Vans Chukka

This is Vans' spring 2011 core Chukka line up. I was very impressed with the pair I skated in summer so I ordered another pair to come in for the beginning of the new skate season. The grey suede Chukka with the gum sole should be in within the next two months. This shoe is completely suede, compared to my last being partially canvas. Hopefully it will last a bit longer than the last pair. Should be a good change from my Blazer SB's and Campus Vulc considering they have a lot better board feel.

R. Mack

Shoe A

The Chukka low

If you read Dallas's post below you will see that the Tre is very durable and has unsatisfying feel. Basically the Chukka low is the exact opposite of that. It has the best feel and I know that many core skaters choose to skate these over others. On the other hand the durability is pretty bad, the vulc sole wears down fast and some Chukka's are made of canvas. The sole is a waffle sole, like most Vans and is pretty grippy. The shoe lasted me less than a month. The shoe is quite breathable and the comfort is there, so don't worry about aching heels.

My parents had purchased them at a Vans outlet in Las Vegas for around thirty dollars American. If you choose to buy a pair of these, I recommend you to size a half size below your true size (if compared to Nike). The Chukka is affordable and I hope to get the black/gum colorway.




The Breakdown
Feel: 10/10
Durability: 5/10
Look: 8/10
Comfortability 7.5/10

Overall: 8/10

R. Mack

Little skate project

I have four shoes I've been skating lately: Adidas Gazelle, Nike SB Blazer, Vans Chukka and Adidas Campus Vulc. The plan is to give everyone a breakdown of the positives and negatives to skating each. I am excited to both write about the shoes and to skate each one. Don't expect this to happen until the rain leaves Saskatoon.

R. Mack

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R. Mack