Beatle boots
Beatle boots are a style of boot that have been worn since the 1960s. The boots are tight-fitting, cuban-heeled, ankle-length boots with a pointed toe, made popular by English rock group, The Beatles, who they were originally made for. Beatle boots saw the reintroduction of heels for men.[1]
Overview
Beatle boots are a direct descendant of the Chelsea boot,[2] from which the pointed toe and centre seam stitch (running from ankle to toe) was derived, and the Flamenco boot,[2] from which the Cuban heel was derived. The style can feature either zipped or elastic sides.[3]
Origin
Beatle boots originated in early 1961, when English musicians John Lennon and Paul McCartney saw Chelsea boots whilst browsing in the London footwear company Anello & Davide, and consequently commissioned four pairs (with the addition of Cuban heels) for The Beatles, to complement their new suit image upon their return from Hamburg.[4]
Modern day wearers
The most notable examples of modern day wearers of Beatle boots are English comedian, Russell Brand,[5] and English musician Carl Barât,[6] the latter being the former's initial inspiration.[7] English musician Didz Hammond, who often performs onstage with Barât, also wears Beatle boots.
Media usage
- The character of Austin Powers in the Austin Powers series is rarely seen without a pair of Beatle boots.
Notes
- ^
Kippen, Cameron. Beatle Boots. The History of Boots. Department of Podiatry. Retrieved on 2007-10-11. “The Beatle Boot saw the reintroduction of heels for men.”
- ^ a b The Beatle Boot. Bespoke Shoes. Anello & Davide. Retrieved on 2007-10-11. “The traditional Chelsea Boot was adapted for The Beatles by Anello & Davide in the early 1960’s with the addition of a higher Cuban heel from the Flamenco Boot.”
- ^ Bassett McCleary, John (2004). Hippie Dictionary: A Cultural Encyclopedia of the 1960s and 1970s. Ten Speed Press, 44. ISBN 1580085474.
- ^ Bramwell, Tony (2004). Magical Mystery Tours: My Life with the Beatles. Robson, 34. ISBN 031233043X.
- ^ Li-Chou Han, Sara (October 2007). Suited and Booted. Style. Your Fridge Door. Retrieved on 2007-10-11. “...Brands favourite style, the Zip Boot...”
- ^ Lawrence, Helen (2005-04-18). Carl Barât. Popstar Feets. Retrieved on 2007-10-11.
- ^ "Episode 5". The Russell Brand Show. Channel 4. 2006-12-22. No. 5, season 1.
| High heels | ||
|---|---|---|
| Shoes | Court shoe · Mule |  |
| Boots | Ballet boot · Beatle boots · Cowboy boot · Kinky boots · Thigh-length boots | |
| Types of heel | Cuban heel · Kitten heel · Spool Heel · Stiletto heel | |
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