The Most Comfortable Formal Boots In The World? Gaziano & Girling's Chelsea Boot 👞 | Kirby Allison

In this review, Kirby takes a look at the amazing Gaziano & Girling Burnham Chelsea boot.
In the first review of a boot so far, Kirby goes into all the details about what makes this classic boot so impressive.
Chelsea Boots are exceptional choices for those who want a more casual shoe that are insanely comfortable and perfect for wearing with jeans. Chelsea boots get their name from the hip kids in the Chelsea neighborhood of London who popularized them in the 1960’s and are often closely associated with the Beatles, who wore them often. The most defining characteristic of a Chelsea boot is the whole cut construction and elastic side panels, which combine to make a pair of shoes that are easy to put on and take off and exceptionally comfortable. For this reason, Chelsea boots are favorites among those who travel or walk a lot.
The Gaziano & Girling Burnham Chelsea Boot, made on the DG 70 last is, as one would expect from Gaziano & Girling, an absolutely beautiful example and is quite unique in that it is cut from a single piece of leather, with no side seam.
The Burnham Chelsea Boot in the DG70 last is a beautiful boot. The soft, round toe of the DG70 is elegant yet modern at the same time, while the simple wholecut construction without any medallion makes this a simple, yet sleek shoe. What makes this boot special, though, is the one-piece construction, which is technically very expensive and difficult to achieve. Most RTW Chelsea boots have one to two side seams, which make the upper easier to shape. The one-piece construction requires the uppers to be soaked in water to soften the leather and then blocked in order to create the shape. The result, as you can see though, is worth the extra effort.
As with all Gaziano & Girling shoes, no effort is spared in the construction and finishing of these shoes. The factory’s ability to consistently produce outstanding quality and construction is the work of Dean Girling, whose work as a bespoke shoemaker has allowed him to have an incredible insight and control over the production of a larger number of shoes. It is his insight into bespoke construction that when combined with Tony’s design aesthetic successfully closes the gap between RTW and Bespoke.
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[@secondchancesminnewashta7612]

Seriously Kirby! You're such an excellent salesman, most guys watching this don't ever realize it. They just all of a sudden feel compelled to buy more boots! =) Great work on this video, brother.

[@Sams911]

I bought no less than 3 pair of G&G boots, including a pair on Alligator thanks to Kirby! Damn Kirby!

[@plusplusplusplusp]

It warms my heart to read so much praise for RM Williams because they're manufactured in my home city, Adelaide. I got my first pair of RMs made for me in 2015

[@kirbyallison]

Iconic Chelsea boot!

[@yuribudilov5638]

RM Williams Chelsea boots, the Craftsman in particular, is as good as it gets for a modern Chelsea boot.

[@herculepoirot4488]

Very nice shoes and i love that you talk about your outfit of the day at the end of the video.

[@luciendanvers7596]

Nice low profile boots but RM Williams has been making their Chelseas from one piece of leather since the 30's!

[@rayleeaustralia]

Lucien Danvers yes, Kirby needs to try the RM Williams. The one he's showing looks like girly boots

[@growingmelancholy8374]

J.M. Weston has also had a Chelsea Boot cut from a single piece of leather for quite awhile. No since the 30s though, but I own the Weston's and they are quite beautiful and comfortable. I think Kirby doesn't know about these other brands because he's too wrapped up in sponsorship with GG.

[@sli8361]

I own a couple of the Australian hand made RM Williams boots. Best shoes in the world prime ministers don't wear them for nothing.

[@arnaudkm5898]

First of all thank you very much for your very interesting web site. Concerning Tony Gaziano’s assertion related to G&G iconic model “Burnham”, a whole-cut elastic sided chelsea boots in your other video dedicated to the Savile Row Shop: “We are probably the only luxury manufacturer on a ready-to-wear level that does it without the seam down the middle…” you advocate in your present video more discreetly. I would to precise that it’s partially correct because some manufacturers provide Whole-Cut Boots models as G&G. It’s also true and just as surprisingly, luxury brands, recognised in the comparable segment than G & G and at very comparable or even higher prices, did not have this exigency of this “whole-cut” feature for their own models. It should be noted, however, that two French brands had this comparable requirement. In any case, bravo to G & G who dusted this sector without being too “extravagant” as brands quite young as they have decided to position themselves. Bravo to your commitments and your elegant gait. All the best Elastic sided chelsea boots (1) “2 parts”- Non-Whole-Cut Boots in Ready-to-wear George Cleverley: Model “Quinn” www.georgecleverley.com/bespoke/quinn-black-calf/ Saint Crispin: Model “400” www.saintcrispins.com/product/jodhpur-boot-elastic-sided/ John Lobb Paris: Model “Lawry” www.johnlobb.com/fr_fr/mens-shoes/lawry-single-leather-sole Edward Green: Model “Camden” www.edwardgreen.com/shop/ (2)Whole-Cut Boots Gaziano & Girling: Model “Burnham” www.gazianogirling.com/products/burnham-in-vintage-oak-calf-tg73/ Aubercy: Model “Matt” www.aubercy.com/3423/matt/ JM Weston: Model “Le Cambre” www.jmweston.com/bottine-cambre-705-cuir-veau-box-marron-bergeronnette

