An article about men's leather black ankle boots would not be complete without mentioning there huge popularity in the swinging sixties as part of the ultra smart appearances their wearers had.

Chelsea boots are a very close fitting ankle boot with elastic side gussets to enable the boot to be a neat and comfortable fit ,fitted with a loop of fabric on the back to enable the boots to be pulled on with ease .This type of boot really dates back to the early 19th century when it was worn by both men and woman for everyday wear.The Chelsea boot has had many different types of reproductions.This type of leather ankle boot became very popular as a first choice of footwear for horse riders as well as walking enthusiasts.The real advantage of this type of leather boot was its elastic gusset which enabled the easy removal of them when required.By the middle of the 19th century the fashionable design began to catch on and became an important and prominent style in the west until the beginning of world war one.At the end of the two world wars there was a resurgence in the popularity of the Chelsea type leather boot and during the 1950's and 1960's became very popular within all parts of the world worn by pop stars and fashion conscious gents. Chelsea boots have had many variations to the original design.

The beetle boots of this time period where similar but had pointed toes and were fitted with cuban heels .These boots like there earlier counterparts were worn frequently as a form of smart dress footwear and worn with tailored suits by people from all walks of life .

Men's Leather Black Ankle Boots

Variants and almost similar boots to men's leather black ankle boots include a type of horse riding boot called jodhpur boots.The jodhpur boot is an ankle boot designed for riding and has a low heel and a rounded toe .They were originally fastened with straps and a buckle but today some come like the chelsea boot with elasticated sides .The jodhpur boots were originally from India and were universally worn by polo riders.They became hugely popular and became a fashion trend in most parts of the western world during the 1920's and 1930's.

Ankle boots for many generations have been made for soldiers in the armed forces. They were known as ammunition boots or general service boots.They were standard issue boots for the British army during both wars and remained part of a soldiers kit up until the late 1950's.

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