How to Use chukka in a Sentence

chukka

noun
  • The chukka boot is an ankle-high leather boot with a rubber sole.
    — Gabe Patrick, Discover Magazine, 29 Oct. 2021
  • Get your fall footwear early this year with this fashionable chukka boot.
    — CNN Underscored, 30 June 2020
  • The chukka boots are lined with a soft shearling lining to keep you comfortable with the look of a low-rise boot.
    — Ellen McAlpine, CNN Underscored, 23 Sep. 2020
  • The chukka boot can be worn casually or dressed up and looks good with almost any outfit.
    — Gabe Patrick, Discover Magazine, 29 Oct. 2021
  • Some men prefer the slightly higher rise slippers, and this chukka delivers on that front.
    — Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2022
  • Like its close cousin, the desert boot, the chukka is identified by its shorter, ankle-height height and a two- to three-eyelet closure.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
  • You can be seen wearing the Neumel chukka and Tasman slipper in photos for the campaign.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2021
  • The fragrant and spicy dish simply wouldn’t be what it’s meant to be without its punches, says the chef, who boosts the flavor of the chukka with the lichen called kalpasi.
    — Washington Post, 28 May 2021
  • These factors set it apart from its close cousin, the chukka, which is similar in height but can be dressier and is often made from calfskin leather with a leather dress sole.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2025
  • These waterproof little chukka boots have Ugg’s plush lining and slip-resistant tread.
    — Kiana Murden, CNN Underscored, 10 Nov. 2020
  • As with almost every other kind of footwear and outerwear, the term chukka boots has broadened considerably over time.
    — Isaiah Freeman-Schub, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2024
  • The chukka is a slippery category to define, but at its most generous includes any ankle-height boot with two-to-three eyelets.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2021
  • While this is Snyder’s first sneaker offering, the brand launched its first footwear style, a pair of suede chukka boots, in 2022.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2023
  • The pairing has become something of a staple for Drake’s, which stocks its own house-model desert boot in addition to a moc-toe chukka dubbed the Crosby.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2022
  • The Nuptse traction chukka serves as a mid-height boot with 700 fill down, and the same insulation is used for the taller Nuptse traction bootie.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Often left unlined for greater comfort, the chukka has risen in popularity in recent years as a more casual alternative to the dress shoe, while also appearing more polished than sneakers.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
  • New styles include the Faith loafer, Paul chukka boot, Graham loafer and a new sandal assortment launching for the spring 2027 collection.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
  • Their iconic heritage chukka is made with upcycled and recycled materials, from the lining to the insole, and it was made in a factory that empowers women with the help of HERproject.
    — Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 22 Apr. 2022
  • Named for the word that indicates a period of play in polo, chukka boots were first adopted by British soldiers serving in India before seeing more widespread (and civilian) wear in the 1940s and ’50s.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026

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