[@Sams911]

I have 4 pair of RM Williams in Calf, Yearling and Ostrich ... top quality boot, but not in the same league as the G&G boot.. I even ordered a pair of Alligator G&G I liked them so much.,.. next level quality and fit.

[@nodieusa]

Came here to check out these boots and probably gonna buy a pair of RM Williams. Thanks everyone (and Kirby)!

[@andrewfranco3914]

Is this alluding to the Texas Traditions boots video to release soon? Great video. Would be great to see more content on American craftsmanship. I've learned so much about finely crafted shoes and their details from this channel. Its motivates me to work hard to one day be able to purchase this exact boot. I love me some chelsea's.

[@nandoshinesasmr5214]

Those Chelsea boots looks great! 🔥👍❤️

[@minafouad78]

My favorite one coming from RM Williams 😍

[@marcusulpiustraianus6096]

Kirby, it would be great if you can make a review of the Gaziano & Girling's Canterbury Boot. Thank you.

[@fernandoruiz5794]

Kirby you probably have noticed but you have INSANE collar gap in some of your suits, can't this be fixed? I imagine these are the Mytailor suits you had yourself made

[@64ftContraBombarde]

I saw that too! I reckon it would drape perfectly when standing. It looks like his chest is pushing on the table slightly, which might cause the suit collar to push up off the shirt.

[@karldelavigne8134]

R M Williams boots have a more beautiful last shape. For less money than these G&Gs, I think you could get a bespoke pair from equestrian bootmakers Horace Batten in Northamptonshire.

[@MrPaulpops2003]

Had mine since 1994 ...unfortunately the leather has just split ....were a fantastic pair of boots !

[@calais027]

Karl Delavigne , RM Williams quality has dropped big time lately.

[@karldelavigne8134]

@@calais027 Because they have moved their manufacturing mostly to the far east and not Australia. Shame. I would go to an equestrian bootmakers like Horace Batten instead. There are bespoke bootmakers in Australia too.

[@calais027]

Karl Delavigne , the RM boots are still made in Australia.

[@karldelavigne8134]

@@calais027 I think most of the manufacturing has been relocated to overseas. There is still some making within Australia but not much. I am sure I read an extensive article about them and Baxter recently.

[@111ImNumber1]

Did you say 8 stitches per inch?! I have exactly the same pair of these G&G Chelsea boots and they have 12 stitches per inch.

[@roskes]

Only those who know G&G will agree with the title ;) amazing boots!

[@boozedad3773]

No matter who makes Chelsea’s, none can beat rmw

[@skapiggie]

For the RM Williams fans, these boots are not the same. True they're both whole cut and handmade, my RM's are fantastic but these G&G boots are on another level. Look at the sole construction, the sole on RMs have visible stitching and are relatively flat. Are the G&G boots worth four times the cost of RMs? Not sure, you be the judge on the cost/value, but they are on another level in construction to RMs.

[@soorgolf1234]

Kirby seeing if you can give me some recommendations on some shoes. I'm a big guy that wears a 12E shoe. I have back issues so I'd prefer something with a rubber sole. The most comfortable dress shoes that I have worn so far are the Allen Edmonds badlands with the rubber sole. I'm seeing if you can recommend anything else that has a rubber sole that is comfortable. For me a budget of $500 is around where I would top out for budget. Thanks so much. Steve from Medford Oregon

[@user-tt7rb8tg7n]

