Unlined Chukka in Snuff Suede (1493)
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The Chukka is a wonderfully designed boot balancing perfectly between classiness and casualness. It can be worn with a variety of outfits. It was designed around 1940s for polo players (time periods of a polo match are called "chukkas"). It is built on the Leydon last and is fully unlined and unstructured, providing great comfort around the foot for the wearer. This design has been copied countless of times by other brands while never achieving the level of craftsmanship from Alden.
What is Suede? It is a leather made from the inner part of an animal's hide (the corium). It is therefore less resilient compared to a full-grain leather, but is however really appreciated for its softness, pliability, comfort and patina. Suede develops very quickly the famous "rolls" on the toe box which gives the boots a "worn-in look".
Leather
- Suede Calfskin Leather
- Unlined
- Natural Leather Insole (Vegetable Tanned)
Construction & Last
- Leydon Last
- E width
- Unstructured Toe
- Leather Outsole
- Antique Prestitch Reverse Welt
- Tempered Steel Shank
- Two Eyelets design
Manufacturing
- Made at 1 Taunton Street, Massachusetts, USA in the Alden family factory.
Note: Imperfections on the leathers are normal and expected as the leathers used by Alden are not heavily finished but keeping their natural finishes as much as possible. (unlike leathers from luxury brands)
According to my size US11 on the brannock scale:
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D Width / Average width and volume feet:
- it is advisable to size down 0.5 if you have a narrow or average width foot.
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E Width / Bigger than average width and higher volume feet:
- it is advisable to size down 0.5 if you have wide foot or taller instep.
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If you want a bit more room in the forefoot, take you true brannock size. An additional insole may be required to secure your foot. I chosed the second option and the chukka is perfectly comfortable like that, even more than without the additional insole !
Maintain the quality and appearance of your Snuff Suede Unlined Chukka with a suede brush. Enhance its rejuvenation by using a suede spray. Avoid applying waterproofing spray as it can restrict the natural breathability of the leather by sealing its pores.
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Exchanges rules are specified in the Refund Policy
Various items are excluded from returns (and thus exchanges):
- Leather jacket
- Underwear
- Socks and swimwear
- Grooming products
- Gift cards
- Last Call / Sale products
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