chukka boots

Desert boot style

Chukka boots are ankle-high leather boots with two or three pairs of eyelets and open lacing.

The style originated from polo, where players wore similar boots during breaks between periods called chukkas.

They're typically unlined with a rounded toe, suitable for casual or smart-casual wear: He paired his chukkas with khakis.

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Opposites
boot height

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Footwear extending to mid-leg

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closure method

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Elastic-gusset ankle boots

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formality and style

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Formal lace-up footwear

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Family

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G