What's The Best Chukka Boot? - (4 Things You Need To Know)

[@RoseAnvil]

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[@XxAssassinYouXx]

The definition of a good KZbinr. Makes video's regardless on the popularity. Makes video's on what he wants and likes.

[@sunejensen1958]

And that is good why? Lacking a bit in the logic departement in my mind.

[@bishopsnet]

What about the Red Wing Chukkas?

[@610-g9o]

@@sunejensen1958 So the videos feels more natural than ”pushed”.

[@lanebales903]

That’s why I like his channel shoes I may not wear still gonna watch. Quality content

[@BOOGiNS]

Uh no a good KZbinr is pure fan service. They put out what the viewer wants.

[@JimGreenFootwearOfficial]

Thanks for the mention and shout out Weston! Thought the series was great and offered a good selection of chukkas and price points. We looking forward to offering a few new styles and color ways later this year. Thanks again for the support and interest in Jim Green from day one.

[@sstein49]

I’m preparing for a African safari, and am rounding off my foot wear with 2 pair ofJim greens, 1. Ranger , 2. Vellie , will be in East cape and Namibian kalihari Imo y’all make the best price : value ratio safari boots ❤

[@xouthpaw]

I'd be curious to see an episode with a designer boot. See how Gucci, Versace, etc has held up in the quality department or if they're just banking on luxury status nowadays.

[@BL-yj2wp]

Those fashion brands tend to vary in quality randomly between models, Gucci for example sells anything from nice Italian all-leather shoes to dressed up plastic crap. They might work with different OEMs wich would explain that, I‘m pretty sure they don‘t have their own factories.

[@hoshme]

And specifically shoe brands, like Louboutin or Fluevog. I think a designer month would be fabulous

[@mikeho]

That video would cost to much haha

[@TheGungunn101]

Depends on the brand and the line. Ralph Lauren for instance has shitty stuff that you can find in Macy’s department stores, but their flagship stores have Goodyear welted shoes. Ralph Lauren Purple Label shoes are made by Edward Green the last time I checked

[@thechief043]

Yeah, I'd like to see how a pair of Crockett and Jones chukkas would stack up to something like the Grand Stones.

[@Traderjoe]

Chukkas are my favorite boot. I like ankle protection and more ruggedness than sneakers. But I don’t need construction boots and certainly not cowboy boots. Chelsea boots are ok, but I find that chukkas are a bit more secure while not being a pain in the ass to put on. I think more people should try chukkas.

[@tylerervin8947]

I think a cowboy boot mega series is in order. I’d love to see the big ones like Lucchese, Tecovas, Ariat, Tony Lama, Justins and maybe even Frye all cut in half and compared. A good old fashioned western duel to prove who’s the best in the west🤠

[@liamnoname6662]

I don't like cowboy boots, but this is a good idea

[@jjcavazos5420]

I completely agree!

[@ZayBurd]

I’d love to see some lucchese’s get cut in half, they’re my go to alligator boots

[@joshuasteele5108]

This comment has aged well

[@pm-yp5ri]

I don't personally like the look of chukas but I still immeasurably value these videos

[@markknister6272]

UGLY! Not a boot.

[@gqfiend]

Can’t agree more

[@cchavez248]

@Michael Montgomery perhaps, but some barefoot Zulus would have busted British butt if it weren't for firearms!

[@cchavez248]

I agree, I don't like the look of chukas when taken by themselves, but they really look better as a part of a well put together outfit!

[@pineapplesideways3820]

Rossi ripples will change your mind

[@garenosborn]

I ordered a couple of pairs of Jim Greens, chocolate rough out and saddle tan smooth. I’ve been wearing them all summer, without socks, rotating daily. They swing so far above their weight in terms of quality. Don’t regret buying them at all.

[@masonhill4065]

You raw dogging animal

[@zing999]

I thought the chukka series would be more popular. It’s an under-appreciated boot format. More than a shoe but without the heft, weight and hassle of a taller boot. BTW, I have similar complaints about the Clarks Desert chukka. I end up buying version called Clarks Desert Welt. Same boot but with good year welt construction and think double leather sole.

