Fairfax and Favor or Penelope Chilvers?

When it comes to practical ladies country boots, you needn’t compromise on style. Country style has been in vogue for many years, and remains a look which is here to stay. That’s why leading country wear brands such as Fairfax and Favor and Penelope Chilvers continue to create on-trend footwear which is both functional and stylish today.

But which do you choose – Fairfax and Favor or Penelope Chilvers Boots? Fairfax & Favor (or commonly misspelt as Fairfax and Favour) is a brand which just keeps on getting better and better. However, Penelope Chilvers has been given the royal seal approval and is often cited as the Kate Middleton boot. Here we break down the two brands to help you decide what you’ll want on your feet this boot season.

Tall Country Boots

Long country boots for women are a great alternative to ladies wellies. The Fairfax and Favor Explorer and Penelope Chilvers Tassel Boots are two similar styles, so what sets these boots apart from one another?

Fairfax Explorer

• Comes in two classic country leather finishes – Mahogany leather or Oak leather
• Available in range of calf widths – Narrow, Regular or Sporting fit
• Made from a smoothed nubuck leather with 1.9 thickness
• Full leather lining
• A heavy duty vibram sole, which is robust but remains lightweight for easy movement
• Reinforced layer to enhance the longevity of the flattering silhouette
• Waterproof technology lining
• Signature interchangeable Fairfax and Favor tassel

Penelope Chilvers Long Tassel Boots 

• Comes in a stunning Conker colour
• Made from a Spanish vegetable-dyed leather
• Close fitting ankle for a flattering, feminine fit, and a truly leg lengthening silhouette!
• Made with a Goodyear Commando rubber sole for extra durability
• Classic leather tassel on the zip
• Stylish scallop detail on the zip panel
• Worn by Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge and now Princess of Wales

Short Country Boots

If you want a little more freedom in your lower leg, a pair of short country boots or Chelsea boots are the ones for you! Luckily both of these brands have plenty to offer in terms of short boots:

Fairfax & Favor Boudica

• Shearling lined, making them one of the cosiest boots in the range
• Comes in black, mahogany or oak leather, as well as limited edition Olive nubuck
• Iconic gold shield logo on the rear pinch tab
• The most robust and sturdy sole among Fairfax boots
• Elasticated ankle webbing

Penelope Chilvers Chelsea Boots 

• Classic Chelsea style
• Colour contrast elastic gives these boots a pop of colour and on-trend update
• Made with a strong Goodyear welted rubber Commando sole which is not only comfy, but also very flexible for long days on your feet
• Crafted from Spanish leather and made in Spain

So, which brand gets your vote? There’s undoubtedly many similarities between these two British brands, and both have one major commonality: they produce stunning country footwear which truly does stand the test of time.