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Hill and Brecon Chelsea boots resting on a wooden workbench surrounded by leather tools, lasts and offcuts in a Northampton workshop setting
 
 
 

Boots built to outlast trends.

The Hill and Brecon Chelsea boots - now from £129.

 

Some boots look right for a season. These are built to look better with every one. The Hill and Brecon are two of our most enduring Chelsea boots - different in character, identical in conviction. Both now at £129 in our mid-season sale.

 

John White has been designing boots with this kind of quiet authority since 1919. More than a century of British design heritage, four generations of expertise, and a 200-step process that puts integrity into every pair before they reach you.

The result isn't a boot you replace when the season turns. It's one you break in, build memories in, and reach for again - whether that's a wedding in June or a wet Tuesday in November.

 

“Not built for trends. Built to outlive them.”

 
 
 

Sharp lines. Serious construction.

Was £320 - now £129.

 

The Hill carries itself with the confidence of a boot that knows it's earned its place. Calf leather or calf suede upper, a technical memory gel insole that cushions without compromise, and a storm welt with Blake stitch construction that keeps water out without making a fuss about it.

The 2.5" elastic gussets flex with you - desk to dinner, rehearsal dinner to reception. A Chelsea boot that fits the occasion rather than dictating it.

 
Upper Calf leather or calf suede
Lining Natural calf leather - breathable and moisture-wicking
Insole Technical memory calf gel - adaptive cushioning underfoot
Sole High-grade rubber studded sole with storm welt and Blake stitch
Gusset 2.5" elastic gussets with woven pull loops
 
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Polished ease for every occasion.

Was £260 - now £129.

 

The Brecon is the boot you reach for when the occasion matters. Premium calf leather with a smooth, polished finish - the kind that wears well in a church aisle or a country pub. Full leather lining, a suede heel counter for stability, and a removable cup insole you can swap for your own if comfort demands it.

Here's the thing - a boot this versatile rarely asks much of you. Pair it with a suit, pull it over slim trousers, wear it to a wedding and keep it in rotation all year. That's the design point.

 
Upper Premium calf leather - smooth, polished finish
Lining Full leather lining with suede heel counter
Insole Removable full leather cup insole - cushioned support
Sole Density impact studded sole and heel for grip and durability
Gusset Fine elastic gusset with rear pull-loop
 

How to Wear

Wear the Brecon with a slim wool suit and no-show sock for a wedding that doesn't try too hard. Come autumn, it pairs just as naturally with dark denim and a waxed jacket.

 
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1919

ESTABLISHED

Over a century of British design heritage

200

STEPS

To build each pair with lasting conviction

4

GENERATIONS

Of expertise behind every boot

 
 
 

Two boots. One rare opportunity.

The Hill and Brecon - both £129 while stock lasts.

 
Versatile enough for weddings, work, and everything between
Full leather construction that develops character over time
Storm welt build - weatherproof without the walking boot aesthetic
Memory gel and leather insoles built for all-day wear
Timeless Chelsea profile that never looks out of place
 

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