• English

• Florsheim Imperial
  Buffalo Leather
  “Guardsman“ Chukka Boot
  Euro 380

  This vintage boot by Florsheim is far superior in build and finish than most shoes on the market today. This is an indestructible, Goodyear welted Shoe/Boot with solid brass buckle, a handsome Monk style shoe for town and a rugged and protective Chukka Boot for country. Tremendously comfortable!. The replacement cost today from one of the better American or English shoemakers today may safely be estimated at over 800 Euros. John Lobb’s almost identical version, the “Varese” is closer to 1400 Euros! What distinguishes this Chukka Boot from even other Florsheims is the use of dramatically textured and patinaed Buffalo leather (very much like Zug Grain and as indestructible). It is the colour of rose-wood burl.

  Both the Chukka Boot and the Jodhpur Boot derive from the 19th century British presence in India, and the discovery of the game of Polo in the 1850s by British tea planters on the Burmese border with India. (A ‘chukker’ is a period of play in Polo). Both boots were readily adapted by the British at home and quickly became staples of the Gentleman’s wardrobe. The Chukka Boot is a casual, sporting boot to just above the ankle, plain toed, fastening with two (although sometimes three or four) high lacings or strap (as in a Monk). The Chukka Boot is often called the ‘Desert Boot’ through being much adopted -in suede- by British forces

  Size Details

  US 13D UK 12E.......European 47D, for the medium width foot.

  Shoe Condition

  Good condition, recently restored with leather half soles and rubber heels. Sold without trees.

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