Chukkas -- do I need them?

Originally Posted by balaskonis

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let me redeem myself.... http://www.theshoemart.com/cgi-bin/c...OOT&rpro=31695 better?
Negatory. Those look like coco breads.

Originally Posted by IBJanky

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Those are pretty nice looking too. Any other info? Color? myke
Sure M. They're #6 shell cordovan from SF member Ron Rider. Ron is the only seller that makes RTW shell cordovan chukkas w/ a slim rubber sole, afaik. Perfect for a motorcycle or bicycle commute, or serious walking. I've had that pair for over year, and they've gotten a lot of wear. His website in the link above will have prices and other styles, leathers and colors. He does MTO for a slight upcharge and you can get really creative w/ him. For suede boots, I'd probably go w/ Alfred Sargents, such as from Pediwear. I have a suede pair of their shoes that I love. They have a MTO program, and I should receive my first pair from it in a few days. It will be my "one shoe." If only someone made an RTW pair of high chukkas like the Sanders George, but w/ Dainite soles, I'd be in heaven. The George (not my boots. The image is from an old UK eBay listing):

I dunno... i dont see the appeal of Chukkas yet... then again i'm still trying to convince myself to make the jump from slight bootcut to slimmer straight jeans too haha

Originally Posted by splattered

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I dunno... i dont see the appeal of Chukkas yet... then again i'm still trying to convince myself to make the jump from slight bootcut to slimmer straight jeans too haha

I too was not convinced, but then I got these and I'm gettin' in to Chukkas now.

Originally Posted by adagio

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I too was not convinced, but then I got these and I'm gettin' in to Chukkas now.

what are those, if you don't mind me asking?

Originally Posted by emptym

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If only someone made an RTW pair of high chukkas like the Sanders George, but w/ Dainite soles, I'd be in heaven.

what's so special about dainite? i don't get it...

^They look like normal leather soles from the side, have great grip, and are very durable. Perfect for secure walking, bicycling, and short motorcycle commutes. Rider's Sestriere version is great too. Vibram's Eton version may be. Haven't tried it.

Originally Posted by w.o.e.is.me.

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what are those, if you don't mind me asking?

They're John Lobb Romsey in Dark Oak with rubber soles.

I happened to swim over to the shoe Appreciation thread right after this one.

http://www.styleforum.net/showpost.p...ostcount=11789

Yeah, I was going to sell the Romseys because they are an EE fitting, but I tried thicker socks and they are fine. I haven't worn rubber soled shoes for about 25 years (apart from the gym) but I found that I was wearing my "beater" shoes a lot during the rainy season (September to June ) and not wearing my good shoes at all (total waste) so I decided to give these a try. I must say that you can't tell they're rubber soles unless you look right at the bottoms of the soles. From the side they just like like the regular leather soles.

http://www.prestigium.com/news/mode/...orama/11/#show lobb double monk chukkas - for tha chukistis =)

Looks like the strap would cut into your shin. The pudding's overegged for my tastes.

Originally Posted by ThinkDerm

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lobb double monk chukkas - for tha chukistis =)

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Originally Posted by ThinkDerm

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http://www.prestigium.com/news/mode/...orama/11/#show

lobb double monk chukkas - for tha chukistis =)
I like these. I'm not a big fan of double monks, but I do like these.

Originally Posted by ThinkDerm

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lobb double monk chukkas - for tha chukistis =)

it's a love and hate affair...