
These boots are becoming more comfortable. I think that it helped to shove the “left” shoe tree into the “right” boot.
Taken on March 5, 2026
Open Thunderdome 2025-2026, March submission
Allen Edmonds
Chandler
US Men's Brannock: 13B
1757 Last: 13B
The Chandler chukka has a comfortable, slightly relaxed fit. It fits similar to the Higgins Mil, which is also made using the 1757 last.
Allen Edmonds
Cost: 250 USD
I chose the Allen Edmonds Chandler because I liked the chukka style and I had good experiences with their other boots built using the same 1757 last.
I have previous experience with my sizing with boots made using this same last, so I bought my usual size. The size is consistent with my Brannock measurements.
This was an easy boot to purchase. It was in-stock and available online. I believe that there was also a sale at the time, so they were a great value. They were shipped quickly and arrived at my home in just a few days.