[@crispianbarlow5184]

I have been wearing "Bata" vellies from Rhodesia since the days it was still called Rhodesia. Crepe outsole, suede upper. On duty & off duty. I have never had the sole crumble or fall apart in chunks. And when the stitchdown is a problem, we add stitches right through the crepe sole. Lekker shoes and only about $20 & they last about 3-4 years of continuous use.

[@F0XD1E]

He's going to have a re-creation collab line of ww2 boots calling it now

[@liamnoname6662]

Better have those double buckle boots then

[@saudakar9004]

Nicks and Whites both already make those with a toe cap version although Im sure they will remove it for you, they dont make the buckles but the rest is pretty much the same

[@TJMartinek]

Gonna have to second that WWII boot. I'd buy a pair immediately. Don't change a thing about them other than making them new.

[@TJMartinek]

@@saudakar9004 Thanks for the tip, I'll check them out!

[@saudakar9004]

@@TJMartinek Be sure to choose the right leather for them, waxed rough out in brown should do the trick, altough they can do whatever you want if you pay em to

[@juanzambrano2944]

This series made me want a chukka boot, so even tho it wasnt popular loved it, cant wait for moctober

[@MrTimothyRodriguez]

In casual boots id live to see a Trickers vs Grant Stone vs Alden vs Allen Edwards. Possibly with a Viberg boot as well. That would be so crazy.

[@tonym4130]

Missing red wing chukka

[@srqsup]

It’s hard to beat Trickers.

[@dougparkhurst279]

I've enjoyed what I've seen of this series. I found an unissued pair of US Navy soft-toe "boondockers" (black chukka-style deck boots issued to recruits) dated 30 April 1974 earlier this month. Not a single crease in the leather or a hint of wear or dirt on the soles. I paid $30 for them but the materials and construction would likely cost north of $200 today, with leather insoles, leather vamp and tongue lining, a huge steel shank, and fully through-stitched Goodyear-welted soles. Even a mass-produced military contract boot had craftsmanship in 1974. They shined up nicely and the leather is as supple as if they were made last month. They look as splendid with a suit or even a kilt as they do with jeans. Your videos have really helped me understand what goes into a quality pair of boots, and to appreciate it when it can be had. Keep it up. Looking forward to the WW2 series!

[@tkingsta1]

Lovely series man! 👌. For someone who works at Clarks, you hit all points.

[@appleflamingogecko1657]

I would love to learn more about why boot shapes are so narrow and I love coverage of zero drop and wide toe box boots.

[@danlightened]

Exactly! I almost never wore shoes after finishing school. (It was mandatory back then.) Everything is too narrow for my broad feet. Only very few brands offer specially a wider toe box. (Like Asics but it's athleisure wear.) Recently, I came across a KZbinr who says the reason for narrow shoes/boots is because the leisure/elite class wanted to differentiate themselves from the working class. Because the working folks couldn't work in those shoes even if they could afford it.

[@fredseekingbibleturth]

I learn a lot from this channel, honestly, though I am disappointed to see this Chukka series ending without seeing more Chukka boots cut in half.

[@TheTinkeringMachinist]

Yea I really felt this series had a lot more life in it... Wonder if he relies on venders/makers sending in shoes, and not many did for this series?

[@geniej2378]

Please more of these for women's boots & shoes! I would love to have a similar buyer's guide for women's boots.

[@Gonzplays]

I have been rocking the Jim Greens off and on while at work over the past month and the fit is fantastic due to the wide toe box. The sole is the only sore spot since it is very stiff however. I like the atypical chukka look the most.

[@ABD5667]

The Jim Green vellie style is also locally known as veldskoen basically field shoe. A basic durable affordable leather shoe.

[@signdeals4972]

I ordered the Jim Greens after your last review. I’m excited to get them!

[@ahkrael]

I got a pair of Jim Green vellies a year ago, after seeing his review on the Razorbacks. I do manual labor on concrete floors, and the vellies have held up to be both super durable (only scuffs on the top grain, can buff out/re-oil) and most important, super comfortable - I put a superfeet Insole in them, and out of several different types of boots I've worn, they are just about the most comfortable on hardtop surfaces (you really notice poor support/comfort after a few hours of work, night and day difference). I'm considering getting a pair of their roughout leather chelsea boots (outbacks) just cause I like their vellie and razorback so much.

[@signdeals4972]

@@ahkrael I just got notified that they shipped. Hope to get them this week!

