• English

• Florsheim Imperial
  “Guardsman“ Chukka Boot
  Euro 340

  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 500 Euros. John Lobb’s almost identical version, the “Varese” is closer to 1200 Euros!

  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 8D UK 7EE .....European 41D, for the medium width foot.

  Shoe Condition

  Excellent original condition with new, unused protective "Topy" thin rubber sole added.

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