The chukka is one of the most versatile boots a man can own, and Alden pairs its clean, minimal silhouette with the rugged character of Dark Brown Kudu, a richly oiled leather from the African greater kudu antelope that is soft, supple, and low-maintenance. A layer of cork adds cushioning and insulation, while a triple-ribbed tempered steel shank provides the support and shape needed for all-day wear. Artisans at Alden’s Middleborough workshop finish the boot with a mini lug rubber outsole that offers just enough traction without adding bulk.
Features
Handcrafted in Alden’s famous Middleborough, MA workshop
Premium kudu leather upper that’s durable and water-resistant
Mini lug rubber outsole, cork filler, triple-ribbed tempered steel shank
Sizing
The Chukka Boot is built on Alden’s Barrie last. Take your usual Alden size.
Materials & Care
Made in USA
Leather: Dark Brown Kudu
Lining: Fully Leather Lined
Insole: Vegetable-Tanned Leather
Midsole: Cork Filler
Outsole: Mini Lug Rubber
Last: Barrie
Shank: Triple-Ribbed Tempered Steel
Construction: Goodyear Welt
Brush regularly and condition occasionally with a gentle leather conditioner
About Alden
Founded in 1884 by Charles H. Alden in Middleborough, Massachusetts, Alden has spent well over 140 years making the finest leather footwear in the United States. They’re renowned for using premium leathers from the world’s best tanneries—often from the famous Horween Leather Company in Chicago, where it's long been rumored that Alden gets first pick of the maker’s iconic shell cordovan. The same attention to craft carries over to Alden’s Middleborough workshop, where skilled artisans—some second- and third-generation—hand-finish each pair, a testament to the brand's status as one of New England's longest-surviving shoemakers.
