By Gabi Meyers | Last Updated: Aug 17 2022 | 4 min read
If I had to designate one shoe as the unofficial mascot of SG HQ—just one—it would be a chukka boot.
Yes, we love a Chelsea boot. And a classic white sneaker, too.
But there’s just something about a chukka that tugs at our style heartstrings. And that’s why, today, I’m going to show you how to wear chukka boots in all different outfits.
Below, find:
- What are chukka boots?
- How to wear chukka boots?
- Are chukka boots in st
- Best chukka boots for guys
What are chukka boots?
The tl;dr? Chukka boots are ankle-high boots with suede or leather uppers, and open lacing with two or three pairs of eyelets. Generally, they’ve got leather or rubber soles.
Chukka boots never go out of style (at least, not as long as we’ve been doing this) and can be worn year round, making them a men’s wardrobe all-star.
Plus, they work equally well mixed into casual or more elevated outfits, meaning they look great with basically everything you already own.
The beeswax leather pair below are desert boots, a type of chukka boots (sort of how an orange is a type of fruit, but not all fruit is an orange…ya dig?).
Are chukka boots stylish?
Yes!
The great thing about chukka boots is you can treat them like sneakers in terms of the type of outfits they go with. Meaning? Jeans, chinos, twill pants and cords are all great options.
You can also dress them up by trading up to dressier pants, or simply choosing a pair in a more luxe suede or leather.
How to wear chukka boots, five ways below:
The boot: Clarks
Easy to dress up or down, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a shoe more universally #SGapproved by the whole team than the chukka boot. Chukka boots, or desert boots as they’re also often called – great with jeans, it’s a pretty foolproof look. Below are some ideas for how to wear them with dress pants, chinos, and more.
MONDAY
trousers: Bonobos | watch: Fossil | tie: The Tie Bar
Wear it well: You can work a chukka boot into your office workwear, so long as we’re talking suit separates. With a full suit, they’d look just a bit too casual.
TUESDAY
sweater: Nordstrom | shirt: Charles Tyrwhitt
Wear it well: Update your standard shirt + sweater combo with cozy cords for a cozy, cold weather lewk.
WEDNESDAY
Wear it well: A rugged dark indigo jean jacket is an easy way to toughen up any outfit. Just be prepared for it to feel a little stiff for awhile, as this material needs time to naturally break in.
As you continue to wear your jacket, it’ll fade and form to your frame (that’s when it’s really shines). As outerwear like this will never stretch, make sure to choose a size that’ll you be comfortable wearing for the long run.
Once it gets really cold, add a sweater under the denim jacket, and a puffer over it for a cool, layered look.
THURSDAY
overcoat: Land’s End | sweatshirt: Mack Weldon
Wear it well: When we say layering season is our favorite, we mean it. Try putting a chambray shirt under a crewneck sweatshirt under a topcoat for the most casual-yet-pulled-together combo possible.
FRIDAY
Wear it well: Tie on a scarf over a thinner cardigan and henley for an easy to adjust travel outfit.
// Shop #SGapproved Chukka Boots //
Clarks Desert 2 Chukka boot, $150
SG Says: We love a suede chukka boot. And chocolatey brown suede? Yes please.
Allen Edmonds Driggs chukka boot, $295
SG Says: The casual contrast sole on this Allen Edmonds pair makes for a very versatile chukka boot. Built from hearty suede, it comes in a clean, classic silhouette.
Shoe the Bear Dalton leather chukka boots, $190
SG Says: A black leather chukka boot will never go out of style.
How to wear chukka boots to look stylish and stay warm
These classic boots straddle coastal surf vibes and Ivy League timeless style, perfect for any guy’s wardrobe.
If you’re ready to jump on board the chukka boot wagon but dread the thought of shopping for them…consider letting Team SG shop for you!
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