Teva Men's Durban Leather Chukka Boot

These boots are too long, too narrow and too awesome! Weird description of a great pair of boots, I know- but that's how I'd describe them. First, the fit: The sizing is bizarre at best. I wear a 9.5 or 10 in most shoes. Following the advice of other reviewers, I went down to a size 9. I don't own a size 9 in any other shoe, but I'm glad I heeded that advice. Actually, even the 9 is still generously long. I think the 8.5 would still leave plenty of room. At the same time, they are really narrow. I have a narrow foot (can wear a 'B' width sometimes) and my arch is almost hanging out past the sole! The insole is removable- thankfully- so you can insert a custom orthotic. I held up the stock insole aginst the different orthotic insoles I have as I decided which would fit best. The difference in shape was so pronounced. I've never had such a hard time finding one that would work. The Powerstep Original fits- but just barely and only because it's flexible. I'm glad it does, too, because there is absolutely no arch support built into the boot. The rigid type inserts wouldn't work for two reasons: 1- the boot is too narrow and 2- the hard plastic edges would eat through the sole in no time. The sole is unusually soft and foam-like. However, the sole is what gives these boots such an interesting- and amazingly comfortable- feeling. It feels like walking on a gym mat. It's what sold me on them. The fact that they are very good looking boots helped as well. That's really all they have going for them, though. They are great for casual wear on firm surfaces, but nothing more adventurous. Even climbing on the jungle gym in the park with your kids might be the death of them, I fear! I have a favorite pair of Teva hiking boots that have lasted for years- these boots are NOTHING like those. So if you are expecting any serious utility use, you'll be disappointed. However, they are very trendy and comfortable and different- perfect for casual wear. Do I think they will have a long life? No. The tread is melting away pretty quickly already. Would I buy them again? Absolutely! Not at the ridiculously inflated list price, though. However, for under $70 they are fine. I would recommend a good water repellent treatment first thing. I used ReviveX on mine. I think it really helped the look and feel of the leather some too.

Summary: Stylish, comfortable, very well constructed, great fit, good price, and long-wearing. This is a re-order of my favorite every-day boot. I had purchased a pair at a local shoe store and loved them so I ordered these when the first pair wore out. I had no issue with sizing as I simply ordered the exact size I owned. I have a very wide, square, high-volume foot with a high arch and instep. As such, I have a very difficult time finding shoes and boots to fit me. That said, these boots were very, very comfortable and fit my wide foot as well as anything I've worn in years! If you have a narrow foot, you might have a different experience and I'd suggest trying these on first. I wore these boots many days of the week for about 14 months and I was very impressed with how well they held together and wore. No seam splits, tears or holes. The soles wore a bit faster than I'd prefer and with wear they lost their traction, that's my only knock on these boots. I live in the Pac NW and these boots did well in our wet weather. They are not intended trekking in the Arctic, but for wet urban use in inclement weather they did great. These boots are remarkably light in weight given the size and construction - this added to the comfort of wearing them all day. I like the looks too - even my 20-something y.o. daughters complimented me on them.

So far so good.This shoe feels very lightweight. If you live in a colder climate, do not expect these to keep your feet warm.The leather uppers feel very soft and nice. The shoes themselves are very comfortable as well. I have a low to medium arch, and the insoles feel okay so far.I have a slightly(and I mean slightly, not enough to warrant a width change) larger then "normal" feet, and the toe box accommodates it very well- there's no pinching or pressure that I notice. I wear a size 9 in mens.Shoe construction feels okay, doesn't scream "quality," but doesn't also say "cheap," either.Shoes are not at all waterproof, but I've bought some snow seal along with the shoes to see if I can't make them function better in rainy/wet conditions. Will update later with results.The soles have very little grip. Maybe if they get roughed up a bit more they'll grip better?

My favorite shoes right now. I usually wear them to the office and sometimes when going out.They have been very durable so far, but I have not taken them to anything strenuous such as hiking. I love how they look, but my favorite thing about them is they are incredibly comfortable to wear. I walk about a half mile from the bus stop to work and I've never had any discomfort. Obviously this is not a ton of walking. This would not be my first choice for a day of walking around the city but for short to mid range walking such as a few miles a day they are great. I bought them for about $35 and I've noticed the price has fluctuated like crazy. I'm currently waiting for them to drop in price again so I can snag another pair for the future.

These fit my standard shoe size of a men's 10 as I compared with a 9.5 due to other reviews about length. The 10 has a roomy toe box but the 9.5 felt cramped when walking. I also have a narrow foot so these are perfect for thicker hiking socks. I immediately waterproofed them with a natural beeswax sealer and the color is beautiful. I was wearing them today as I walked my kids to school and received several compliments from other parents . The real review is how comfortable they are and how there is no break-in period due to the supple leather. I'm sure they will continue to wear in even softer than they arrived. No noticeable creasing issues as others had mentioned. They are a soft leather and not like a Dr. Marten or military boondocker. Highly recommended.

Great boots!

great looking shoe, PEOPLE you need to condition your shoes if you want them to last and look good, I used mink oil and scuffs just wipe off and make sure that they are water proof. 8.5is what I wear and with these 8.5 feel good with thin or thick socks

La piel parece de buena calidad y la bota es robusta y ligera. Sin embargo, la solapa central está suelta (no va unida como suelen ir en otras botas más de invierno a los laterales), es muy estrecha y si tienes el empeine grande llega a no estar totalmente cubierta por los laterales. Para un día de lluvia no cumple como una bota. El agua puede entrar por la parte baja de la solapa.La verdad es que he comprado botas y zapatillas teva en mi tienda de deportes con un resultado óptimo. Y este es el segundo par que compro on line y que no resulta como me esperaba.

Llevo tres meses usando estas botas y son excelentes en comodidad, además de que lucen muy bien; sin embargo no creo que realmente sean de cuero y el material de la suela tiende a desgastarse rápidamente (puede que sea por los hábitos de uso). Aunado a eso, se sienten un poco más grandes de lo que indica la talla, aunque no es un inconveniente como para no usarlas. En general son unas muy buenas botas.

Love the boots....However I bought them in Brown the next day and was charged $16.95 EXTRA Rip off not happy.. Wont buy again even though they are nice shoe, being ripped off the day after has put a bad taste in my mouth with amazon