Dainite Chukkas

[Cid]

l-r Rider Boot RBCB8 chromexcel with crepe sole, AS for BB burgundy scotch grain, AS for BB suede (both with Dainite sole)

Got the BB's during a F&F sale last year for well under $200/pair and they are well worth it. I've had the Riders since this spring and am sure they will be the durable choice for foul weather. (Past due for some Saphir treatment)

 

[Grayland]

I have all 3 of the AS for BB Dainite Chukkas. Black, Burgundy, and Brown Suede. Damn, that burgundy is awfully red, but they are great boots. Sleek enough, but sturdy enough too. A nice happy medium between the pointy toed chukkas and the blobby Alden version.

 

[apropos]

Originally Posted by ljrcustom

Do you have photos of the C&J after actually having been warn during the winter? Thanks. -LR
Our winter's are relatively mild here in Australia, but I have worn the Brecon through the tail end of winter and through what is turning out to be an unseasonally wet spring. I will get photos for you later.

Originally Posted by jrd617

According to Bodiley's, the Chepstow IS NOT storm-welted:

1. You can actually see the storm welt on the Chepstow 2.

Lurk moar, n00b!

Originally Posted by ljrcustom

Does storm welted actually make that much of a difference for the winter time, meaning when walking through snow, and or rain? -LR
Kinda. A storm-welted boot is not waterproof, but IME it will let in a lot less water than a standard GY welt.

 

[jrd617]

Originally Posted by apropos

1. You can actually see the storm welt on the Chepstow

Touche.

 

[pebblegrain]

in my experience Sestriere both feels softer and wears (slightly) faster than Dainite. It also seems lighter/less dense but I can't be sure of this.

 

[well-kept]

The BB burgundy chukkas do go through a very red phase. If you stick with it, they pass into a much more subtle range of colors. I'm on my second pair, both worn very hard in a host of conditions - snow, salt water, summer sun. They are durable and you don't need to baby them one bit.

 

[apropos]

well-kept, I'm in a place with no BB B&M presence - when you're planning on picking up pair #3 do you think you could drop me a PM?

 

[apropos]

As promised, the Brecon.

 

[yarnsforth]

Originally Posted by well-kept

The BB burgundy chukkas do go through a very red phase. If you stick with it, they pass into a much more subtle range of colors. I'm on my second pair, both worn very hard in a host of conditions - snow, salt water, summer sun. They are durable and you don't need to baby them one bit.

I have these also; very solid, though I would not recommend the dainite sole on snow - I find it to be too slippery.

 

[jrd617]

Anything else I can look at besides:

C&J Chepstow
C&J Brecon
Alden chukka
Sanders Holborn
Rider chukka

 

[chasingred]

Originally Posted by jrd617

Anything else I can look at besides:

C&J Chepstow
C&J Brecon
Alden chukka
Sanders Holborn
Rider chukka

How about Peal or Alfred Sargent?

 

[jrd617]

Originally Posted by chasingred

How about Peal or Alfred Sargent?

I know that Peal only comes in medium widths. Does the Sargent boot come in a wide width?

 

[chasingred]

Originally Posted by jrd617

I know that Peal only comes in medium widths. Does the Sargent boot come in a wide width?

I think so. Maybe check Pediwear?

 

[Parker]

Originally Posted by apropos

As promised, the Brecon.

Nice.

 

[Nick V.]

Originally Posted by pebblegrain

in my experience Sestriere both feels softer and wears (slightly) faster than Dainite. It also seems lighter/less dense but I can't be sure of this.

They are a less expensive imitation of Dainite.
Good but not as good as the authentic Dainites