Customer Reviews Aetrex Essence™ Chelsea

Nice fit for my wide feet. Had a little trouble putting them on the first time because the heel was stiff, but after I got them on, very comfortable. Cute too!

These are a little more narrow than I'd like so they rub at the side of my arch. I should have returned them and gotten the wide version but I did not and now I've worn them. However, I needed a replacement pair of brown boots and these work well overall.

The fit and size were perfect, but these boots are not brown. I checked Aetrex website and these look to be their cognac color, not brown. I didn’t like the color at all.

I bought a black and brown pair but they were too big. The leather was also stiff. They are super cute, though, but I can't wear them. I'm still in search of the perfect pair of knee-high boots that have a bit of height but are comfortable to stand on for at least 8 hours.

The Chelsea was a wide in the heel for me and the ankles bunched a bit. Would not have been comfortable without thick socks. Great fit for a narrow calf, however, and very well made and packaged. I hadn't heard of this brand, but was impressed. Unfortunately they need to go back.

Good, solid choice. I have slim calves so my selection is rather limited. I have 12.5" calves and while not exactly snug, these boots were slim enough. I normally wear a size 7. The size 7 in this boot felt slightly large causing some heal slippage. The 6.5 will likely be too small so I'll have to use inserts. I like how the rubber soul hits the ground leading to a lower impact, comfortable stride. They are taking some time to break in but once they are broken in, I expect that these will provide all day comfort.

These boots are super cute! I love them! They are comfortable to walk around in - however they do cut into my heal a little bit and I have blisters on both feet from my first time wearing them. Hopefully it will go away after a few wears.

I love these boots and they are a skinnier calf than most. I wear a 10 but the regular 10 is a little snug in the foot area (my feet are weirdly wide across the middle), and I like to wear thicker socks. Ordered the 10W but was disappointed that the boot shaft was also wider- so much so that it was a deal breaker for me. I kept the 10 regular and am wearing thin socks.

These boots are really stylish and very comfortable. I was worried due to other reviews about the elastic on the back and having my jeans show through but haven't had any problems. They are a little more challenging to put on because they are elastic in the back, but other than that they are comfortable and I've received many compliments.

It's been very hard to find boots that are not too tall and too big in circumference for a petit person. I'm 5'2" and most boots are too large for me especially in circumference. These are a very good size and fit well. They are not 100% comfortable (put a little too much pressure on my ankle bones) but I am hoping that after wearing them a few times, they will soften up and be more comfy.

These are great boots and very comfortable with good arch support. I would have given them 5 starts but the color is way off. They are listed as grey but are brown.

I'm choosing between this and the Propett Charlotte. They both have a lot of non-leather in the shaft. This one has a knit material. I wasn't careful when looking at the pictures and didn't notice that the zipper doesn't go all the way to the top, but is only from the ankle up, about six inches. This makes it a little more difficult to put on and off, but I'm going to walk around the house and try it on and off. It's sooooo hard to find a wide boot with a just-right shaft.

I ordered these boots in an 8.5 wide width (D). I really wish they worked. These boots are incredibly comfortable. The insole felt supportive and I am sure I could walk comfortably all day (just as with my other Aetrex booties). However, my calf was SWIMMING!! I was hoping for a wide shoe width without the wide calf, but that is not what I got. My calf is about 14 inches on the SMALLEST setting, the calf on this boot measured at just under 16 inches! I checked everywhere on the box to see if I might have been mistakenly sent the wide calf, but it does not say anything. I am SO SAD!

I thought the boot was beautiful and comfortable, but ultimately not worth the cost and so they were returned. For what it's worth, I got the "grey" and it was definitely more of a chocolate brown than a grey, but still lovely (representative of what I saw on my screen). I can definitely see what previous reviewers have said about the sweater material being apt to pill/tear etc. It definitely concerned me, hence why I don't think it was worth the price. Although I have athletic calves I found that these fit on me fine.

Attractive just didn't fit my foot right. Too narrow in the heel. I was able to get them on, but I wouldn't want to walk long distances in them. Just not right for me, but with Zappos return policy, might as well give them a try since they are so pretty.

Pros: some arch support, the sole is not just plain and flat, it has cushion and some support. Looks well-made with good materials. Cons: the cloth back to the shaft is a unique style, but it makes them hard to to get on and off, plus the zipper is not full-length. Overall, they did not fit me well and they were just too hard to get on and off to keep.

Great Boot, but not tight around the calf like I had hoped. I'm 5'7 and 130 pounds.

I liked this pair of boots but had to return them. The width was wasn't wide enough to accommodate my calves. The style was great.

The brown looked a cheaply made (even though I know they’re not) and the fit was a little odd for the price. Returned.

It is a lovely boot, however, the cloth on the back snags. I wore them through a season of my children's sports games and the material caught and shredded on wooden bleachers.

I really wanted to love these, but I just couldn’t. Pros: - EXCELLENT arch support for fashion boots! - Super cute back style. I love the stretchy! - Snug calf Cons: - ugh, the brown is not like the picture. It looks like poopy water color - if you’re not wearing thick socks, the boot drives in the spot under your “ankle bone” on the inside of your foot. I said “oww” each time I went up a step!! - the toe of the boot isn’t attractive. I can’t explain it, it’s just too masculine and plain looking.

Color is not as shown. It is much lighter, more camel/tan/beige. Photos look more like a true brown.

I'm looking for a casual black boot to wear with dresses and jeans but these didn't work. The style from the back is really cute and unique but the front is boring and a bit of a masculine look near the ankle. The calf is very narrow which I usually like but these just did not flatter my legs. They were comfortable though. I'm 5' 10"

Very comfortable boot - but - color really off putting - a milky poop brown. And I'm thinking the knitted calf area will pill and fray quickly. Sorry, but they are going back.