Be Lenka Allure 2.0

The easy-on everyday boot – Chelsea style, without the struggle. We chose the Be Lenka Allure because it solves one of our little frustrations with Chelsea boots. We love their simple, timeless style, but even with elasticated sides, getting your foot around that corner and into the boot isn't always as effortless as it looks. The Allure gives you that same clean, classic silhouette but adds a full side zip, making it wonderfully quick and easy to get on and off. It's the sort of boot you can keep by the door and simply zip into when you're heading out – particularly welcome on cold winter mornings when you don't want to wrestle with your footwear. The upper is made from beautiful smooth Nappa leather, something we particularly like about Be Lenka footwear. Good leather adapts to the foot with wear, becoming more supple and developing its own character over time. Be Lenka sources its leather from European animals and tests its materials for compliance with EU standards. Underfoot, the Allure has Be Lenka's ThermoGrip sole, designed for cooler and more changeable weather. The 5mm sole has an additional 3mm tread, with more pronounced lugs at the heel and forefoot to give better traction while retaining the flexibility you'd expect from a barefoot boot. The sole is also stitched to the upper for added durability. Inside there's a removable recycled-PU and fleece footbed, adding a little extra warmth for autumn and winter, while the leather and textile lining keeps the interior comfortable. And, of course, it's still properly barefoot: zero drop, flexible and lightweight, with a wide, foot-shaped toe box that gives your toes room to spread naturally. Why we chose it Side YKK zip makes it genuinely quick and easy to put on Smart Chelsea-inspired styling without the usual tugging and pulling High-quality smooth Nappa leather Wide, foot-shaped toe box Zero-drop and flexible Grippier ThermoGrip sole for autumn and winter Removable fleece-topped footbed Handy rear pull loop Made in Portugal A particularly good choice if you love the look of a Chelsea boot but want something easier to get on – or simply want a smart barefoot boot you can zip into and be out of the door.