Rafael Chukka Boot is rated 3.9 out of 5 by 21 .

Rated 5 out of 5 by J. from Excellent Construction and Leather I ordered 2 pairs. This Italian made AE fits a classic and quality made. Elegant and excellent on all levels. Some reviewers stated that this shoe cannot be re crafted. So what? If cared well for, this shoe will last for years whether its worn casually or in an office environment.

Rated 5 out of 5 by Hycel3 from Comfortable from the moment I put them on and a super value for the price. I purchased these Rafael's because the sale price of 164.97 was just too good to pass up. Almost three months before this purchase, I purchased a pair of Williamsburg Chukka. They were my first pair of AE and I was a little disappointed. I heard that they would take a little while to break-in, but man, they took a long time to break-in. I also had to take them to a cobbler to have a third lase placed in them, near the top, because they wouldn't stop squeaking. From the moment I put on these Rafael's, it was a completely different experience. They were comfortable from the moment I put them on. First, they have three laces instead of two and lace-up nice and snug with no squeaking when I walk in them. The leather is soft and flexible, but sturdy. The construction of the heel and sole provides for comfortable feel the moment I started to walk in them. The stitching is pretty close to flawless and the Goodyear welt is clear and not a bulky as the Williamsburg Chukka. I didn't purchase these Rafael's so much for there looks; I find them quite conservative in comparison to the Williamsburg. However, I am surprised by the number of compliments I have received, mainly by women, when I wear them; many more compliments than I received when wearing the Williamsburg's; go figure. I highly recommend these Rafael's at any price, but the sale price makes these an awesome purchase.

Rated 3 out of 5 by VR from Looked gorgeous, Ran big Out of the box, the shoe looked amazing. 270 degree welt, narrow at the back, excellent burnishing. even the sole was finished so well it was sliding on wooden flooring. I got them on a sale and they were outstanding value. However, the shoe was big for me. I bought 10D like my other shoes, but there was almost a centimeter fo play at the back. Additionally, the top of the shoe was at level where it kept scraping my ankle joints. Ended up returning it for the time being, but I may pick up another piece at a later time.