[@Indiskret1]

I love chukka boots, probably my favorite type of shoe. Just got a pair of Grenson in snuff suede, quite nice. Thanks for making these kinds of videos despite them being less popular, much appreciated.

[@danlightened]

Ikr? I never had boots because I live in really hot and humid climate. I'm planning to buy one and I think chukka boots look clean and minimal. Chelsea boots do too but I personally find them a bit feminine. Moreover, their slim profile makes it difficult to wear with my broad feet. But I hear Chukka boots have a wider toe box.

[@luisg6404]

I have 4 pairs of the Jim green chukkas. they're super comfortable and are roomy enough to put your favorite insole. When I'm traveling and I know I"m going to be walking 5+miles a day I bring my JG's. For the price you can't beat them. One of my pairs are due for a resole soon. I picked up 2 pairs last black friday for 50% off, 60 bucks each. I couldn't resist.

[@Acemans]

You should do another chukka episode, with different brands like Allen Edmonds, Alden and redwing.

[@michaeldavis2218]

Sorry to see this end. I was waiting for the red wing chukka review… heritage and weekend…

[@markopolo9936]

Very surprised that red wing work chukka isn’t here, I own two pairs and they are great 👍

[@MrStaz-dj7uq]

Same!

[@miked4293]

Came looking for exactly this comment!

[@TheTinkeringMachinist]

Same! I have one pair in the Briar oil slick, just a really nice shoe in a really nice leather.

[@brianeharmonjr]

Sooooo many great styles of Chukkas left out. Wish you would have been able to include more

[@littlejackalo5326]

No one watched the chukka boot series videos. It's time to put them to bed. If you subtract the people like myself, who watched the videos "just because," and could care less about the chukka boots, the number of viewers who care about them would be miniscule. It's not worth it. 40k views on average means he's making almost no money. A couple hundred bucks plus sponsor money.

[@Fiddleback]

Bought some Jim Greens yesterday on the strength of your review of them. I'll trade actual information for hordes of viewers any day. I would be interested in seeing you take on some Skechers shoes and boots in the future. They've seemed a good value for what you get to me, but seeing inside them may make all the difference.

[@Toad_Hugger]

Had a pair of the Jim Green Vellies for a few months now and wear them all the time. Great value shoe.

[@needfortweed8734]

I had one pair of Skecher sneakers with memory foam and all that jazz. Looked ok, but when I walked my fat self around they tended to make me feel it in my shins. For walking purposes I switched to New Balance 624s, and they are much better to walk around in. So I think that at least when it comes to sneakers, Skechers are more about the looks than the quality. I also have a pair of Skecher sandals that I use at work, and I have had better sandals as well...

[@seanbryant2848]

Great video, and I know you can't include all the boots that can fall into the "Chukka Boot" range, but I ordered and received my custom-made Truman Boots, made on the 79 last... they are phenomenal. They are Goodyear welted, cap-toe, and not a terribly high shaft, and I think they actually can qualify in the Chukka category. They are impeccably made, and as for the "custom", well, they sell regular and wide widths, and my feet are narrow, so, I asked them if they could make me a pair in a "B" width, and they are the closest thing to custom boots, and they fit perfectly, right out of the box, with minimal break in time. The ROUGH-OUT leather is again... phenomenal.

[@ambi8822]

Thanks for making this series, I don't see a lot of Chukka love so this helps despite the small range shown here. Was hoping to see the Solovair ones here, but informative nonetheless!

[@TheTinkeringMachinist]

I have the redwing work chukkas, for the $159 I paid (2nds) they are a phenomenal value.

[@jjcavazos5420]

If you ever do an Oxford Series I highly recommend checking out the Ecco Virtus 1 Wing Tip Tie in Moonless.

[@justinkase1360]

I love Chukkas, just so versatile IMHO

[@alleyhamster]

I'd like to see a review on the Veldskoen chukka boots. Originally only available in South Africa, you can buy them in the US now. They claim they originated the chukka design and everyone else copied it. I've been wearing the heritage model for five years now. I'll reserve comments and wait to see if those are reviewed later.

[@SteveSpeirs]

Picked up a pair of Veldskoen Heritage a couple of months ago. Would love to see a review too.

