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VINTAGE 2.0 | CHELSEA BOOTS - ADULTS

VINTAGE 2.0 | CHELSEA BOOTS - ADULTS

$189.00 AUD
$189.00 AUD
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Now you can sign up for back in stock notifications! Whoo! Just SELECT YOUR SIZE and click 'Notify Me when back in stock' button to drop in your email and you'll receive an once the items have been restocked online!

You've sold us out of these boots, AGAIN! Please hang in there while we bust our butts to get some more Vintage Boots here - later this year. 

Our award* winnig VINTAGE CHELSEA bring old-soul charm to modern barefoot comfort. These aren't fresh-out-of-the-box boots, they're designed to look like they've already lived a little. Perfect for anyone who appreciates character over cookie-cutter perfection.

This size is available in matching kids sizes! Find the JNR sizes HERE.

DETAILS:

  • Textured leather uppers (a little like suede but not quite as fuzzy!)
  • Stretchy elastic ankles
  • Smooth leather lining
  • Gum rubber sole

*OMG guess what? our Vintage Boots won the 2026 she-com award for Best Fashion Apparel piece! We're still pinching ourselves! Read more here...

Available from size EU 28 to EU 46, these lived-in boots prove that imperfection is actually perfection.

New to barefoot shoes? Our removable insoles are available to purchase separately! 

Protect your PKs! We recommend protecting and waterproofing your PKs before wear!

 

Size & Fit

PaperKrane shoes fit differently than conventional footwear - our barefoot design means a wider toe box and more natural foot shape.

But we've found that most customers find PK shoes fit true to size. 

Need Help? Check out our size guide for tips on measuring your feet!

Still unsure? Remember our 14-day easy exchanges - we want you to love your PKs!

Shipping & Returns

$13 Flat Rate AUS Wide Shipping & $18 to NZ

  • Orders ship within 2 business days
  • 14-day easy exchanges
  • We ship worldwide (shipping calculated at checkout)

Love them or Swap them Guarantee: Not completely happy with your PKs? Simply return them unworn within 14 days for an easy exchange or store credit.

Materials & Shoe Care

LEATHER AND SUEDE are natural materials and will have subtle variations in grain, tone, and texture - this is part of what makes each pair unique.

Leather and suede will may sometimes feel stiff upon first wear, but will soften and mould to your foot over time.

TO WATERPROOF & PROTECT YOUR PKs apply a leather appropriate waterproof protector before first wear and reapply regularly.

We recommend the following products:

  • KIWI Sneaker Protector (great all-rounder), Oakwood Leather Cream (for painted leather), or Collonil Waterstop Colours (for waterproofing single-colour styles)
  • This one step makes a significant difference to how long they look and last, don't skip it!

CARE & CLEANING

  • Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap for everyday marks
  • For a deeper clean, wipe down with a leather-appropriate cleaner and allow to air dry naturally

CAUTION: Avoid machine washing, dryers, and harsh chemicals.

KEEPING YOUR PKS FRESH

  • We recommend wearing socks! Simple but effective to keep sweaty feet and odor at bay.
  • We also suggest rotating (or alternating) your pairs so they can dry and air out between wears, this is especially important if they've gotten wet or are in high moisture or humid environments.

To learn more, check out or shoe care page for helpful info & handy tips!

Why Go Barefoot

Most shoes are built for looks. PKs are built for feet.

Conventional shoes squeeze, elevate, and restrict, quietly working against the natural mechanics your feet were designed for. Whether you're a growing kid or a full-grown human who's spent decades in the wrong shoes, the damage is the same. PKs get out of the way and let feet be feet.

Every PK is built on our Four F's:

  • Flat: Zero-drop sole keeps your whole body in natural alignment. No heel elevation, no knock-on effect for your knees, hips, or back.
  • Foot-shaped: Wide toe box lets toes spread, splay, and grip the way nature intended. No squishing, no overlap, no complaints.
  • Flexible: The sole bends with your foot so your muscles actually have to work. Stronger feet, better balance, less pain over time.
  • Feather-light: Less shoe means more feel. More feel means better movement, all day long.

New to barefoot? Start here →

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 9 reviews.

Love em so far but just really wish the toebox was wider, then they'd be almost perfect for casual wear and light work duties. They look really good once they've been conditioned with beeswax - end up a darker brown which is a good thing.

Liam 4/5 Verified

VINTAGE BOOTS 2.0 - ADULTS

Love the fit, look, and quality of these boots. Great customer service too.

Nate H. 5/5 Verified

VINTAGE BOOTS 2.0 - ADULTS

Customer video review of VINTAGE BOOTS 2.0 - ADULTS

I was skeptical. I have a very high arch and have been convinced over the years that my footwear requires “arch support”… whatever! I am on my feet all day and my PaperKranes are fantastic! My other concern was gravel, at work I spend a lot of time walking on sharp crushed rock. A thin sole had me worried as well and had proven to be a non issue. I do wear them with the PK inner sole, though have tested them without and still not had a problem. Two pairs, soon to be three or four x

Cathryn G. 5/5 Verified

VINTAGE BOOTS 2.0 - ADULTS

Love everything about my paperkrane's i have quite a few pairs now and love all of them

Klara V. 5/5 Verified

VINTAGE BOOTS - ADULTS

Bought my first pair of PKs. I love them so much. So comfortable.

Sarah R. 5/5 Verified

VINTAGE BOOTS - ADULTS

Customer photo review of VINTAGE BOOTS - ADULTS

These shoes are amazing! The sizing chart was completely accurate, the colour is just as I was expecting, the fit is perfect, they arrived in less than 24 hours with express shipping. My only fault is that the front pull on tag on the left is permanently tucked inside the shoe, and the right one sticks out due to a difference in sewing. All in all, as a long limbed 13 year old, I highly recommend these shoes!

Quincey G. 5/5 Verified

VINTAGE BOOTS - ADULTS