Review of Bond's Chukka Boots from No Time To Die

Bond wears Drake's Crosby Chukka boots in No Time To Die so we review these boots and put them through their paces. We test their fit, comfort, break-in, and wear and tear. Are they worth purchasing and putting them into your Bond wardrobe? Find out!
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When David is not running an advertising and marketing company, his hobby is The Bond Experience which is primarily a video blog where he discusses Bond experiences and the people and brands that help to create those experiences...
David has been featured and sourced for articles in Time Magazine, The Boston Globe, The Courier Times, USA Today, Star Magazine, MM&M, The Exchange, The Guardian, The New York Times, Bond on Bond, American Media Inc., AP Wire and online social media outlets. David has been a speaker at Johns Hopkin, Hofstra University, Columbia as a Bond Experience expert. His collection represents one of the most complete example of Bond lifestyle items. Invited to cover Tom Ford, Omega, Heineken, Coke, Orlebar Brown, NPeal, Floris, Lock & Co., Sunspel, Turnbull & Asser, and a multitude of location partnership events, David has represented social media experiences for many years. In addition David has provided props and decor for Johns Hopkin Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace Premieres as well as the Devereaux Foundation 007 Fundraiser. The mantra of living like Bond, one moment at a time emanates from a concept of experiencing the joy of collecting small moments in life that add up to amazing journeys and stories....
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Credits:
Co-Editor: Joe Darlington
‘James Bond Theme’ written by Monty Norman and John Barry. Title Sequence music arranged and produced by James Sanger
Vlog Content Score: Jordan Nevin
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[@johnsimmons831]

No dime to buy. :(

[@TheBondExperience]

I love this...may have to steal!

[@johnsimmons831]

@@TheBondExperience By all means!

[@hcantrell10]

I’m totally stealing this lol

[@simontili3374]

astorflex dukeflex, half price

[@Johnmhemp]

​@@simontili3374 I just bought those on End. for $230 US They sure look close...same box and extra laces....so....on a budget...if $230 is budgeting....they do the trick..thanks to Iconic Alternatives.

[@SincereJudas]

These are made for Drake's by Astorflex, you can score nearly identical boots for less than half the price. The major difference being that Drake's doesn't have a split toe and Astorflex's model does. But otherwise they are identical, down to the box and wrapping. Also, you can resole these if needed.

[@philippdreyssig8167]

Andrew, i really love drakes. Love their ties, scarfs and so on… But your hint is just fucking awesome. I will definetly buy the astoreflex shoes. Thanks dude!

[@SincereJudas]

@@philippdreyssig8167 glad it helped! They're fantastic shoes.

[@robscherer]

DUKEFLEX SUEDE BOOTS - DARK CHESTNUT

[@SincereJudas]

@@robscherer yup!

[@callumwilson9264]

Cheers mate, you just saved me some £. Bought the Astorflex and they’re excellent!!

[@zafranjones6203]

Great review David. I highly respect that you were open about being gifted the shoes by the brand. After all, Bond lives a multi-millionaire lifestyle as a government employee. The Bond lifestyle in it's entirety is not feasible for all :)

[@alejandra12p]

I guess you are talking about the sanders boots, i remember the video about them that your soles where at the first day gone bad, maybe it was something wrong whit that specific shoe, i have the sanders for 3 years and i used them for everything from walking in the rain ,running to catch a bus , even dancing !! i don;t treat them like glass , i use them like full "all year around shoes " i am a reservist in the israeli army ( Sargent mayor) and i even use them for same days in active service. and the soles are fine indeed. keep posting new Bond items ,some of them are really great ,as you say buy only what you like .

[@VtotheKallday]

Great review. Hoping to buy a pair of these so the info you gave on sizing is much appreciated.. I think they look good with the cotton suit he wears in the movie. That outfit has bigger issues, mainly wearing braces with trousers that also have belt loops. Not sure what the costume department were smoking that day haha. It's either one or the other, never both.

[@theplasticdesert2408]

That yard 8:40 is begging for an Aussie bbq and afternoon of backyard cricket.

[@TechnoLawyer]

A true desert boot (unlined suede, with a crepe sole) is always like wearing a slipper, not a boot. I think some confuse a non-desert boot chukka for a desert boot.

[@There_Will_Be_Bond]

Great review David. I'm glad to know they stand up. Amazing to think other crepes dissolve so easily. I think they offer great contrast to the tan/beige suit. - Pb

[@you0nlylivetwice]

I purchased my Sanders Spectre this 2024, from watching your video and the AJB forum discussion I have no driven with them, just walking, they haven't worn down, I think it's going to take a long time before the heel and front get rownded enough for driving. I also think it was a total mistake to make the bottom in to 2 parts, since that is what makes it split.

