Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  Uphold(verb) to hold up; to lift on high; to elevate. 2  Uphold(verb) to keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling; to maintain. 3  Uphold(verb) to aid by approval or encouragement; to countenance; as, to uphold a person in wrongdoing.
Chelsea boot. Chelsea boots are close-fitting, ankle-high boots with an elastic side panel. They often have a loop or tab of fabric on the back of the boot, enabling the boot to be pulled on. The boot dates back to the Victorian era, when it was worn by both men and women. Chelsea boots and some of its variants were considered an iconic element of the 1960s in Britain, particularly the mod scene.
Chukka or desert boots â Desert boots are a practical sub-species of chukka boots, which are a low-ankled, loosely-tied style of casual leather boot. Theyâre good for both practical outdoor use and casual social wear, and make a nice alternative to casual leather shoes. Leather shoes â Everyone needs a pair of plain black Oxford Balmorals for dress purposes, but beyond that itâs good to have a few pairs with casual accenting.