[@mikekirby2085]

Man the OG clarks look so cool and are great as long as you dont have to use your feet.

[@Basboy]

So true! I'm still looking for a better built chukka that looks similar to the Clarks in Beeswax and a rubber sole.

[@jeremiahshine]

My Clarkes lasted a month. The arch snapped. I think I must have stepped on a stick.

[@The40Glock1]

I'm a fan of clarks their shoes are sooooo comfy specially since I'm flat footed

[@adriancritten637]

1st up - I really like your channel - particularly your style of delivery, your enthusiasm shines through and you never sound patronising, just keen to share what you know. Keep it up! May I suggest you try a Chukka from maybe Loake or Cheany from the UK or Carlos Santos of Spain? Really beautiful boots (esp the C.S. ones!)

[@jamesbondiv4072]

With an old pair of Kenneth Coles (worn soles, quite uncomfortable), if I take them to a cobbler, can they put an extra sole on to make it comfy again?! 🤔🤔

[@Littlelamb2023]

ive had a pair of clarks for 15 years and still going strong. best shoes ive ever had. just got me some clarks for work (construction) ill see how they go! love ya vids, new sub for ya 😉

[@jabarib.73]

Can you do "Boat Shoes" next? Thursday just came out with a new model!

[@RoseAnvil]

that might perform even worse than this series ha ha

[@WristyGymnast]

@@RoseAnvil philistines

[@chemboy63]

I like chukkas and thanks for publishing this despite the lack of interest. Us usual, Grant Stone seems to be the way to go.

[@music-vd2dl]

I picked a good year welted Cole Haan during travel and has been a very reliable find

[@lloydthomas2896]

Wish you’d done Red Wing Postal Chukka.

[@Antweak83]

The redwing 3141 would be something to consider. I own the 3141, the thursday scout work chukka. I also own the jim green vellies in tan leather. The vellies with an insole is by far the most comfortable and had only a 1 day break in and is my go too for a workshop slipper. I wear them 3 days a week in a woodshop. I wear a 9.5E so the wide toebox is great.

[@KavaKavana]

Got the Clark’s desert coal for 83$ new and the steeds suede couldn’t look better. The improvements from the desert boot made these feel like a great value. Rockin em right now a felling pretty sharp

[@ryanmckenzie5918]

Glad I found this! I've been looking into chukkas and really needed a good resource. Thanks!

[@vandalsgarage]

I've got 7 or 8 pairs of chukkas in my closet. All but one pair are Red Wings, the other is a pair of Mason Postman Chukkas. Chukkas are comfy, quick on and off, and can be dressy, casual, or rugged. Over the last five or so years before I retired, I bought boots to last the next 30 years, before my income would be cut back in retirement. I can't imagine spending 300 bucks or more on work boots now, glad I don't have to, but also don't have to wear crappy shoes that hurt my feet.

[@danlightened]

Oh cool! According to you, what kinda boots are good for hot climate or say, summer. I hear Chukkas are comparatively lighter.

[@donatoferioli7426]

In the UK. Love my red wings. But have come across an unknown Spanish brand called Roamers. They're made in Spain. Very cheap. About $40 for swad stitched down crafted boots.

[@christopherjahn2044]

Thursday boots are on sale; just picked up a pair of new Scouts for $39.

[@DancingSpacePotato]

I’m not wild about chukkas, but I felt the need to own a pair. I got the Clark’s Desert Guard. They have a strip of their beeswax leather around the stitch down welt. I like them for what I wanted them for. They’re squishy and so casual looking they don’t look weird when I’m in shorts and a tshirt kicking rocks and throwing sticks for the dogs at the river. When they’re toast I’m going to try to resole them myself as a pair of Jim Green’s are ordered

[@coryshook7648]

Keen made a chukka called a Portsmouth that I absolutely loved but it was almost like a hiking boot ,almost. Good video good channel good work!

[@pattgsm]

This series has a lot of potential. Break it up into casual desert boots (crepe sole) and casual to more formal dress chukkas (leather, hard rubber) . Lots of brands that may have been considered but has yet to be deconstructed.

