Samelin 424 Chukka Boots: A Smart Boot Built Like a Work Boot

The chukka is the most wearable boot shape there is — low, clean, and equally at home with chinos or jeans. The Samelin 424 takes that classic silhouette and builds it to the standards of a factory that supplies NATO armies.

Smart-casual, but genuinely durable

Most chukka boots are dress shoes with ankle coverage, and they wear out like dress shoes. The 424 uses water-repellent dyed leather and a non-slip rubber sole, so it copes with wet pavements and daily use rather than needing careful weather-watching.

A leather insole — which matters more than it sounds

The 424 uses a leather insole rather than foam. Leather breathes, absorbs moisture and moulds to the shape of your foot over time, so the boot gets more comfortable rather than flattening out. It's a detail cheaper chukkas skip.

Fit and sizing

Available in unisex EU 39–46. Like all leather boots, expect firmness at first that eases as the leather softens — our break-in guide covers doing it without blisters.

Built in Estonia to NATO standards

Made by Samelin under NATO AQAP 2110 and ISO 9001 — the same production standards as their combat boots, applied to a boot you'd wear to the office.

Frequently asked questions

Can I wear the 424 in the rain? The leather is water-repellent and the rubber sole grips wet ground, so light rain is fine. Waterproofing them improves that further.

Are they smart enough for the office? Yes — the chukka silhouette is one of the most versatile there is, working with tailoring and casual wear alike.

What sizes are available? Unisex EU 39–46.

See the range

Browse the Samelin collection for the 424 in black and dark brown.