Alternative to Timberland Earthkeeper's City Chukka

[eotm]

http://www.zappos.com/timberland-earthkeepers-city-chukka-burnished-black-leather

Like the styling, the recycled leather eco-friendly stuff puts me off, probably low quality. There are some reports that they scuff easy and take in water! I want a similar boot for a long personal leisure trip through Asia. Idea is to minimize number of shoes needed while having something I can wear on the street/at attractions and at night to get past the bouncer in trendy lounges/clubs (I will not be taking sneakers for everyday wear, only these boots and a pair of canvas sperrys for boating/the beach). I refuse to wear chelsea boots. In a perfect world the boots I take on my trip would take polish well so I could buff them up and wear them to work (change into oxfords at my desk) in Manhattan down the line.

 

[eotm]

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[oaw01]

I've a pair and it's a POS. I got it for $50 from the N. Rack. Get a pair of AE Chukkas. If you want to go casual get some Timberland Boot Company shoes - I own approx 5 pairs.

The chukkas were at $99.

http://www.6pm.com/timberland-boot-company-men-boots/CK_XARCz1wFSAswUwAEC4gIEGAECCg.zso

 

[eotm]

thanks, this is really helpful. they looked ****** to me too. ae chukkas are too uncomfortable, I'm just doing to wear and destroy my current pair of chelsea boots.