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Pa12

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We have above ankle height boots that we refer to as Jodphur boots but the sides are elasticated and not buckled. I believe the first use of the boots was for wear when playing Polo.
Yes, I have a pair of them from South Africa. They call them Chelsea boots here and they’re extremely popular. I bought a pair because I’m too lazy for laces.;)
 

Smithy

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Polished my service shoes today as they were well in need. I love these boots.

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ZuZu

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Pa12

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Years ago Steve I had a pair of old jodhpur boots, very popular in Victorian days I believe with dress or undress cavalry uniforms
They’re still widely available too. Been browsing. Most are kind of stupid looking but there are a few that look pretty cool. If I can find a pair that look decent and don’t break the bank I might grab them. They’ll soon lose the shine as they’ll be around the property shit kickers.
 

JonnyCrow

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They’re still widely available too. Been browsing. Most are kind of stupid looking but there are a few that look pretty cool. If I can find a pair that look decent and don’t break the bank I might grab them. They’ll soon lose the shine as they’ll be around the property shit kickers.
The pair I had were old, the side elastic was coarse woven and thick leather soles , oh and more pointed toes, I'm sure you'll find a decent pair
 

Pa12

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Just gonna say RM Williams does a stockman buckle boot, comfy no doubts but pretty pricey
Yeah, there’s a few out there making some nice ones , but very expensive. I’ve seen some for 1700. Too rich for me. Especially when I’m going to beat the shit out of them."
 

Pa12

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Seeing a ton of them being made in Pakistan. They look like good quality and around the 200 dollar range. Always hard to tell until you have them.
 

Smithy

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The quality of RMs are great, they really are excellent boots. I've got one pair of Blaxlands that's done 20 years, been resoled twice.

There's a reason why a huge amount of Aussie and Kiwi blokes have at least one pair in their wardrobe.
 

Micawber

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To give my rather parochial view..

I'm in England, have horses and what we know as Jodphur boots are just above ankle height with elasticated panels on each side. For riding here thinner plain rubber or leather soles are preferred in order to feel our rather narrow stirrups which also dictate that very generally speaking buckles are not popular just in case you need to get your feet out and away of the stirrups in a hurry in the event of a "bail out". That said sole thickness is a matter of personal taste but safety is paramount. There are also versions of the same thing with thicker corrugated grip tread rubber soles used more for day to day walking etc. As I said earlier Chelsea, Dealer type boots are much of a muchness but can be plain or brogue type uppers.

Hogg's of Fife do a range of moderately priced Dealer, Jodphur, Chelsea type boots as do loads of others ranging from cheap n cheerful to mid range Loake, Barker and other Northampton makers.

For quality buy Lobb's then down quite a few tiers to Church's etc.

Edited to add these are what "we" call Jodphur/ Dealer / Chelsea boots.

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