Skyfall Tetbury and Solace Ryder chukka - midrange alternatives
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I know most people tend to either want the screen accurate version or a much cheaper budget alternative. But for people looking for a mid-range alternative I came across the following:
Skyfall Crocket & Jones Tetbury alternative
https://www.loake.com/product/pimlico-black/
Loake Pimlico in black calf leather.
These are half the price of the C&J Tetbury's while still being English made shoes (not all Loakes are made in England anymore although these seem to be). They are very similar, being on a fairly sleek last, black calf uppers and a Dainite sole.The toe box is not quite as chiselled. They are hand made in the UK.
Loake also sell a Pimlico in brown leather which is similar to the Crocket and Jones Molton but unfortunately is in smooth leather rather than rough out suede.
Quantum of Solace Church Ryder alternative
https://www.herringshoes.co.uk/herring/canterbury_rubber-soled-chukka-boots
Herring Canterbury in dark brown suede. These are a two eyelet chukka with a Dainite sole, similar to the Church Ryder III but at a much lower cost. Made in Portugal.
Skyfall Crocket & Jones Tetbury alternative
https://www.loake.com/product/pimlico-black/
Loake Pimlico in black calf leather.
These are half the price of the C&J Tetbury's while still being English made shoes (not all Loakes are made in England anymore although these seem to be). They are very similar, being on a fairly sleek last, black calf uppers and a Dainite sole.The toe box is not quite as chiselled. They are hand made in the UK.
Loake also sell a Pimlico in brown leather which is similar to the Crocket and Jones Molton but unfortunately is in smooth leather rather than rough out suede.
Quantum of Solace Church Ryder alternative
https://www.herringshoes.co.uk/herring/canterbury_rubber-soled-chukka-boots
Herring Canterbury in dark brown suede. These are a two eyelet chukka with a Dainite sole, similar to the Church Ryder III but at a much lower cost. Made in Portugal.
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HC.
Spier & Mackay Mocca Chukka (Code 36Y6GH for 20% off)
Beckett Simonon Ellis
Only minor downside of Beckett is that they don't have studded soles (Dainite-type) even on their footwear that have rubber soles.
I concur with the Loake Pimlico. I have a pair in brown suede that mimics the Church Ryder III, and they are just a joy to wear.