8 Pig Tails Chukka w/ 2060

  • Opera’s Full Grain Flesh-Out Leather tanned in Toscana, Italy

  • Leather Insole + Leather Tuck + Shank + Memory Foam + Arch Support

  • Outsole-Grade Leather Midsole + Rubber Midsole + Vibram’s USA-Made 2060 Sole

  • Genuine Cow Hide Leather Shoelace

  • Hand-Lasted, and Hand-Stitched All Around & the Back

  • 8 Layers of Leather, Rubber & PU Compound Bottoming Unit

  • Genuine Moccasin Construction

  • 1950’s Most Beloved Moccasin Last

  • Handmade in USA

The 8 Pig Tails Chukka is a joyful leap in footwear design, bringing together the pliant comfort of the classic chukka and the subtle aestheticism of the Native American’s traditional dancing shoes.

Each pair of Yuketen’s genuine moccasin-construction footwear is handcrafted in our factory in Maine, USA. The shoes benefit from their construction using only the best components and materials such as the Horween full grain flesh-out leathers. The leather is described as ‘flesh-out’ as it is full-grain leather that is flipped so that the flesh side of the leather faces outwards. The advantages of using full grain, flesh-out leather rather than split suede leathers are two fold; full grain leathers retain their structure, thickness and durability for long-lasting strength and the smooth grain side of the leather wears pleasantly against the skin, negating the need for additional liners. This way, the wearer enjoys the benefits of full grain leather and the pleasant aesthetic of the nappy, suede-like flesh side of the leather.

To closely mirror the incongruence of the human foot and deliver a molded fit, the upper leathers are hand-sewn and hand-lasted on Yuketen’s proprietary last. In addition, the base of the vamp has been cinched to further ensure an integumentary fit.

A Vibram’s classic casual walking sole complements the dense eight layers of rubber and leather underfoot. Full vegetable-tanned leather insoles and midsoles, and tucks with steel shank reinforcements increase fitting in the arch and heel as well as lessen foot fatigue by forming a stable bridge between the heel and ball of the owner's foot which causes weight to be distributed more evenly across the foot. This results in reduced foot fatigue and improved comfort. Yuketen’s signature tucks are made from 100% vegetable-tanned leather and will naturally accommodate the distinct shape of the wearer.

 

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