CB 01 Rugged Suede Desert Taupe Mediterranean Suede
Frequently bought together.
A Chelsea boot has nowhere to hide. No laces, no hardware, so the silhouette carries it or it does not. In suede the slim last reads softer, and the welted commando sole underneath keeps it from tipping into dress boot. For weather you can see coming, and days that do not end where they started.
Mediterranean suede, soft from the first wear, on a welted construction: the sole is stitched to the upper along a strip of leather, the slower way to build a boot and one that holds together far longer. A memory foam insole inside. Wear it with dark denim or wool trousers, from the first cold morning to the last.
- Handmade in Portugal, in a family-run factory we have worked with for years. Designed in the Netherlands.
- Mediterranean suede, tanned at LWG certified tanneries in Italy and Spain. Soft from the first wear, and it takes the shape of your foot within a week.
- Welted construction: the sole is stitched to the upper along a strip of leather instead of glued to it. It is the slower way to build a shoe, and it holds together far longer than a bonded sole.
- Hand-lasted, then inspected twice before it leaves the factory.
- Between 20 and 40 separate components in every pair, put together by hand.
- A removable memory foam insole that softens to the shape of your foot. Lift it out to fit a fresh one or your own orthotics.
- A reinforced toe and heel counter inside the shoe, so it still holds its shape wear after wear.
- A reusable travel bag comes in the box, for wherever the shoes go next.
- The white box is the shipping box, so there is no second carton to throw away.
- From the collections Footwear and Chelsea Boots
Not sure on size? Check our measurement guide, or .
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Handmade in Portugal.
Cut from premium nappa, full grain and suede, then built on the last by makers who do little else. It takes years to master a shoe. We're still finding ways to make it better.
One box. Nothing wasted.
Every pair ships in a crisp white box built to be the shipping box too — no second carton, nothing thrown away. Inside, a reusable ETQ travel bag for wherever they go next. A detail you notice after you buy, not just before.
Endless comfort.
A structured silhouette on the outside. Inside, a memory-foam insole with airflow channels that move moisture with every step. The kind of shoe you forget you're wearing — and keep on long after you meant to.
Shop the look
Handmade in Portugal.
Cut from premium nappa, full grain and suede, then built on the last by makers who do little else. It takes years to master a shoe. We're still finding ways to make it better.
One box. Nothing wasted.
Every pair ships in a crisp white box built to be the shipping box too — no second carton, nothing thrown away. Inside, a reusable ETQ travel bag for wherever they go next. A detail you notice after you buy, not just before.
Endless comfort.
A structured silhouette on the outside. Inside, a memory-foam insole with airflow channels that move moisture with every step. The kind of shoe you forget you're wearing — and keep on long after you meant to.
Shipping & Delivery
Order before 16:00 and we ship your order the same working day.
Your order ships from our UK warehouse with Royal Mail. No customs, no import duties, no extra costs.
| Country | Shipping | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom Royal Mail · before 16:00 |
Free from £130 £6 below |
2 days |
Good to know
- We dispatch on working days, so not at weekends or on UK bank holidays.
- Delivery times are a guide. Very occasionally it takes a day longer, for example while your payment is still being processed.
- We don’t deliver to PO boxes.
Insured in transit
Your order is insured until it reaches you. Sometimes we ask for a signature on delivery; from then on, the parcel is your responsibility. If someone else signs for you, their signature counts as proof of delivery.
Questions about shipping? Our customer service is happy to help.
Returns & exchanges
Easy returns in the UK
Return or exchange within 14 days of receiving your order, through our return portal. Your return goes to our UK warehouse, so there are no customs or duties to deal with. Exchanging for another size is free.
| Country | Return fee | Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £6 | Free |
Good to know
- Send your items back clean and unworn, with their tags and packaging. That way we can process them quickly.
- Underwear can only be returned with the seal intact.
- Returning more than one item? We charge a £2 handling fee for each extra item.
- You can also send your return with your own carrier. Even so, we recommend our return portal: if your parcel goes missing on the way, we’re responsible, and we process your return faster. We can’t reimburse the cost of your own carrier.
- Price difference because of a promotion? We make up for it with a voucher.
- If an item doesn’t meet these conditions, we may refund it in part or not at all.
Made in Europe
Kings of detail we are.
At ETQ we focus on the things even the eye can’t see, to build better. All shoes are designed in Amsterdam and crafted in Portugal. The family-owned atelier works with traditional methods. Together we are masters of precision engineering.
When it comes to materials, our bar is high. No shortcuts. ETQs premium suedes and leathers are smooth like butter and cherry-picked per shoe. Obsessive, yes. But: soon after wearing ETQ you will notice the quality difference.
The full package
Unboxing like never before
Your fresh pair arrives in style. Your shoes come in two all-purpose zip bags made from recycled PET bottles. Use them to store your ETQs, toiletries, pencils, and more. Just like your shoes, these bags are crafted to last.
We've always been fascinated by packaging. We designed it with efficiency and with the environment in mind. The modular packaging consists of long-lasting items created with recycled materials, while the shipping box is repurposed to serve as a shoebox as well.
Endless comfort
Time suits them
Beyond trends and flashy labels. Our style never changes. It evolves. Continuously.
Confident and comfortable, ETQ introduces the etiquette of artisan shoe crafting to today’s sneaker world. We blend traditional cobbler skills with the latest technology for comfort and suppleness. Your feet feel it, every step of the way.
