Ankle boot suede navy blue

Sangiorgio men's chukka boot in water-repellent vintage suede, navy blue colour. The chukka is a low boot with a short lacing, usually two or three pairs of eyelets, that reaches just above the ankle. Here the eyelets are two pairs, hidden in the leather, and the quarters, meaning the side panels where the laces run, are stitched on top of the upper, as in a derby. Suede is a leather buffed on the flesh side, meaning the inner side: it has a soft nap and a matte surface. The vintage finish gives it a non-uniform colour: the blue is lighter and almost dusty on the sides, darker and glossier on the toe and heel, like a leather already worn by use. Each pair therefore has slightly different shades. The water-repellent treatment makes it more resistant than regular suede to light rain and splashes, which are its weak point. The short lacing closes in a few seconds and leaves the ankle free to move. The laces are round, waxed and black. On the back there is a suede pull tab. The toe is round and clean, without decorative stitching. The sole is in black rubber, thick, with a deep-lugged tread that provides grip on wet and uneven surfaces. The manufacturer states it is flexible, meaning designed to bend with the foot despite the thickness. Along the perimeter, between upper and sole, runs a visible stitching. Inside, the lining is in leather and the insole is in padded leather. Leather in contact with the foot absorbs moisture better than synthetic linings, and the padding eases pressure under the sole of the foot. Despite the water-repellent treatment, it's best to brush the suede dry after use to keep the nap even. Navy blue is an alternative to brown and black that pairs with almost all winter wardrobe. It looks good with light or dark jeans, sand or grey chinos, flannel or corduroy trousers. With a cream or camel sweater, the blue of the suede becomes the colour highlight of the outfit. Men's chukka boot, navy blue colour. Water-repellent vintage suede upper. Lacing with two pairs of eyelets, black waxed laces. Pull tab on the heel. Round toe. Leather lining. Padded leather insole. Flexible black rubber sole with lugged tread. Visible stitching along the perimeter.