Vans Chukka Low Skate Shoes. The Chukka Low Sidestripe, designed by the Vans skate team and inspired by classics like the Authentic and the Chukka Boot, brings a new heritage aesthetic to this old school skate shoe. Featuring our iconic sidestripe, this low top silhouette blends classic materials like sturdy suede and 6 oz canvas with Vans original waffle outsoles made of a rubber that offers grip and support. Inside, enhanced sockliners provide superior cushioning and impact protection. Along with Pro Vulc Lite construction for lightweight comfort and flexibility, the Chukka Low Sidestripe delivers the best in boardfeel, flex, and traction. The Van Doren Gum Rubber Compound, made of a rubber that offers grip and support, is what attracted skaters to Vans in the first place. This is the Sole of Skateboarding. A lighter version of our iconic construction, Pro Vulc Lite features single-wrapped, high-wall vulcanization along with drop-in cushioning. Imported.