The word "chukka" is said to come from polo. Usually, a game of this kind of sport lasts about seven minutes, which is also called "chukka" or "chukker" in terminology; In Hindi, it means "turn", which means "wandering".

The modern definition of chukka boots is leather boots with uppers as high as ankles, with open lacing like Derby, and two wings are fixed with laces (with two to three pairs of eyelets).

Many people say chukka boots are similar to the Jodhpur boots worn by polo players during the game, or they may be casual shoes worn by players after polo.
Although there are different opinions and it is difficult to determine the true reason for chukka boots, it has been galloping in the field of men's wear for a century and has become a leisure shoe with high popularity.
As for desert boots, it can be seen as a variation of polo boots. Nathan Clarks (the great grandson of James Clark, one of the founders of C. & J. Clarks), who served in the British Army during World War II, found that soldiers stationed in Myanmar would wear ankle boots with sand suede and rubber soles to deal with the desert environment.

The difference and orientation between the two
Judging from the appearance, it is actually difficult to distinguish Polo boots from desert boots, especially since many versions have been developed.
The biggest difference between the two is the sole: Polo boots are usually equipped with full leather or wood soles, while desert boots adopt rubber soles with stronger grip and lighter weight.

Some people may also divide according to the material. It is true that desert boots were well-known for their suede at first, while Polo boots are mainly made of smooth leather, but now there is no lack of leather versions. On the contrary, Polo boots are the same, so it is difficult to distinguish by material alone.

Personally, I feel that the upper of desert boots is more flat, and it is relatively friendly to men with wide soles or low insteps.
However, it is this slightly "clumsy" line that reproduces the military and practical style of desert boots, especially with the rich texture of suede or the rounded toe cap. The overall atmosphere is not as elegant as Polo boots.
For example, the most authentic desert boots are the styles made by Clarks, the ancestor. Among them, Clarks' own crepe sole raw materials (the same soles of wallabe kangaroo shoes) planted in Indonesian forests are used, which makes the feet feel comfortable and soft.

After all, Polo boots generally have smooth lines from the upper to the upper. The almond shaped last visual sense will give consideration to the elegance favored by the shape school to a certain extent. Besides being suitable for smooth leather and suede, the leather sole / wood sole will be significantly richer.

If you want to take into account the matching of suits, I would suggest that you first consider the classic Polo boots with sharp wings, clean colors and slender contours, and the neat lines of the shoes are more suitable for the orientation of being casual.

If you just want to start a pair of casual boots, desert boots with suede are also a wiser choice than other bulky outdoor boots, which are in line with autumn and winter sensibility and authentic flavor.