A textbook example of a chukka boot: crafted from suede in an ankle-high style, with high-set lacing, two pairs of eyelets, and a crepe sole. It pairs very well with jeans and chinos, but also looks great with a suit. The name “Chukka” comes from the sport of polo. There, players wore the boot during breaks between periods of play (the “chukkas”) to give their feet a rest after exertion. Today, this comfortable classic has become an indispensable part of everyday wardrobes.
This Chukka boot from Astorflex is crafted from natural materials from the upper to the sole. Vegetable-tanned cowhide is used for the upper. The lining and sole are made of supple, vegetable-tanned calfskin, and the highly shock-absorbing crepe sole is made of natural rubber. A hallmark of Astorflex quality is the so-called “Idealnaht” along the edge of the sole, which makes the shoe flexible and durable.

Astorflex’s origins date back to the 19th century. After World War I, the descendants of the shoemaking family founded the company “Fratelli Travenzoli” in Castel d’Ario, a small shoemaking town in the province of Mantua (Lombardy). From then on, the Travenzolis specialized in manufacturing shoes using the “Ideal Method,” in which a visible seam connects the upper to the insole, making the shoes particularly flexible, hard-wearing, and durable. Today, the future of Astorflex lies in the hands of Fabio Travenzoli, who consistently prioritizes high-quality materials in production. First-class Italian leather is used for the upper, sourced primarily from master tanneries in Tuscany. The lining and insoles are usually made of soft calfskin, vegetable-tanned in a solution of oak bark and mimosa. The outsoles are primarily made of natural rubber, and water-based adhesives are used. At Astorflex, the company is fully committed to the “good shoe,” as the phrase “La scarpa buona” in the shoe manufacturer’s logo promises.