Men of the 60's wore heels... no, not stilettos
or high heels but heels on their boots.. and hence the explosion
of the Chelsea boot on the scene.
Chelsea boots were a slim, ankle-high boot with a wedge block heel
and elastic panel on the side. Handy for pulling off in a hurry.
The boots were originally a part of English riding
attire, but they stampeded into the fashion world when the likes
of The Beatles were seen wearing them. Able to be worn with just
about anything, the Chelsea boot became the shoe of choice for the
60's man about town.
Cuban heels were an added option to the Chelsea Boot, adding a slickness
and more elegant line. At least that's what the man in the shoe
shop said.