While traditional sneakers are meant for sports, ETQ footwear is made for the city. That is why we use a solid and heavy cupped sole made from reinforced rubber to last in all conditions. Fit so smooth that you’ll want to keep them on. And you can.
Product reviews (7)
Very good Chelsea boot
I've owned a few pairs of Chelsea boots, but these fit really great. Thanks to the rough texture on the sole, they're perfect for walking in the snow.
Arrived used and damaged
Shoes sold as new arrived used and damaged. Customer service was slow and exhausting. Brand looks good but for me, a bad first experience.
Top quality
I’ve actually been wearing Chelsea boots for years, but so far these ones from ETQ are the best in terms of quality and design. I’m going to buy the brown pair too. Highly recommended!
Nice sturdy boots
fine shoe with a good rubber sole , top
Chelsea boots
I now have 4 pairs of Chelsea boots 2 suede and 2 leather Are really excellent Good fit and look great Can recommend them to anyone 👍
High quality but way to stiff in the back
I love the design and overall quality however the inner back of the shoe is super stiff so I always have pain wearing them
Good boots, fit very well
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Mediterranean Suede
Mediterranean Suede
Mediterranean Suede
Mediterranean Suede
Mediterranean Suede
| EU | US | UK | CM |
| 39 | 6 | 5 | 25.7 |
| 40 | 7 | 6 | 26.4 |
| 41 | 8 | 7 | 27.0 |
| 42 | 9 | 8 | 27.7 |
| 43 | 10 | 9 | 28.3 |
| 44 | 11 | 10 | 28.9 |
| 45 | 12 | 11 | 29.6 |
| 46 | 13 | 12 | 30.2 |
| 47 | 14 | 13 | 30.9 |
How to measure
Let’s find your perfect fit. Place a sheet of paper on the floor against the wall and put your feet (with socks) on it, heels against the wall. Make sure you lean on your feet with full power when measuring. Now you simply draw a line at the end of the biggest foot. Measure the distance with a ruler and find the size that matches it: see size table. Are you in between sizes? In that case, we suggest taking the bigger size.
Dressed Footwear — Size Guide
All measurements in centimetres.
Measure your foot length and compare it with the chart below. Between sizes? Choose the larger size.
| EU | US | UK | Foot length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 6 | 5 | 25.1 – 25.6 cm |
| 40 | 7 | 6 | 25.7 – 26.2 cm |
| 41 | 8 | 7 | 26.3 – 26.6 cm |
| 42 | 9 | 8 | 26.7 – 27.6 cm |
| 43 | 10 | 9 | 27.7 – 28.2 cm |
| 44 | 11 | 10 | 28.3 – 28.9 cm |
| 45 | 12 | 11 | 29.0 – 29.6 cm |
| 46 | 12 | 11 | 29.7 – 30.2 cm |
| 47 | 13 | 12 | 30.3 – 30.9 cm |
Foot length is the actual measured foot. The MC 01, DS 01, and CB 01 are built on a slightly longer last, so the shoe includes additional internal space for comfort, shape, and elegance.
How to measure
Place a sheet of paper on the floor against a wall. Stand on it with your socks on, heels touching the wall.
Draw a line at the end of your longest toe and measure the distance from the wall using a ruler.
Between sizes?
Choose the larger size. Feet naturally expand throughout the day, so measuring in the evening usually gives the most accurate result.
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| EU | US | UK | CM |
| 39 | 6 | 5 | 25.7 |
| 40 | 7 | 6 | 26.4 |
| 41 | 8 | 7 | 27.0 |
| 42 | 9 | 8 | 27.7 |
| 43 | 10 | 9 | 28.3 |
| 44 | 11 | 10 | 28.9 |
| 45 | 12 | 11 | 29.6 |
| 46 | 13 | 12 | 30.2 |
| 47 | 14 | 13 | 30.9 |
How to measure
Let’s find your perfect fit. Place a sheet of paper on the floor against the wall and put your feet (with socks) on it, heels against the wall. Make sure you lean on your feet with full power when measuring. Now you simply draw a line at the end of the biggest foot. Measure the distance with a ruler and find the size that matches it: see size table. Are you in between sizes? In that case, we suggest taking the bigger size.
Dressed Footwear — Size Guide
All measurements in centimetres.
Measure your foot length and compare it with the chart below. Between sizes? Choose the larger size.
| EU | US | UK | Foot length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 6 | 5 | 25.1 – 25.6 cm |
| 40 | 7 | 6 | 25.7 – 26.2 cm |
| 41 | 8 | 7 | 26.3 – 26.6 cm |
| 42 | 9 | 8 | 26.7 – 27.6 cm |
| 43 | 10 | 9 | 27.7 – 28.2 cm |
| 44 | 11 | 10 | 28.3 – 28.9 cm |
| 45 | 12 | 11 | 29.0 – 29.6 cm |
| 46 | 12 | 11 | 29.7 – 30.2 cm |
| 47 | 13 | 12 | 30.3 – 30.9 cm |
Foot length is the actual measured foot. The MC 01, DS 01, and CB 01 are built on a slightly longer last, so the shoe includes additional internal space for comfort, shape, and elegance.
How to measure
Place a sheet of paper on the floor against a wall. Stand on it with your socks on, heels touching the wall.
Draw a line at the end of your longest toe and measure the distance from the wall using a ruler.
Between sizes?
Choose the larger size. Feet naturally expand throughout the day, so measuring in the evening usually gives the most accurate result.