The Chukka Challengers: Vans Chukka Imitators
Posted by Nick Engvall | May 25, 2009
After seeing the Jordan Campus Chukka hit the web last week, it got us thinking about how many footwear companies have used the Vans Chukka as inspiration for their own Chukka-like silhouettes.
Though the simplistic Chukka style has been around since the 50’s, Vans has become the front runner in the classy silhouette. The name Chukka originated from the sport of Polo and somehow stuck over the years. The simple 3 eyelet lace setup has varied since the style originated, as has the simple and sophisticated look. We came across a number of companies that have taken a shot at their own version, some with success, some with epic failure.
Click here to take a look at those shoes that have taken inspiration from the Chukka. Let us know your favorite in the comments section.
Jordan Campus Chukka
Aug 19, 2009 at 11:32 am
the ones on the right r way better
Aug 17, 2009 at 9:33 am
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May 31, 2009 at 11:55 pm
those alifes luk lik pimp shoes
May 26, 2009 at 8:51 pm
the alf’s or alfs look like inmate shoes–lol—- 4 real doe
May 26, 2009 at 2:13 pm
I’m feeling the Tokis and the J’s.
May 26, 2009 at 10:45 am
GOURMETS, CLAE’S, BBC, TOKI’S
EVEN THOUGH I’M CERTAIN THE BBC’S ARE WAAAY OVER PRICED.
May 26, 2009 at 8:58 am
them clae joints is nice and them toki’s are decent. I would also mess with the jordan chukkas but that would be a last resort. I would not cop any of them for the simple fact that chukkas are ugly no matter how you try to style them. I am in the sneaker game.
May 26, 2009 at 8:45 am
Clae all the way!
May 26, 2009 at 6:00 am
BBCs, CLAE Mcqueens and the Air Toki are good looking
May 26, 2009 at 2:11 am
Why are there so many pages to this? I assume your server is now stable enough to include all of the images on the one page?
The article is almost pointless. Are you going to do one of these on desert boots next?
May 26, 2009 at 12:30 am
not really feelin ne of em
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May 26, 2009 at 12:11 am
Nd did Hamburlger sayy dhe pasrty’s are tuff ?! Ewww no taste iin shoes !! Stick tuhh stealinq McDonlaldsz
May 26, 2009 at 12:11 am
Nd did Hamburlger sayy dhe pasrty’s are tuff ?! Ewww no taste iin shoes !! Stay tuhh stealinq McDonlaldsz
May 26, 2009 at 12:09 am
Cleanest iiszx most deff dhe gourmets … Shaqed !!! Dose are uqli but dhe cleanest are dhe Clae McQueens !! Dere soo crispy wit iit menqq &+ dhe BBC ishh’sz
May 25, 2009 at 11:00 pm
The Emerica’s and the Gourmets go extra hard! [pause]
May 25, 2009 at 10:30 pm
dem pastrys r tuf…
May 25, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Toki
May 25, 2009 at 7:53 pm
toki n bbc them claes go hard 2
May 25, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Thanks to Vans.
The Clae’s are the nicest.
It has a clean look to me.
The rest are worked.
May 25, 2009 at 6:41 pm
I’m about to freakin cry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Y is JB so retarded!!!!!!!!!!!! People with small feet don’t like sneakers 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is that it Jordan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How can they not release the Toro Bravo in kids sizes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! People said they were but i cant find em anywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 25, 2009 at 6:30 pm
To write an article like this and give Vans credit for popularizing the chukka design while completely omitting the iconic Clarks Wallabee takes away from its credibility. Also, most of these chukkas don’t have 3 eyelets, yet the first page claimed that’s the signature design element (though it’s true that most ‘traditional’ chukka boots have 2 or 3). In fact, chukkas are distinguished by their eyelet placket, which is raised above the forefoot in something of a ‘flap’.
May 25, 2009 at 5:35 pm
1. Billionaire Boys Club/Ice Cream
2. Nike
3. Jordan
4. Emerica
5. Greedy Genius
6. Clae
7. Pastry
8. Alife
9. Gourmet
May 25, 2009 at 5:35 pm
these kicks have no appeal.
May 25, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Toki and bbc are clean
May 25, 2009 at 5:15 pm
the nike air tokis are really nice just like the vans chukkas are
May 25, 2009 at 4:42 pm
The Jordan Chukka is a real good look
May 25, 2009 at 3:39 pm
the jordan’s,BBC’s,and the toki’s look the best………my opinion is the only one that counts….
May 25, 2009 at 3:21 pm
The jordan chukka nd the tokis r nicest the rest r some ugly ass imitations
May 25, 2009 at 3:09 pm
where can i get toki?
May 25, 2009 at 3:05 pm
bbc toki’s and mcqueens are all fire but id go with toki’s to top as they look the cleanest and sexiest imo
May 25, 2009 at 2:18 pm
yeah bbc takes it …
May 25, 2009 at 2:01 pm
emerica topes, clae mcqueens. and the bbc’s
May 25, 2009 at 1:52 pm
agree with vnasty, mcqueen is amazing
other than that both the greedy genius and the j are decent
May 25, 2009 at 1:41 pm
The tokis are the most classic looking
but clae killed it with its interpritation of the chukka
May 25, 2009 at 1:26 pm
worst: alife, pastry, and gourmet
best: bbc hands down
May 25, 2009 at 12:47 pm
TOKI’s aka SABAKU’s for sure
May 25, 2009 at 12:42 pm
I think the BBC Chukka Suede and the Emerica Tope are the best of all of them
May 25, 2009 at 12:41 pm
TOKIs ftw