Explore our new collection of rugged boots, arriving just in time for the seasonal shift.
Embrace the cooler temperatures with our new range of jackets and coats.
Complete your set with our range of handcrafted leather belts.
Explore our latest menswear styles and build your look from the boot up.
Explore our new collection of boots, arriving just in time for the seasonal shift.
Complete your set with our range of leather belts.
Explore our latest womenswear styles and build your look from the boot up.
Celebrating Australia, sharing it with the world
Our iconic Chelsea boots have countless unique qualities worth celebrating, but perhaps the most important is their signature one-piece leather design.
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Since 1932, R.M.Williams has been crafting boots to last, employing quality materials and time-honoured skills to make products worthy of their iconic name. Our commitment to enduring quality results in a lifetime of adventures for you and your trusted boots.
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A feminine first
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. A seven minute read.
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.”
The end product was a boot that was tailored to the female form, without losing the signature appeal of our popular men’s styles.
A lower shaft and flat heel made for a comfortable fit, and soon the Adelaide was stepping out as a new favourite of women the world over. Classic yet casual, this was a boot designed to be worn daily, and that’s exactly what women did. Wherever they were headed, the Adelaide was sure to accompany them, a long-awaited symbol of Australian craftsmanship that could fit the female mould.
And, just as Helen of Troy was the face that launched a thousand ships, the Adelaide became the boot to launch an extensive offering of women’s styles in the years to follow. “Without a doubt, the success of the Adelaide and the warm response from our female customers inspired the wider range of women’s boots,” explains David.
Through it all, the Adelaide remains a constant figure in our women’s line-up, returning perennially in different leathers, suedes and colours. “They’ve always been popular and remain a staple style in the range today - we even made a bespoke pink pair for Lady Gaga!”
Discover our full range of boots for women here.