Nice

[@arnaudkm5898]

irst of all thank you very much for your very interesting web site. Concerning Tony Gaziano’s assertion related to G&G iconic model “Burnham”, a whole-cut elastic sided chelsea boots in your other video dedicated to the Savile Row Shop: “We are probably the only luxury manufacturer on a ready-to-wear level that does it without the seam down the middle…” you advocate in your present video more discreetly. I would to precise that it’s partially correct because some manufacturers provide Whole-Cut Boots models as G&G. It’s also true and just as surprisingly, luxury brands, recognised in the comparable segment than G & G and at very comparable or even higher prices, did not have this exigency of this “whole-cut” feature for their own models. It should be noted, however, that two French brands had this comparable requirement. In any case, bravo to G & G who dusted this sector without being too “extravagant” as brands quite young as they have decided to position themselves. Bravo to your commitments and your elegant gait. All the best Elastic sided chelsea boots (1) “2 parts”- Non-Whole-Cut Boots in Ready-to-wear George Cleverley: Model “Quinn” www.georgecleverley.com/bespoke/quinn-black-calf/ Saint Crispin: Model “400” www.saintcrispins.com/product/jodhpur-boot-elastic-sided/ John Lobb Paris: Model “Lawry” www.johnlobb.com/fr_fr/mens-shoes/lawry-single-leather-sole Edward Green: Model “Camden” www.edwardgreen.com/shop/ (2)Whole-Cut Boots Gaziano & Girling: Model “Burnham” www.gazianogirling.com/products/burnham-in-vintage-oak-calf-tg73/ Aubercy: Model “Matt” www.aubercy.com/3423/matt/ JM Weston: Model “Le Cambre” www.jmweston.com/bottine-cambre-705-cuir-veau-box-marron-bergeronnette

[@yuribudilov5638]

It is time to review the RM Willaims Craftsman boot (chisel-toe). The Australian classic Chelsea boot. Since 1932. RM Williams factory does all the repairs, in Australia (Adelaide). Goodyear sole. Single-piece yearling leather in black, brown, etc. Or kangaroo or suede.

[@markalexander774]

I have never been a fan of Chelsea boots. The elastic has always seemed like a low quality material to me that has no place in a high quality shoe/boot. These look beautiful and I'm sure they are of exceptional quality, but I just cannot get my head around the elastic.

[@kirbyallison]

markalexander774 I certainly agree - a Chelsea boot is no substitute for a proper dress shoe. But they do have a place in a wardrobe.

[@Bigwave2003]

Yo, Queen Victoria wore Chelsea boots. 'Nuff said.

[@bellyhungry]

These reminds me of Saint Laurent Paris Wyatt Chelsea boots.

[@dechalertsumitkul8066]

Can you do a review or comment on Montand or Montana’s 2?

[@aaronsung6208]

Please do chukka boots review too. Thanks!

[@rok4220]

Hi Kirby, Could you do a shine video for shoes where a mirror shine is not desirable? As an example if you were going to wear shoes with khakis or jeans you may want nice, clean, polished shoes but not a mirror shine. Thanks!

[@JosephSpadafino]

I suspect these would ruin me for any other Chelsea boot. Great video!

[@sli8361]

You should check the Australian hand made RM Williams chelsea boots. Amazing shoes and they last forever. Sole worn out? No worries pop into an rm williams store pay $185 and they will resole your shoe with the original sole.

[@zhongyiwo9738]

After watching this I just wanna go back to London purchase bunch of GG shoes

[@krunoslavkovacec1842]

Will you ever get button boots or Jodhpur boots from someone like Enzo Bonafé?

[@WeneedmoreY1outube]

Krunoslav Kovacec he never will

[@franklucas8262]

I wear a size 5 D. Will they be able to accommodate me?

[@sebastianflynn1746]

Damn, those are some tiny feet

[@sydney4911]

A beautiful boot, but unfortunately we were shown how it would look with a suit, or khakis, or even jeans. It would be nice if you could model the boots for us with the type of clothing that you mention. If the shoes/boots are only on loan from the maker, than be sure to wear them only on a carpeted surface.

[@wendhynovizar3926]

Not all Chelsea boots are wholecut. Even John Lobb Chelseas still has side seams

[@declanbartlette3074]

I thought UK sizes were a full size down from US sizes. Perhaps I thought wrong.

[@ivorybailey5289]

Kirby Allison What shoe tree would you recommend using for a boot like the Chelsea?

[@growingmelancholy8374]

The shoe tree that comes with the boot you're buying? Unless you're buying cheap shoes?

