Everlane Chelsea Boot Review

Today I'll be reviewing the Everlane Chelsea Boots, as requested by a reader.  I originally wasn't interested in getting the Chelsea boots because I'm not really a fan of boots with high ankles.  My legs are short as it is, so a higher ankle tends to make my leg look cut off.  But since I've reviewed all the other shoes from Everlane, including the Modern Point, Street Shoe, and the Modern Loafer I thought I might as well have a complete collection of Everlane shoe reviews.

First, a note on sizing.  The Chelsea boots do have a wider footbed than all their other shoes.  So I went ahead and ordered a 7.5, my usual size.  For all of Everlane's other shoes I ordered an 8 and it fit perfectly.  The 7.5 boots fit well but only if I wore a thin sock.  If you are planning to wear these shoes with thick winter socks I would say go ahead and order a half size larger like you would for all of Everlane's other shoes.

Pros:

- The Chelsea boots are in general really beautiful boots.  The leather is gorgeous, especially in the dark gray that I ordered.  

- The slim ankle makes it easier to wear these under jeans (except for maybe under really tight jeans).  

I really love the shoes, except just not on me (it looks great on the models).  Like I said, I feel like the higher cut isn't flattering for my short legs and thicker calves (as shown in the picture to the right here).

Other cons:

-These boots are really hard to get on and off since you pretty much have to stretch out the elastic on the sides to slide your foot in.  I'm used to boots with zippers so these boots feel like they take extra effort to put on and take off.

-Also, the leather at the top squeezes and rubs against my leg when I walk, which is a bit uncomfortable (but that could just be because my legs calf area is kind of thick).

I was never a Doc Martens kind of gal, but if you are, then these might be the boots for you.  They are definietly sleeker and more modern than Doc Martens but they kind of remind me of that kind of shoe (maybe just the high ankle and the tab in the back?).  Anyway these are beautiful shoes but just not for me!

Like all my other reviews, this review is done with items I've purchased for myself and are not sponsored.  Find all my Everlane reviews here.  Thanks for reading!

Everlane Modern Point Review

So far I'm a big fan of Everlane's shoe selection and I've done an Everlane Modern Loafer Review and an Everlane Street Shoe Review.  Today I'll be reviewing their Modern Point Shoes and spoiler alert: I love these Everlane shoes the most.  

First, if you wanted to see the difference between the Modern Loafer and the Modern Point:

Comparison photo of Everlane Modern Points and Everlane Modern Loafers

As you can see, the Modern Point is a sleeker shoe (which I prefer) while the Modern Loafers are of a more classic and traditional style.  As for sizing, they are consistent.  I purchased the both the Modern Point and Modern Loafer in a size 8 (while for Everlane's Street Shoe, I had to go another half size up to 8.5; and for reference I usually wear a TOMS 7.5).

Now what I love most about the Modern Points, other than the sleeker style is the type of leather they used for this shoe.  It's a very soft and flexible leather so it doesn't require a breaking in period (if you read my Modern Loafers Review, you know that I used the freezer method to break-in the shoe instead of actually wearing them to break them in).  With the Modern Points, I didn't have to do that.  It fit like a glove from the very beginning.  Also the leather around the ankles and Achilles on the Modern Loafer is a lot stiffer and thus hurts those areas after wearing it for awhile, but that's not a problem with the Modern Point (the leather doesn't come up as high on the Modern Point so it doesn't hit those areas).

As with the Modern Loafer, the bottom of the Modern Point is super smooth and slippery so I recommend getting Foot Petals Sole Stopperz (I bought them for the Modern Loafers and luckily it comes with 4 so I had two left for the Modern Points).  

If you're deciding between Everlane's Modern Loafers or the Modern Points, and you like the look of both of them, I would recommend the Modern Points.  It's just a much more comfortable shoe and it's about $15 less (which is enough to go buy one of Everlane's plain tee).  But really you can't go wrong with either one!  Both are well-made, sturdy leather shoes crafted in Italy.  

{And if you're wondering why I didn't compare the Everlane Street Shoes with the Modern Point as much, it's because those shoes are quite different from each other.  But if you would like more details on that comparison just let me know in the comments below, thanks!}

After I had purchased the black Modern Points, I was thinking about getting the black and white pair (that's how much I love these!) but unfortunately (or fortunately for my wallet) they're out of my size now.  The black and white pair are the perfect substitute for the trendy Celine pair on the left.

For my other Everlane reviews (on their other shoes, sweaters, shirts, and their Petra tote) the links are listed on the right if you're on a computer, or scroll to the bottom if you're on your phone (all reviews are done with items I've purchased for myself and are not sponsored).