Top 5 Men’s Boots For AW14
To help you make the right
decision, I’ve pulled together a list of five specific silhouettes that
will see you through even the darkest of nights. I’m not saying you have
to buy them all. I’m not saying you have to buy only one. All I’m
saying is that these are the boots I fall back on time and time again
when it comes to handling whatever this unpredictable season throws at
me.
As always, it’s important to purchase shoes that fit you.
You’re going to be wearing them a lot and blisters are never fun. Much
like fine tailoring, you really do get what you pay for – in terms of
fit, quality and craftsmanship – so always buy the best you can afford.
Look for traditionally made styles and treat your footwear as an investment. After all, a great pair of boots will last you for many, many years.
So let’s get to it, shall we?
1. Leather Chukka Boots
These
are an everyday essential for me. I used to be a brown suede desert
boots type of guy, but they just weren’t a sustainable option.
Suede
already gets a bad rap for being a delicate material, but when it comes
to a night out it really is impractical. Have you ever tried cleaning
suede hungover on a Sunday? Why do it when you can avoid it?
Chukkas
are near enough the exact same height, shape and size as a desert boot,
but more suited to the evening, especially in black or brown leather.
They can be dressed up or down effortlessly and look superb matched with
dark denim, grey chinos or tweed trousers.
Just a great all-rounder.
- H By Hudson Houghton Boots In Black