The Coolest Chukka Sneakers Right Now

Cop the dope ankle length footwear you need for the summer.

August 2, 2012

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While boat shoes are synonymous to the summertime, chukkas serve as a great alternative when you need to hide those cankles. Popularized in the '40s by the British Army in WWII, the desert mid-top footwear has been re-purposed today with streetwear and skaters in mind. From ALIFE to Clae, don't sleep on the Coolest Chukka Sneakers Right Now.

deltoro

Del Toro Alto

Buy It Now at The Webster Miami, $340

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apc

A.P.C. Low Tennis

Buy It Now at Bird, $139

barneys

Barneys New York Co-Op

Buy It Now at Barneys New York, $210

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cp

Common Projects

Buy It Now at The Corner, $350

pierre

Pierre Hardy

Buy It Now at Pierre Hardy, $188

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pointer

Pointer Footwear

Buy It Now at ASOS, $100

alife

ALIFE Indoor Sneaker

Buy It Now at Karmaloop, $90

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generic

Generic Surplus Apache

Buy It Now at Generic Surplus, $75

vans

Vans Vault Chukka Bardenas

Buy It Now at Bows & Arrows, $80

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cdg

COMME des GARCONS SHIRT x The Generic Man

Buy It Now at Haven, $184

clae

Clae Strayhorn

Buy It Now Clae, $120

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buttero

Buttero

Buy It Now at Barneys New York, $310

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