{"product_id":"russell-moccasin-iron-snail-premier-chukka-burgundy-chromexcel","title":"Iron Snail Premier Chukka - Burgundy Chromexcel","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTHE DO-IT-ALL RUSSELL\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRussell Moccasin is run by a bunch of humble folks.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThey don’t really brag that they are one of the oldest boot brands in the USA, or that their boots were the ones chosen for the first ever thru-hike of the Appalachian trail, or that their boots were chosen to be the first boots to fly to the stratosphere, or even that so many of their boots are in the Smithsonian that you could probably find your size behind a glass container.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRussell Moccasin is too humble to brag about their history—but I’m not Russell Moccasin, I’m Michael, from the Iron Snail, and this is the Russell Moccasin x Iron Snail Collaboration.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSo, I’m going to brag about Russell Moccasin’s history.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRM was founded the same year New York City became New York City and the year Annie Oakley offered 50 ‘lady sharpshooters’ to President McKinley if war were to break out with Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSince then, Russell Moccasin has been chosen by actors, Presidents, Kings, and some of the fiercest outdoorsmen on the planet.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhen digging through the Russell archives, you’re immediately hit with stories of men walking 1,200 miles through the wilderness on a pair of leather-bottomed Russells, men venturing out on treacherous journeys, and writing to Russell to compliment them on the durability and comfort of their boots, and of course, legends of the outdoor world, like Eddie Bauer, doing their own bragging about Russell’s quality in their old catalogues.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRussell Moccasin is a brand so notable to the world of boots that they patented construction methods that are now used by brands all around the world.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBeyond all of that, and 127 years later, we have the Premier Chukka.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA boot revived from patterns dating to the 1960s — complete with a recreated label from that era and a box style to match.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMy goal and Luke’s goal were to bring an everyday boot into the fold.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePREMIER CHUKKA DNA AND PURPOSE\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Goal: This collaboration is reviving the Premier Chukka boot from Russell with a few tweaks.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIts goal is to be a lighter-weight do-it-all boot.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLuke and my focus was on reducing weight, reducing “lace-up time”, making a boot that can be worn trekking through the woods, out to dinner, casually in the office, or anything in between.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecifically for me, my time is spent pretty equally between: being in the woods\/at camps in the great state of Maine, being in NYC for work, and hardcore traveling in between.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eI previously wore Russell Backcountries as my near daily boot—but they were pretty beastly at the airport, slow to lace when leaving to go for a hike with friends, and I think they scared people when I was in NYC (“What woods did that guy even come from? We’re in Manhattan?”).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eI wanted a lightweight, tough-as-nails, moccasin boot that I’d never hesitate to wear—this is what I found in the archives.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMy perfect daily boot.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe boot I want to wear canoeing on a lake, making burgers with friends, and hiking up a mountain in.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePREMIER CHUKKA PROFILE ANALYSIS:\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e-Please note that this boot is build on the 77 shoe last for a sleek profile that is easy to dress up.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIf you want to learn more about our lasts, watch our \"BEFORE YOU BUY\" video.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWater resistance: spanking! It’s not a double vamp (a boot with a water-resistant leather sock on the inside), but I personally don’t have a problem with it.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePuddles, rain, mud, etc., all good.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe reduced weight and added breathability in an all-around boot even it out for me.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLacing: Are you the boot guy in your friend group? Yeah? So, everyone makes fun of you for taking 10 years to tie your laces? Yeah? Problem solved.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThere are two army studs on the lacing system and one eyelet above.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWant speed?! Stop at those army studs and you’re good to go.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWant a little extra security? Lace that outer eyelet and you’re locked in.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeather Types: Weathered Oak roughout and Chromexcel.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChromexcel always felt like “clay” to me—it’s stuffed with hot oils and waxes and has been one of the gold standards in boots for a looooooong time now.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThose waxes and oils are what give it that “clay” feel—it’s incredibly satisfying to the touch and bend.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIt was first used in tank gaskets, so it’s pretty darn tough and element protective.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNote that Chromexcel shows tool marks very easily due to the high wax content and rigorous wet-lasting process to make a Russell boot.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpect to see those tool marks on the finished product.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWeathered Oak roughout is Russell’s traditional leather…flipped.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStill extremely weather resistant, can take a whole bucket of wax if you want to make it impenetrable, and is extra-extra-extra durable to scratches and slices.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTruly, you can’t go wrong with either — they’re monsters.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHidden Details: For this run, the standout feature on the Premier Chukka was the integrated backstay\/pull tab on the back of the boot.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eI love details like that.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCombining an essential part of a boot with a convenience feature while also reducing the number of sewing steps needed and increasing the tab strength is brilliant—shoutout to whoever at Russell had that idea back then.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe result, as you can see, is an extremely sleek integration that feels incredibly natural when it pops into place after you put your boots on.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eI didn’t want to slap “SNAIL” on our first collaboration boot…but look around that area to see if you can find a hidden note.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYOUR JOB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThese are not cheap boots, and they can’t be.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRussell Moccasin is one of the few brands in the world keeping this craft alive, not just because the art form should be kept alive, but because it has serious benefits to everyday wear.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLuke Kolbie can wear his great-grandfather’s Russell Moccasins still.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBy utilizing true moccasin construction and an overlap seam, you’re met with a construction method that can compete with modern technology, 127 years later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThese boots are no joke.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYour job is to wear these boots into the ground, go camping with them, go hiking with them, and make memories in them.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMen walked 1,200 miles in these puppies and then kept wearing them—don’t worry about them so much, get them dirty, and let them morph into their true form.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThey’ll look better, feel better, and become your boot, and then, your great-grandson will thank you for breaking them in.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russell Moccasin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chukka Boot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charcoal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/russellmoccasin.com\/products\/iron-snail-premier-chukka-burgundy-chromexcel\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eView at retailer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Russell Moccasin","offers":[{"title":"10.5 \/ D","offer_id":52917767504151,"sku":"ISPCBCXL-5","price":750.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 \/ D","offer_id":52920677859607,"sku":"ISPCBCXL-1","price":750.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 \/ E","offer_id":52920677892375,"sku":"ISPCBCXL-2","price":750.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9.5 \/ D","offer_id":52920677925143,"sku":"ISPCBCXL-3","price":750.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9.5 \/ E","offer_id":52920677957911,"sku":"ISPCBCXL-4","price":750.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10.5 \/ E","offer_id":52920677990679,"sku":"ISPCBCXL-6","price":750.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/5994\/1143\/files\/2_93507bb9-737f-4eae-b93b-4e61a8fc6c9d.png?v=1777421221","url":"https:\/\/therightgarment.com\/products\/russell-moccasin-iron-snail-premier-chukka-burgundy-chromexcel","provider":"The Right Garment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}