Chukkas are ankle-high boots with minimal eyelets and low or no heels. They are sold in a variety of styles and materials for casual wear, outdoor wear, and workwear. Chukkas are most popular as men’s shoes and are made of genuine leather, suede, or artificial materials.
Chukkas are best known as boots that rise to the ankle and traditionally only have two or three sets of eyelets for lacing. Chukkas are also the separate time slots during which the game of polo is played, similar to periods or quarters in other sports. Only people familiar with the game of polo are familiar with the word chukka as it applies to the sport. This article looks at chukkas as the first mentioned boot style.
Chukkas are best described as ankle-high boots with minimal eyelets and low or no heels. This is traditionally what vintage chukkas look like. However, several designers today sell shoes described as chukkas that may fall slightly below or above the ankle and may have more than two or three sets of eyelets.
Available in a wide variety of styles, chukkas are sold for casual wear, outdoor wear, and workwear in men’s, women’s, and children’s sizes. They may also be described as low-rise hikers or lace-up boots, or classified under other descriptors. They are most popular as men’s shoes and are sold by a variety of designers from LL Bean to Redwing.
Chukkas are usually made of genuine leather, but they are not made of sheepskin. They can also be found in suede and artificial materials. When venturing into a shoe store, offering the word “chukkas” as a description of the style of footwear you’re looking for will most likely prompt you for a white look. It’s a fun word to say though, and seeing if a sales associate has any idea what they mean can be entertaining. If you come across a shoe sales associate who knows exactly what he means, chances are he’s ventured into a quality store with a knowledgeable sales staff.
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