The Desert Boot and Chukka appreciation/review thread

[Munky]

Searched the thread and saw them mentioned once, but does anyone have experience with the Crown Northampton desert boots? They were compared to Jadd but I think I like the toebox more on these. I have a pair of Alden 1493 unlined chukkas in snuff but would like something even more casual to wear with jeans

Woodford Desert Boot - Snuff Kudu Suede

The Woodford Desert Boot is a classic ankle height, 2 eyelet design based on a classic 1950's pattern. Sat atop a natural crepe sole that is extremely hardwearing, lightweight, and very comfortable.

crownnorthampton.com

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I have a few pairs of Jadd desert boots and a pair of Crown Northampton. For me, the Crown feel much less structured and not particularly supportive. I wasn't mad about the finish, either. For me, Jadd boots fit really well and the company has the advantage in that Jadd will ask for the measurements of your feet and make the boots accordingly. Jadd boots are really well made and finished and they are ridiculously comfortable from the off.

 

[JUAN MANUEL]

Are you enjoying those?



Not anymore. ?

These arrived today from England. Had to go across the Pond to find them.

The Dukeflex by Astorflex in Dark Chestnut.

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Those look great.

Mine are very very comfortable. Can you send more pics with better lightning?

Best regards

 

[JUAN MANUEL]

Tricker's Bruno

I like how the vamp looks shorter than in other chukkas, I guess is because it has 3 eyelets.

 

[Mercurio]

Tricker's Bruno

I like how the vamp looks shorter than in other chukkas, I guess is because it has 3 eyelets.

Do you have a side photo of your chukka boots?

I feel that the vamp looks shorter, not because of the three eyelets but how the "ears" are designed, which are longer than usual, as I try to illustrate in the next image:

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You could take a top view of some of your chukka boots alongside each other, just to compare.

 

[Johnniegold]

Those looke great.

Mine are very very comfortable. Can you send more pics with better lightning?

Best regards

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[JUAN MANUEL]

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Thank you sir, very nice.

 

[Mercurio]

Very happy with my Sons of Henrey Ambly chukka boots: very comfortable last and kudu leather has no issues with bad weather.

 

[Duke Santos]

x-post with the C&J thread.

Moltons and Rugby.

 

[Northants bloke]

Cheaney today

 

[mr monty]

C&J for RL shell cordovan

 

[mr monty]

Brunello Cucinelli

 

[Northants bloke]

Today's Loakes

 

[leparrain7]

Sanders hi-top

 

[Mercurio]

Loake PIMLICO

 

[Sockett&Bones]

C&J for RL shell cordovan
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What last is this built on?