[@ivorybailey5289]

@@growingmelancholy8374 I have a pair of Allen Edmonds Chelsea boots that didn't come with shoe trees.

[@sli8361]

@@growingmelancholy8374 I bought a $600 pair of rm williams chelsea boots they did not come with a shoe tree and $600 is not a cheap pair of shoes.

[@growingmelancholy8374]

@@sli8361 I agree that $600 is not cheap for a pair of shoes. Let me clarify my statement because after rereading it I realize it was a stupid comment. Most brands do not give you shoe trees, you have to buy them, but, in my opinion, a quality shoe brand should at least have a shoe tree available that fits that shoe. That being said, many good brands just don't make shoe trees for boots. I have a pair of Chelsea Boots from J.M. Weston and although I had to pay extra for the shoe trees, they did make ones specifically for the Chelsea boot. All that being said: You can easily look online and find shoe trees that fit a variety of boot sizes. I have never used this product, but a quick search online and I found this: www.woodlore.com/shoe-trees-inserts/mens-cedar-shoe-trees/the-boss-boot-tree/

[@sli8361]

@@growingmelancholy8374 I bought these for my Chelsea boots they where delivered today they should be a perfect fit. trimly.com.au/products/mens-cedar-boot-tree

[@jordankirkbride4612]

Price on these please Kirby?

[@Bigwave2003]

Since there are no laces or straps to secure the fit, wearing Chelsea boots seems more akin to wearing loafers. For that reason should you go down half a size (in addition to any British/American differences) to make sure you won't be swimming in Chelsea boots?

[@Andrew7244]

When will some of your core ties be back in stock?

[@louishuynh1558]

Please can you review salvatore ferragamo oxford shoes?👞👞👞👞👞👞👞 please Please

[@lolly4961]

they are not the greatest quality and hard to resole since they often are glued. Go for meermin or any other ready to wear brand, that won't charge you a mark-up for the designer logo.

[@Ted99701]

Is this sponsorship???

[@kirbyallison]

Dr Hewitt no, none of our video reviews are paid for by the shoe companies

[@Ted99701]

@@kirbyallison thanks just wondered good to hear your staying independent and impartial

[@DEN3366]

How formal the black chelsea boots could be, as equal as cap toe derby?

[@MrSlitskirts]

Hi yes, they can be worn with full business attire (Suit & Tie) and Black Tie/Dinner Jacket (Tuxedo), since you only see the bottom of the boot below the trousers. You'd use Black Shoe Creme (Waproo Renovation Polish (an Australian brand) or the more expensive Black Saphir Creme) and Black Wax Polish such as Kiwi Black Parade Gloss or Saphir Black Mirror Gloss for the final buff and shine. I have a pair of black RM Williams 'Tambo' (extra wide 'Craftsman') Chelsea style boots which have the angular 'chisel edge' shaped toe, so the toe shape looks more like formal business shoes (Oxford's, Derby's, Blucher's) as opposed to their round shaped 'Comfort Turnout' model. I wear them with jeans/smart casual, business casual, formal, etc. waproo.com.au/products/renovating-polish/ www.kiwicare.com/en-au/products/kiwi-parade-gloss-shoe-polish www.rmwilliams.com.au/my-rm-s/mens-boots?lang=en_AU Kind regards.

[@garyb2507]

It’s a copy of the RM Williams design re single piece construction.

[@machoprotegido5607]

Mexican charro boots are very cheap and never have a sideseem either

[@italochiodo3828]

Bruh el canelo charro boots are dope but these are another level of quality

[@Bigwave2003]

Charro is a classically trained guitarist but most people can't get beyond her boobs. It's a shame.

[@zaccannell8776]

This is nothing more than a clickbait advertisement. Disappointing. My RM Williams boots have better history than these and are likely more comfortable and durable.

[@Bigwave2003]

You sound like the one doing a clickbait advertisement.

[@james-r]

RM Williams are always going to be the benchmark and Rolls Royce of chelsea boots. I’ve worked in designer fashion and the workmanship of construction of a quality pair of chelsea boots is around £350-£450 retail price, and any price above is literally rare material costs like ostrich (which are usually not as hardwearing) and bs marketing. Don’t for one minute think that the more expensive something is, the more quality is it, because the exact same level of craftsmanship goes into every pair. All Gaziano & Girling’s footwear are overpriced.

[@Dravgis67]

This is just an ad. You can do better.

[@scott506]

Rubbish! Paul Sargent boots are unbeatable!