Lolita Canvas
JFASHION
Variety of Boots
Chelsea
Known for its elastic sides. Typically, these shoes have one or two pieces
of leather wrapped around the entire foot and sewn at the back.
Chukka
Simple, unlined ankle-high leather boots with open lacing and just a few eyelets. They typically have a very round toe-box and thin soles.
Desert
Desert boots have a crepe rubber sole instead of a vulcanized rubber or leather sole.
Service
Service boots have their origins in the military. From the early-to-mid 20th century, servicemen around the world wore rugged, durable leather shoes.
Hiking
Built with support, durability, and water-resistance in mind. I’m sure hiking boot makers consider aesthetics, but these aren’t really for style.
Derby
Derby's and Oxfords are often mistaken, but there’s a critical difference.
The Derby has an open-lacing system, with eyelets sewn into the vamp. When it comes to boots, this makes a Derby much easier to slip on.
Moc Toe
"Moc toe", as in moccasin. ... it means moccasin style toe referring to the stitching around the toe of the boot.
Cowboy
Cowboy boots are pulled on and off. They usually have small leather loops (“bootstraps”) to assist with this, but should not have laces.
Oxford
Unlike Derby boots, Oxford boots have a closed lacing system. They’re a little harder to slip on, but they have more style versatility.
While Oxfords are common in the business-world, the boot-style counterpart is much less popular.
Jodhpur
Often seen as a unique alternative to the Chelsea boot. They have the same sleek silhouette as a Chelsea, but they have a strap and buckle that comes around the ankle.
Originally worn by Polo players, they were popular with the social elites of the late 1800’s.
Balmoral
Balmoral boots are one of the few dress-boot options men have. They’re very similar to Oxford shoes in that they feature a closed-lace system, but the added height makes them a boot.
Combat
Big and bold, combat boots are a fashion statement. Originally, combat boots were meant for—you guessed it—combat.
But in the ‘80's and ‘90's, combat boots became essentials in punk-rock style, and they’re now feeding into mainstream fashion.