[@Adam_K14]

Timberland Davis Square Chukka would you please review these

[@AJMacDonaldJr]

The Red Wing Weekender is a great chukka! 😃

[@senortrob]

The leather on those stretch alot. I went with the Redwing work chukka instead

[@AJMacDonaldJr]

@@senortrob I also have a Red Wing work chukka

[@hermes8258]

Great channel, super videos. Please critique footwear that is... a. Wide (some viewers can't fit normal shoes) b. Natural shape of foot (for those of us who dislike pointy shoes) c. slip-on (no laces, suitable for Asian cultures)

[@WSShooter85]

Man I am excited for the WWII boot series. I will probably shed a small tear for their destruction, but I am definitely interested in learning about their construction! By the way loved the Chukka boot series, was definitely on of my favorites!

[@appleflamingogecko1657]

Keep following your heart on content and let's grow this channel!

[@Klunker1]

My Grant Stone Chukka’s on sale under $300 are fantastic. Worth every penny to me.

[@MatthewJBD]

I bought a pair of Lambretta desert boots on Amazon for like £30. They look great and are decent quality. - I think you'll be surprised

[@Robbajohn]

Dont think ill ever be in the market for a chukka boot but it was still fun to watch the series. Will there be a cap toe boot series? Im tinkering with resoling and working on my own boot repair and learned my rugged blue jackson boot was a fake cap toe. There was only about an inch of overlap. Keep up the great videos.

[@jeffparryncc1701]

I used to wear desert boots in the 70's and 80's. Nice to see them here.

[@paulh6591]

I've had pretty good luck with Rockport and Timberland chukkas in the low-cost range which have worn like iron.

[@nevergiveupnevergivein7655]

Hockerty offers a fully customizable chukka boot with stitched and not cemented soles for around $200.

[@Salsbuildingboat]

Clark Desert chukka with rubber sole are absolutely comfortable , that type of boot won’t force the foot 🦶 to take his shape and won’t create friction . Also need to say that due to that simple and breathable structure the foot won’t sweat , it would improve the strength of the foot just cause the foot will do the work naturally . I recommend that type for long and comfortable walks .

[@seanferguson5460]

Awesome! You should try hybrid chukkas, that is sewing them back together but with mismatched halves.

[@chrisb.487]

"You give them a dirty look and they get dirty" That really made me chuckle, hahaha

[@geographyinaction7814]

This episode sort of threw me. I have been wearing Clark's Desert Boots since the 80's, and I love them. Chukka's are different from the Desert Boot, in usually having a harder sole and a heel. Desert Boots have a crepe sole, without a prominent heel. In my opinion, the Clark's original Desert Boot is the best; tan suede, comfortable, and go great with a pair of jeans, shorts, khaki's, and when you're driving your Land Rover. I have a pair of Beeswax Clark's too, but the suede are still my fave's.

[@pattgsm]

How does Sanders Hi Top Playboy, (the other icon of chukka boots), AE x Drop chukka, Alden unlined chukka not make this list? I love what you do but you gave us like 20 white sneakers but only 5 chukkas?

[@gibbethoskins8621]

I have a pair of this style boot by a brand called Colorado in Australia... 20 years of abuse and still going and haven't even resoled them yet Side note: I would argue those Jim Green's look great

[@andybryant1772]

I did hear Steve MqQueen wore chukka boots back in the 60s and 70s. They had a resurgence in popularity in the 90s. I don't know why they aren't so popular now. 90s fashions have come back in.

[@Mechazawa787]

I love Chukkas, Ecco are super comfy but short lived, currently wearing some Allen Edmonds ones that are very good quality, and have a great last shape for me, but came with AE branded rubber soles that were terrible, seemed to wear too fast despite being unnecessarily hard, and loved to pick up pebbles or small bits of hardware and hold on to them until you pried them out. Had some of the Vibram lugged gumlite soles put on and they are delightful now.

[@markdunn1931]

I really like the GS boot my only complaint is the thick sole. Any suggestions with the quality but with a thinner sole. Great channel, cheers...

[@johnjessie3083]

Thank you buddy!! It help’s me a lot! M really boots lover ❤❤

[@GregKnowling]

Rockport was my go to back in the day wanted to see them in here

[@jameslarue2878]

I've always liked chukkas. Your analysis is enlightening, and now I know what to look for, and what to avoid. Thanks!

[@HNNNNNGGGGGGGGGG]

You should do either a service boot video with the viberg service boot in it or just a solo review of the viberg service boot. Would love to see what they look like inside!

