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Allen Edmonds Liverpool Chelsea Boot

  • 360 degree bench welt, can be recrafted
  • 6 inch shaft, 10 inch shaft circumference
  • CustomCork insole that molds to the foot
  • Rubber V-tread tap sole at forefoot and toe
  • 1.4 pounds item weight
  • Not water resistant
  • 943B last, take your regular size

Updated 20 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A recraftable dress Chelsea boot with a cork footbed that shapes to the foot over time. Keep it out of rain, since the leather and sole are listed as not water resistant.

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ASIN: B01DYT50OOCategory: Chelsea Boots

Colors Available

BlackBlack Custom CalfChiliWalnut

Sizes Available

66 X-Wide6.5 Wide6.5 X-Wide6.57 Wide7 X-Wide7.57.5 Wide88 X-Wide8 XX-Wide8.58.5 Wide8.5 X-Wide8.5 XX-Wide9 X-Wide99 XX-Wide9 Narrow9.59.5 Wide9.5 X-Wide9.5 Narrow1010 X-Wide10 XX-Wide10 Narrow10 Wide10.510.5 Wide10.5 X-Wide10.5 XX-Wide10.5 Narrow1111 X-Wide11 Narrow11 Wide11.511.5 Wide11.5 Narrow1212 X-Wide12 XX-Wide12 Wide12 Narrow1313 Wide13 X-Wide13 Narrow14 Wide1414 X-Wide14 Narrow15

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Overview

Slipping on through elastic sides, the Allen Edmonds Liverpool is a black calfskin Chelsea boot built on a bench welted frame. A cork insole molds to the wearer, and rubber V-treads sit on a leather sole.

A welted Chelsea boot that a cobbler can resole and recraft stands apart from glued fashion boots. Rain is its weak point, because the listing marks it as not water resistant.

Who it's for

Office wear, evenings out and smart casual outfits where a sleek boot replaces a dress shoe. Commuters facing wet weather on foot will find the leather sole a poor match.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Bench welted construction allows recrafting
  • Cork insole molds to foot shape
  • Rubber V-treads add traction to leather sole
  • Leather lined interior
Cons
  • Not water resistant
  • Leather sole needs care on wet ground
  • Width options not listed

Performance notes

Fit improves with wear because the cork insole compresses into the shape of the foot. Grip comes from the rubber V-tread inserts at the forefoot and toe, with the vegetable tanned leather elsewhere. The welt lets a shop replace the sole instead of retiring the boot.

Specifications

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Dimensions & fit
Boot Shaft Height6 inches
Item weight1.4 pounds
Construction & materials
Outer MaterialCalfskin leather
Sole MaterialLeather sole with rubber V-treads
Insole MaterialCustomCork
ColorBlack
Construction360 degree bench welt
Other details
Shaft Circumference10 inches
Toe StyleRound toe
Water Resistance LevelNot water resistant
liningdescriptionLeather
Closure TypeSlip-on
Boot Form TypeChelsea
Last943B

Frequently asked questions

Can the Allen Edmonds Liverpool be resoled?

Yes. It uses a 360 degree bench welt and the maker says it can be recrafted.

Is the Allen Edmonds Liverpool waterproof?

No. It is listed as not water resistant.

Does the Liverpool have laces?

No. It is a slip-on Chelsea boot with elastic sides.