A Chukka boot is an under-foot footwear style that has been around for a while. They are characterized by a thick, vertical boot sole that is usually held on with a heel tab.
The term Chukka refers to the leather used in the shoe-chocolate, gray, and brown parts. The black part is the heel tab!
This style of boot is very versatile as it can be worn with any shirt or jacket and either a jacket or a pair of jeans. It can also be paired with loafers for a more full-featured look!
The key elements to this style are the thickness of the sole, how tall you want your heels to be, and how you want to wear them.
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Lace-up style
This boot is characterized by its lace-up style. This lets you get a little more customization in the shape, size, and configuration of the footbed.
This is typically recommended if you have a long or narrow foot. With this boot, you will need to add some space to your feet to create enough room for the boot to fit your foot.
You can purchase these in many different sizes and heights, so there is no reason to limit yourself to a small version of this feature?ed Boot.
They are available in wide widths as well, so if you have a narrow foot and would like a wider boot, this may be one to look into.
The leather used in these boots is very high quality, making them very sturdy.
Distinctive toe shape
A Chukka is a very unique heel shape. They are elongated at the back and rounded at the front, making them appear taller than a regular boot.
Chukka boots were created in a round-shaped heel style called a brostep. This was eliminated in the production of regular Chukkas, but not obsolete!
The brostep style was created by standing on one foot with the other foot placed on a plane surface and then walking! This is how architects work.
When they walk with a brostep style, their foot does not rotate as it goes through the process of taking one step and then sitting! That is why they call it a brostep!
These unique heels add some complexity to the boot shape.
Comfortable footbed
The Cole Haan Glenn Chukka Boot is an easy, comfortable shoe to wear. The concave footbed helps place the right amount of pressure on your arch, and the angle ground tread increases traction. It is worth mentioning that this shoe does not have a memory foam in the bottom of the footbed to provide additional comfort.
Memory foam in the footbed provides some extra comfort when walking in it for a short period of time, which this boot does. This is important because some people may not have enough support with hard furniture and shoes they are used to. This can be tricky if you are having trouble finding a comfortable fit.
Overall, people commented that this was a good looking casual boot that was easy to walk in.
Smooth leather upper
This boot has smooth leather all around! There is no rough leather, just smooth. This makes them very easy to care for. You can wipe them down with a damp cloth or use a shoe shampoo and sprayer to keep them nice and clean.
How to size up/down: Going one size will allow you to wear these larger. If you are a half-size, go one size smaller!
How long will they last? These would last you for a fairly long time, even though they are more expensive boots. They are probably the ones that get worn the most, since they are so soft and comfortable.
What else should I look for? Another thing to look for is whether or not they have some sort of lining in them.
Dual elastic gores
These boots are characterized by their dual elastic gores at the top of the boot. This allows you to create a custom fit on your foot. These features create a unique look on each boot!
These features allow you to customize the shape and size of your foot in the boot. You can make the width of the boot narrower or wider, and even add or remove an extra inch of height.
The easiest way to get a nice fit is with this method. Just buy one pair of shoes that is about an inch and a half wider than your normal foot, and that will make a nice fit!
Overall, these are great boots to wear around town or on excursions. The height also does not matter when they are used in outdoor activities like hiking or skiing because they are protected by the taller shape of the boot.
Pull tabs at back heel
A very minor detail that makes a big difference is the pull tab at the back heel. This tab allows you to remove the boot for easy inspection or removal during size changes.
This feature makes a huge difference for those with high heels or very tall shoes need to have this. Because the boot has this tab, it can be easily removed and re-installed if necessary.
Overall, these boots are a great value. They are comfortable and look nice! You will probably be wearing them all day so why not get some comfort out of them. They do get quite warm quickly since they are waterproof and have air channels in them.
This article was written by Cole Haan product specialist, Bernie Kohler.
Leather welt seam
This is a new feature that has been added to most shoes. It is called a leather welt seam. This feature makes the shoe much stronger and tougher. There are two ways this feature is implemented into the shoe. The first is in the welt area. This area is where the leather meets the sole and it is tacked down to create this strength. The second way this feature is added is in the heel area. This way, if someone really put a lot of force into the shoe, the heel would take some damage due to it being exposed more.
How It Works: When someone puts too much pressure on a Cole Haan shoe, or any shoes for that matter, the leather has to take some time to bead up and bubble up which creates an air gap where one side meets the other. When this happens, it creates a weak spot where one piece breaks off and goes up into another.
Cushioned footbed with logo stamping
The sole is composed of tough rubber that provides support and offer good traction. It also has a flatter profile than most other shoes so it does not slip away in back or forth.
The cushioned footbed adds some comfort and support. The top layer of the boot is made out of leather, which can make it more sensitive to water and mud. This can make it more challenging to remove it for swimming or other water activities.
Luckily, this boot is designed to be easy to clean. Most professional hairstylists use these because they are fast and simple to use.