▲ Chaka boots (left) / desert boots (right).
The origin of chaka boots Equestrian boots for polo
Chaka boots are pronounced “chuck-ah”, a reference to polo, which is one of the most worn items by men. Speaking of its history, it starts from the spread of “polo” from China to India in the 13th century, and became the favorite sport of the British royal court and nobles after being introduced from India by the British in 1850, and became the beginning of postmodern polo polo. The equestrian boots worn by royalty and aristocrats in polo at the time were named after the time unit of a polo match: 7 minutes per round (chukker), and became known today as chukka boots.
The Chaka boots are made up of two pieces – the classic design remains the same
For other shoes, there are only two to three holes. It consists of only two parts, consisting of two pieces on the front upper and the back body. Chaka boots are a testament to what makes good design, and it hasn’t changed much from World War II to the late ’40s when Clarks pushed it into the mainstream with the design of classified desert boots. The Chaka boots are still a pair of low-rise ankle boots, still with relatively few eyelets, and a wide rear upper that surrounds them. Just like any other style, it’s always going to follow the trend, but the chaka boots are always the same.
▲ Lin Guo’s chaka boots anti-wool version
Chaka Rubber Boots – Camel Brown
A more famous classification than Chaka Boots – Desert Boots comes from the boots of the Desert Soldiers
One of the categories of Chaka boots – Desert Boots, many types of men’s boots are from wartime military boots or popular culture, and its birth began in World War II (1939~1945). In 1941, Nathan Clark, the founder of Clarks, met British soldiers in the Middle East who had been deployed in North Africa. Finding that the boots for the soldiers had a high, heavy rubber soles that made it difficult to walk in the desert, he ordered a pair of ankle-high suede leather and rubber boots from the shoemakers in Cairo.
When the laces are tied on the body, they form a cone at the bottom, much like a reverse funnel, which allows the sand to flow out and prevent the sand from making the foot uncomfortable when traveling in the desert.
Clarks wasn’t the only one making desert boots at the time, but they were the first to start selling them. The same style of shoes still exist today, with a pair of suede, soft leather men’s shoes and boots that rise slightly above the ankle, and rubber soles with a high contrast (lighter color), which may be made in leather or other materials today, but still retain the color that contrasts with the shoe.
▲Nathan Clark met British soldiers deployed in North Africa in the Middle East and ordered desert boots.
▲ At the beginning of the desert boots, beige suede and raw rubber sole are one of its important features.
▲The Niu Bago version of Lin Guo’s desert boots, because it is made with a leather sole, is actually more formal chaka boots.
How to tell Chakka Boots from Desert Boots Chukka Boots vs. Desert Boots
These two terms are often used by brands in popular markets, and it seems worth knowing the naming of these two terms. They both belong to the category of booties, and desert boots are a special category of chaka boots. That is, “Not all chaka boots are desert boots, but all desert boots are chaka boots.”
Generally speaking, any boot with a low buckle (2-3) ankle height is a chaka boot, regardless of the material. Desert boots, on the other hand, are brighter, more casual chaka boots. While Clarks desert boots were originally made up of rubber-soled ankle boots in two-eyelet beige and khaki suede, the suede and rubber versions have now been replaced by a variety of forms and colors. If you want to break it down in more detail, in general, there are probably a few typical characteristics (but not absolutely):
▎Desert Boots:
Rubber sole (or raw rubber sole), more valgus stitching, more casual laces (some will be flat), 2 eyelets, low tube height
▎Chaka Boots:
Rubber sole (or leather sole), less exposed stitching, round laces, 2-3 eyelets, slightly higher tube height
All in all, desert boots are less formal chaka boots. But we suggest that rather than delving into strict orthodox definitions, it’s more important to know how to match them. Although desert boots are more casual, desert boots with a dark body, for example, are better to match with formal wear than bright blue chaka boots.
That is, because of the simple changes they make in the design, there will be big changes in different chaka boots. Wear a dark leather sole for formal occasions; For casual occasions, it is important to wear light-colored rubber soles, and choose boots that match your occasion and style.
▲Chaka boots usually use light-colored rubber soles, which are more casual.
▲ Leather desert boots are both formal and casual
Leather Desert Boots render coffee
Chaka boots and desert boots that can be worn in all seasons
Compared with work boots or lace boots, chaka boots are lighter, and the low-cut wearing feeling is different from the common medium-cut boots, which are more comfortable and casual. Walking in chaka boots is like wearing casual cloth shoes, but they also have the function of protecting the ankle. Its leather material makes it more formal than sneakers, but the choice of soft leather and sole gives it a casual feel, so you can move freely between casual and formal.
Wearing jeans, khakis, and T-shirts with chaka boots you can be just as relaxed and stylish, with a track jacket, denim jacket is a gentleman’s and timeless way to easily manage both occasions, the most savvy wearer knows how to find the best fit for themselves from chaka boots in the four seasons.
Desert boots are the opening of the formal casual shoes Dress Casual type, although from the perspective of modern society, desert boots are almost more formal in the sense of casual, more formal than sneakers but in formal wear and a little out of place, may be more suitable for jeans, khakis. For things like a casual lunch or a trip to the bar, wearing a pair of desert boots makes you look extraordinary, showing that you are an elegant adult who can clearly recognize that “sneakers are only for the gym”.
It’s not so necessary to pick a suitable season for desert boots, we think that boots should be worn in autumn and winter, but if it is a lighter suede boot, it is actually good in spring. But after all, it was originally invented in North Africa, so it doesn’t hurt to wear it in the summer. But the seasonal suggestion is that you can wear brighter colors in spring and summer, such as beige, but in autumn and winter, dark coffee, navy blue will be more suitable, and even the choice of bottom can also choose leather bottom.
Chaka boots are considered shoes with a low entry threshold, and the casual appearance is easy to match. If you are a friend who usually wears a more casual style, it is very suitable to choose Chaka boots, which are very stylish when you wear them.
The appearance of desert boots is closer to that of gentleman’s shoes, and the gentleman’s sense of elegance is also stronger. When wearing trousers to cover the boots, it looks like a pair of formal leather shoes.
But with a slight roll of the trousers, it’s an elegant pair of boots with a British style.
Chaka Boots / Desert Boots — Every man should have a pair of leather men’s boots
Any man should have a pair of desert boots or chaka boots in the shoe closet, and for those who are dressed for more formal occasions, they may wear them several times in casual occasions, but for those who are a little more casual, it is normal to have several pairs. Let us easily control and let the different colors of chaka boots and desert boots expand your practical wear gentleman’s life.
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