The 2013 “Supreme” colorway is perhaps the best Flyknit Chukka ever released. First and foremost, it’s the closest the Chukka family has ever gotten to a proper “Bred.” They’re not the classics for nothing. Not only that, but Wolf Greys were a relatively limited release. Whether by internal planning or underproduction of a formerly-unpopular model, these Chukkas sold out when all other colorways sat. The fact that this was the first non-HTM mass exposure of such an unconventional silhouette only stoked demand even more.

Long story short: discerning sneakerheads love these shoes. Just look at the reaction whenever a pair is posted online: “Wolf Grey” is the Bred III of the Chukka family. Desirable; iconic; and most of all, hard to find. So when a pair in my size popped up on Ebay last June, I moved quick.

Impressions

Right off the bat, Lunar Flyknit Chukkas are comfy like you wouldn’t believe. Your entire ankle is wrapped snug by ultralight Flyknit material, secure but comfortable on a Lunarlon footbed. It’s like memory foam for your feet, minus the cold ankles.

As a result of the higher-than-expected silhouette, they’re also some of the most visually-interesting shoes I’ve ever owned. The Flyknit Chukka doesn’t go as far into “sock” territory as a Huarache Flight, but it tapers so well into your ankle you’d swear it’s an extension. It’s also a shockingly smooth shoe. Yes, Flyknit is speckled wool, but it’s splashed across a one-piece upper. The marled grey knit material looks both high tech and scratchy: like Grandma’s sweater made from woven carbon. Contrast Flywire and a bright red Swoosh tie the package together with perfect color complements.

The only issue I have with the Wolf Greys: they’re not a shoe you just work in to existing outfits. More often than not, I find myself working around them. I’ve decided that some days will be Wolf Grey days, checked the forecast, and then put together a both weather and color-appropriate outfit. That’s not to say the shoes aren’t versatile. By contrast, I own a lot of clothing I can wear with them. It just has to be very carefully selected for the occasion. I’ll give you an example: the grey of the knit upper means anything neutral short of black doesn’t work. If it’s cold out, that means I’m now wearing black pants. However, lest I go full matchy-matchy, my choice of shirt colors has now been narrowed down to white or olive.