulk as well?

[@The_Kavalier]

You can get some lined boots but those will have some bulk to them!

[@tigergreg8]

He's done reviews on socks that may be helpful, but there are so many good companies with socks that would keep your feet warm, without the bulkiness you don't want.

[@loki2240]

@@tigergreg8 - Yeah, I'm loving the wool socks from Bombas (which were recommended by The Kavalier). My wife bought some for herself, too.

[@tigergreg8]

@@loki2240 LOL, I bought 4 pair a few weeks ago. 👍

[@benko7ab]

I use a combination of RM William’s for pleasure and Rossi’s for fun😀

[@pattgsm]

Best of both worlds eh?

[@nextimaginaut]

Excellent overview. Do these tend to fit the same size-wise as their other models or to-size? (I’m a Size 9 dress shoe but have always had to go with an 8 by their scheme.)

[@KiangiAri]

Some people in the site review say they went for their actual dress shoes size on these...

[@nextimaginaut]

@@KiangiAri Alright and thank you. (Deleted my last response b/c I got confused for a sec with a pair of Thursday Boots Legends.) Had to pass on them during my last window of opportunity for budgetary reasons but still plan to pull the trigger on them should they become available in my size again.

[@loganmay582]

How these boots holding up? I'm a size 10.5, would you reccomend to size up

[@TyinAlaska]

Can you comment on the brand 3DM? I'm interested in their SUEDE COMBINATION BALMORAL BOOTS, but I want to know what type of footbed/midsole/heelblock/stitch they use.

[@WildNomadFire]

What’s your opinion on New Republic boots? Are they long lasting and worth the $130?

[@soojoe]

How do you like wearing the Chelsea boots in the spring?

[@sageralanizi3457]

how comfortable for long walks are they?

[@KiangiAri]

Did you have to go a size down on these?

[@JAG214]

What your opinion on Jodhpur Boots ?

[@js556]

Are you wearing them with no show socks ?

[@briepeterson9718]

?? why no mention of the rubberbands at all? doesnt your heel get wet in wet environments? the rubberbands cant be waterproof, can they?

[@JasoniumGH]

Still no RM Williams!

[@Darruus]

The best? Better than Thursday Dukes?! Heresy!

[@The_Kavalier]

Yes. More sleek, better leather

[@steverocksyo]

Chelsea boots in Chelsea

[@MisiuAcademy]

Trivia: Carlos Santos makes Taft shoes

[@AdrienDesautels]

My issue with Chelsea boots is that they can't be tightened or loosened, so they feel like either woman's heels or dad's rainboots. YMMV

[@MrJ3]

I think when buying Chelsea boots you just have to accept that the fit is never gonna be great. Part of the package, sort of.

[@DubbleM900]

I would recommend a jodhpur boot. Very similar except it has a strap and buckle for some adjustability.

[@teenoso4069]

The Best Chelsea Boot? Practical but no

[@Javi_C]

:)

[@user-wz1oo7ww7d]

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[@piepiemushroom]

Cant find these boots anywhere