Women's Steve Madden Chelsea Boots

Women’s Steve Madden Chelsea Boots

You can’t make a list of essential women’s Steve Madden boots without the Chelsea boot. An icon among Steve Madden ankle boots, the obsession-worthy brand has mastered this chic bootie by maintaining its decade-spanning style while keeping it fresh. It’s also one of the first styles you think of when you think Steve Madden leather boots, because what’s cooler than a high-quality, leather boot? All your faves are waiting for you at DSW stores, dsw.com, or in the DSW app. And if you’re a VIP, you’ll earn 5% back in Rewards on all women’s Steve Madden booties, boots, shoes…you name it. 

What is a Chelsea Boot?

Named for the London neighborhood where artists and musicians first made them cool, Chelsea boots are a close-fitting ankle boot known for its sleek, lace-less upper and style-defining elastic side panels. A pull tab on the back helps you slip these snug booties on—no laces, buckles, or zippers allowed. The heel is always low, varying from lug to nearly flat and even sometimes, Cuban. Lastly, the almond toe completes the silhouette. The design debuted in the mid 1800s with Queen Victoria hot on the trend, only to surge in the 1960s during a certain British fashion/pop culture “mania” as an essential component of any “mod” look. Now, 60+ years later, with some help from Steve Madden, Chelsea boots are still the epitome of style. In fact, it’s nearly impossible to think of women’s casual boots without a nod to the Chelsea boot. The effortlessly cool look is somehow equal parts rock ‘n’ roll and timeless, elevated classic. 

How to Style Chelsea Boots

Our favorite way to wear a Chelsea boot? Showing them off (of course) with a slim-fitting pant, cuffed denim, or midi skirt. But there’s a million ways to wear them. Tuck skinnier pant legs or leggings into the boot, but leave under when wearing a wider leg. The best part about women’s Steve Madden Chelsea boots is that they’re such a classic bootie, you can get away with wearing them with, well, anything.