Sheepskin boots with a side zip are hard to find, and most retailers offer sheepskin ugg style boots, but traditional leather or suede sheepskin lined boots with a side zip are rarely available. Here at Draper of Glastonbury, we specialise in traditional British designs of leather and suede sheepskin boot, and we have a range with side zip in different height lengths and styles, as well as different colour options too. We have over 80 years of experience in producing the best quality sheepskin lined footwear, as we have a factory in Glastonbury which was established in 1937, and we are a family run business in its fourth generation.
Side zip sheepskin boots are easy to put on and off, and they are ideal for taller boots which come higher above your calf. All of our sheepskin boots with a side zip are fully lined with our signature thick sheepskin, including the insole and right the way down to the toes. They are the perfect winter tall side zip sheepskin boots and are extremely warm and comfortable to wear. The suede and leather that we use in our boots are water resistant, which makes them ideal for icy and snowy weather too, and they are popular to use while skiing in the evenings too.
Side zipper sheepskin boots have been popular for thousands of years because they are made from natural materials that have been used for a very long time. Even going back to the days of Genghis Khan, the Mongols used to wear sheepskins for warmth as well as making footwear from them, and even making their tents and bedding from them as well. There is nothing warmer, and the sheepskins that we use are a by product of the meat industry, which means that we make a beautiful product from waste material.
Side zip sheepskin boots UK are the most popular type of sheepskin boot, as they are both practical and stylish as well. Our sheepskin boot called ‘Malton’ has a leather upper, side zip, sheepskin lining, and non slip rubber sole, making it the perfect outdoor boot. It looks smart and can be worn while shopping as well as for longer walks and everyday use. The leather upper is extra soft and flexible, making it extremely comfortable to wear. It has an elastic gusset at the leg, which makes it fit even the widest of calves as well as regular and thinner.
We expect our handmade sheepskin black classic zip boots to last for many years, which is why they represent excellent value for money. Side zipper boots womens each take around four weeks to make, from start to finish.