All Handsewn Tokyo DB Rocker DB Chukka - Asphalt patterned Suede x Flesh-Out Leather
All Handsewn Tokyo DB Rocker DB Chukka - Asphalt patterned Suede x Flesh-Out Leather
- Completion time for pre-orders: typically 8-10 weeks* -
*Due to the high demand as well as limited skilled artisans, currently made to order will take 8-10weeks, longer than usual. We will do everything we can to expedite the fulfillment of your shoes in order to get them to you as quickly as possible. Please contact our customer support team if you have any question.
Each pair of made-to-order shoes is handcrafted to your individual specifications using the finest materials and bespoke craftsmanship.
Want to customize your shoes? Please leave comments for your specification (ex. sole color, shoelace color and/or sizing) during pre-order process.
Opera’s Full Grain Flesh-Out Leather tanned in Toscana, Italy (Main Upper)
Opera’s asphalt patterned suede tanned in Toscana, Italy (Overlay)
Full Leather Lining
Leather Insole + Leather Tuck + Shank + Memory Foam + Arch Support
Outsole-Grade Leather Midsole + Rubber Midsole + Yuketen’s Original Rocker Sole
1940’s Alpine Ski Boots’ Ball-Bearing Hooks
Genuine Cow Hide Leather Shoelace
Hand-Cut, Hand-Lasted, and Hand-Stitched All Around & the Back
9 Layers of Leather, Rubber & PU Compound Bottoming Unit
Double-Bottomed Spec
Genuine Moccasin Construction
1950’s Most Beloved Moccasin Last
Handmade in USA
Sizing Guide: Yuketen moccasin styles are true to US standard size. We recommend checking your shoe size in the New Balance Made in USA models (ex. 993, 996, 998) or on the Brannock Device.
Please note that this is just a sizing reference. Every single person has different shape of foot. Thus, to determine the most accurate size for your foot, we suggest visiting a Yuketen stockist if there is one near you for fitting advice and the opportunity to try on an actual pair. If you are unsure about the sizing, please contact us for advice before purchasing.
The chukka's liminal character, offering a mid-cut profile and slender silhouette between a shoe and a boot, made it an icon of mid-60's cool. The All Handsewn Tokyo DB Chukka is a modern interpretation of the classic chukka that is rendered from an organic composition of leather, rubber and traditional moccasin construction. The Chukka’s unique appearance is embellished by ball-bearing lacing hooks used since the 1940’s for alpine ski boots, which are both functional and stylish. As one of Yuketen’s most challenging handsewn moccasins, the All Handsewn Tokyo DB Chukka is a testament to the incomparable capability of Yuketen’s handsewers.
Each pair of Yuketen’s genuine moccasin-construction footwear is entirely handcrafted in our factory in Maine, USA. The shoes benefit from their construction using only the best components and materials such as the unique asphalt patterned embossed suede from Opera Leather from Tuscany, Italy who have been specialized in making flesh-out leather and suede since the 70s, full-lined with soft-tanned leather for added comfort.
To closely mirror the incongruence of the human foot and deliver a molded fit, multiple pieces of leather are hand-sewn and hand-lasted on Yuketen’s proprietary last, which was developed in the 1950s and was known as the best shoe last for an American-made moccasin. In addition, the base of the vamp has been cinched to further ensure an integumentary fit.
The rocker outsole on this shoe was exclusively made for Yuketen based upon an outsole that was used for orthopedic patients in need of soft and forgiving outsoles. The low heel-toe designed outsole creates a unique fulcrum effect like a rocking chair to guide a better gait cycle. This light-weighted EVA foam rocker sole gives a supremely comfort even for a long track.