The Adelaide boot
The first in a long line of women’s boots
In our now extensive range of boots for women, the Adelaide was the first. Lighter, streamlined and available in a new D fit, this boot answered years of calls for a feminine counterpart to our iconic boots for men. Instead of buying the Craftsman, or other styles in a smaller size, women could now step out in a boot of their very own – and in their droves, they did.
Women have worn RMs since the very beginning, often placing orders for men’s boots in smaller sizes and narrow widths to suit a more slender foot. Whilst they were happy with their Craftsmans, the request was clear: women wanted a boot for themselves, and in 2014, work finally began on developing the women’s last. David Cook, Head of Footwear Development explains this year-long process. 'We took the Craftsman Boot and set to work refining it for a female customer, lightening it up and slimming down the silhouette.'