Most Chelsea boots are built for dry pavement. The Whitby is genuine leather on a deep-lugged rubber sole, with the same clean line at the ankle. Pull them on at the door and go. They're heavier than a dress boot — you notice it for a day, then you forget you're wearing them.

• Gaps between the lugs, so mud clears itself
• Elastic panels either side, no laces
• Pull tab at the heel, on in seconds
• The pair you stop taking off indoors

Fit: True to size.