Probably my favorite thing about the Bushacre 2 is that they are SUPER light compared to most other dress shoes, or even sneakers. It’s not just Clarks—I’ve noticed this with several other brands doing the chukka/Desert Boot style. So the Bushacre 2 uses a similar quality leather and has the same shape and construction, but the sole is harder and more durable. Unless you’re meticulous with shoe-trees (or crumpled newspaper) and you don’t wear them more than three times a week, these boots tend to deform around the toe. Outfitted with a durable sole and high quality leather, this boot is a great entry-point for anyone looking to boost their style with a new boot.

We’ll trade the extra bit of comfort and the classic light crepe color for the boost in durability and cleaner look. International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions. Chukkas have been around for many decades, but, like boat shoes, have recently reclaimed some “look at me, I’m cool! This lace-up chukka features the brand's Extreme Comfort System, including a removable OrthoLite® footbed and breathable liner that promotes air circulation.

Using a more modern vulcanized rubber sole, the Bushacre 2 solves most complaints people have with the Desert Boot.

The Desert Boot 2 takes regular natural rubber soles and adds more traction with rougher sections at the heel and forefoot. William founded BootSpy in 2020 with a simple mission: test and review popular men’s boots and give a real, honest opinion.

But if you want something to slip on with a pair of jeans and head out for a relaxed weekend, the Clarks Bushacre 2 is a fantastic choice. But for this boot, the upper is made with pull up leather, which is richly packed with oils and waxes. Because there are only two eyelets, this boot is easy to slip on and off, so it makes for a great casual footwear option. I took a closer look at one of the top chukkas, the Clarks Bushacre 2, breaking down piece by piece so you can decide if it’s the right boot for you. The crepe rubber sole only had two real drawbacks: it’s terrible in wet or icy conditions and it starts to look dirty real quick.

These durable leather chukka boots have a Derby style lace-up closure, lightly cushioned insole, and a durable rubber outsole for solid traction. Because of this, the boot will rarely need conditioning and the leather is fairly water resistant without being treated. The “Originals” Desert Boot has some lovely antiqued brass eyelets and even thinner cinnamon brown laces.That said, the sole isn’t as spongy, so if you stand in one place for a long time, it can become uncomfortable. Dappered® helps you work the retail system so that you can be comfortable, look sharp, and save money. This lends a rustic charm to the boot, but makes it a hard sell if you need a boot for anything formal. We wouldn’t say that either boot was difficult to break in, but the softer, more flexible crepe sole is easier on the feet.