[@jagejg7239]

I don’t know what chukka boots are but I have many. Wears like a sneaker, but looks better imo, while not being dress shoes.

[@jeremiahshine]

I bought a new pair of Clarke's chukka boots for casual use. Within a month of easy use the sole snapped in the arch. :/

[@terranempire2]

I have the Thursday work Chukkas. Been beating on them they keep asking for more, been looking at the smooth leather dressy style was going to buy but then AE dropped it’s broad streets and I have had met heart set on a pair of them for a few years,

[@terencegalati970]

Next year you can do a chukka update and include 4 or 5 boots that viewers request to fill in the gaps. This review provides a thoughtful overview over a wide price range. Yes, it is missing a few $500 and $1000 boots, but it is also missing some $30 outlet boots. Perhaps make rack to hold the half shoes and slot in the new contenders--Top Gear style. Also consider an "Anvil" score, each boot rated on durability of its components. A "Rose" score would be its overall value.

[@gilmendoza8092]

I like what you did on video length 10:01, if you know you know 👍🏻

[@theamericancristero7390]

I love how that table has t shirt, polo shirt, blazer, and suit shoes.

[@andrewmuriithi2148]

I have the Ralph Lauren polo marlow brown chukka boots, best chukka boot i have ever owned

[@jhnlngn]

I've been wanting to buy a pair of Snuff Suede Chukkas and just now saw that you did this series. I was settled on a pair of Crockett & Jones but someone recommended Jadd to me. I wish you had gotten your hands on a pair of them! I would love to see how they make a boot in England for such a reasonable price.

[@glenjohnson9660]

love to see how well teva sandals are made.

[@Alex1130]

I got a pair of thursday chukkas with the wedge sole. It has rugged and resilient leather and im not sure if that's rough out or not but they're great!

[@mattlee87]

Been rocking some 5.11 chukka boots, oddly enough. They're like tennis shoes. D30 midsole. Kinda weird but it works

[@PhilZero]

Fwiw I enjoyed the chukka series. But just going by boot popularity… if you do a Chelsea series involving more than just Blunds and Redbacks, those will be views galore.

[@barclaysauers255]

I like my L.L.Beans but I haven't cut them in two yet so what do l know?

[@bobbydazzler8051]

Would love to see Golden Fox’s U.S. made 5” Heritage 1961 Chukka as well as their China made Heritage Chukka cut in half to analyze their “Goodyear Welt” and internal construction brought to light. $210 vs $130 cost respectively I’d be surprised if they can be proven a quality choice.

[@albertvillalobos1377]

I bought a pair of discontinued dr marten Sussex service chukka boots that have turned me into a fan of chukkas. Leather is thick and soft, stitch down, big toe box, looks like you jumped out of 1900 In a good way.

[@hikingpipes6911]

I like chukkas. I have the Red Wing Work Chukka in briar. Love it.

[@jessijam5385]

For me, the resoleable many times is a big benefit of GYW has. The Stitch down is kind of weird i think, even on top tier brand like Viberg, Whites,... use stitch down, maybe because of some economic reason more than other reasons.

[@nateeaton1]

Please do a review of the Red Wing 595, “the original work chukka”! I’d like to know how you think it compares to the chukkas reviewed here.

[@johnwhite6353]

Timberland larchmont waterproof chukka boots A11EI is my choice.

[@BOOGiNS]

There's a lot of mid range work boots that I'd like to know about. We need a midrange work boot series. $200 and under.

[@mary11567]

I’d love to see a Frye boots review!!

[@cesaremigliaccio739]

I would add that here in France it's IMPOSSIBLE to find aftermarket laces for Clark's. I'm not buying them anymore 😓

[@irishmonk717]

I want your advice. I can't get Redwing Iron Rangers or Blacksmiths because my size is bigger than they make. They're ordering in a pair of 953 Supersole work boots for me to try. I can find almost zero info on the quality of the 953s. Are these a good alternative to Iron Rangers. I've worn RW 4470 Pecos since 1997 and a pair of Carhartt 3601. They've lasted and are technically still good. Will the 953s do as well??? Thanks!!!

[@ericbell429]

Do you prefer the grant stone chukka over the redwing briar oil slick 3141?