[@vinced5741]

Bond wears the original laces as shown at 0:32. ;-)

[@alfredfrome9455]

Normally 8UK had to size up to 8.5UK Drakes were fine about changing. I'm not to far from the East London shop but a pain if you mail order.

[@kevincooke3882]

NTTD is supposed to not be ‘your dad’s Bond’ except these shoes are like your grandad’s. :) I prefer my C&J Chiltern boots. Not exactly a Bond model, but nicer looking. I also wonder how many of these brands will be credited in the film titles?

[@TheBondExperience]

Probably very few...

[@pcmacintyre]

The reason some have to size up is the width. Friends with the Drake's boot say it runs narrow.

[@TheBondExperience]

It is a bit narrow at first, yes.

[@ianarn]

I’ve tried those on! You really do need to half a size up from your actual size. The boots themselves felt wonderfully light, not sure i would have worn them with a structured cotton suit with jetted pockets but I’m not Daniel Craig lols.

[@johnmayweather7104]

Obsessed with Bond guy.

[@stefanf9145]

I had to size up ,,, 1 full size fits me perfectly. (sending back the first pair) - great shoes. (I own a couple of bond shoes/boots)

[@TheBondExperience]

Thanks for the intel!

[@davebloke2750]

Nice scalextric set David.😀👍

[@wizard73282]

Hello David. Could you please give us an update on the soles of the shoes? I'm curious as to how they have held up. Thank you!

[@robscherer]

I know you went over sizing a bit in the video, but I was curious about what size you wear in other models...like Alden, astorflex, etc...?

[@freshzestcarpetcare5455]

Wow you have some sweet cars . Great channel

[@TheBondExperience]

Thanks so much!

[@individual1977]

Like the Sanders Joel Hi Tops better. The Sanders are so comfortable. Less expensive as well.

[@Mil_Spec_Spartan_]

If that boot is a true stitch-down construction, you CAN take it to a cobbler and gave the sole replaced once it wears out.

[@hansbruceancomaancoma7479]

Hi David, I'm hans bruce from Chile and I'm a fan of James Bond, the same as your question is: I fit 7.5 UK in Chiltern de Crocket and Jones, you in drakes recommend buying the same number or half a smaller or medium number largest number ?? I remain attentive to your comments and excellent program the bond experience greetings

[@RobT07]

Nice. Hey, which gray cardigan was that in the garage?

[@martinlavare1938]

Are they still in good shape today? How did they wear over the years?

[@zeeshanansari939]

Home has nice decor😉

[@TheBondExperience]

Thanks!

[@johnt2257]

I love the boots

[@TheBondExperience]

They are fun.

[@pedrocols]

Very nice looking boots! However, I think the price is kind of high for what you get. Not even dainite soles.

[@TRUNGLE-qb3ps]

What is the sunglasses that you wear?

[@snacklofter]

I love these - and they have a pair left in my size (10.5 UK) - David I'm tempted! atb snack ps. Do you know what shoe size (uk) Daniel Craig takes?

[@tylermclaughlin2073]

My friend buy them! Everything drakes makes are top notch.

[@TheBondExperience]

I don't know Craig's size...

[@snacklofter]

@@TheBondExperience No problem - I imagine he may be a UK 9 or 10???

[@Anti-Taxxer]

Where’s that green briefcase from?

[@TheBondExperience]

It's actually a hand made doctor's bag!

[@Beatleboylevi]

David “Cat-Like” Zaritsky

[@hanniffydinn6019]

I only wear blue suede shoes! 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@TheBondExperience]

Elvis has left the building! ;)

[@grafiek]

Drakes are made by Astorflex. Check out their other range.

[@Rootportz]

new to this channel.. i like the content however i think shoes need more than 3 days to get the real feel of it. Could be a month depending how many times and how long you wear it.

[@PantsofVance]

Dear god you could build an entire other house in your backyard lol

[@blankn1612]

David, would you recommend these over the churches from quantum of Solace?

[@Spook291]

Chris Blankner no

[@TheBondExperience]

No, I think the QoS ones are favored by me more...

[@finestbone]

@@TheBondExperience hi just curious on the Ryder III's... did you size down and if so how much? thanks!

[@anfg7376]

more like the Kevin Costner experience...

[@reservoirfrog1]

Chuckasons

[@abby29605]

David, thanks for the great review. Unfortunately i find this style unappealing. It just does not look like a shoe that Bond would wear. More for a philosophy professor that a spy. The costume designers should have gone back to the Church's chukka.

[@nomgcata7556]

hello

[@TheBondExperience]

hello there!