The Chukka

These shoes are great…especially if you’re a hobbit who doesn’t need shoelaces longer than a dental floss sample. I’m a size 13, which apparently qualifies me for the “two inches too short” shoelace club. For $200+, maybe toss in enough lace to actually tie the shoe instead of reenacting Fifty Shades of Struggle.

At 6’1”, 200 pounds, I’m thin and long — basically Gumby in leather. And speaking of leather, the design is solid: not too trendy, not too retro, which is another way of saying I won’t look like I shop exclusively at midlife-crisis outlets. The soles? More classic than those “edgy” clown-ish alternatives you see. And yes, Amberjacks are cushier than traditional leather soles, but the consistency of the leather color of chestnut… come on. I’d prefer the darker chestnut, but apparently “rich brown” is reserved for bourbon, not boots.

Although The Original's chestnut color was more fitting, I'm returning them; the chukkas were close enough.

Now, the return process? It was like being trapped in a bad Netflix series — stuck in an endless loop, screaming “I said RETURN, not EXCHANGE!” Support finally bailed me out on a Saturday, so props for that. Customer service works weekends — who knew?

Bottom line: these lighter chukkas aren’t “banana-yellow light,” so with some dark brown polish, I can fake my way into class. Despite the shoelace debacle, I’ll probably buy again — because nothing says loyalty like mild masochism.

I continue to love and enjoy the shoes that I've ordered from Amberjack. The comfort and style.

This is my second pair. Fit, comfort and quality can't be beat.

Great boot

I love Amberjack Shoes because they look beautiful. But for me, they tend to run a little small. I had to return my first pair that I ordered this last time. And I ordered a size larger. That makes them stick out a little too long. I guess I just need a wider shoe, but Amberjack doesn’t make a lot of wide shoes.