The Best Boots For Business

Unfortunately for most men, cold weather doesn’t care what day you’ve got a big meeting, but we’ve got you covered with the best footwear hybrids that combine a boot’s practicality with the elegance of a dress shoe.

Meet your newest closet hero: the business boot that combines both beauty and beast.

Desert Boot

Some might argue that suede is best avoided in cold weather, but we believe that unless flash flooding is in the forecast, a dark brown or navy desert boot is perfectly suitable for work. Donning these in a dark hue will hide dirt and water damage all while developing character with heavy use. This boot’s silhouette makes them the perfect choice for the man who doesn’t want the cumbersome bulk of more heavyweight winter boots. Wear them with all your business basics like chinos, sweaters and even jeans.

Brogue Boot

This boot is a marriage of the well-heeled and the tough-as-nails types. Brogue boots have all the snappy details of its dress shoe brother with added height and shapeliness at the ankle. They’ll balance out your winter flannels and instantly polish up a sharp wool suit.

Leather Boot

The one thing to love about leather boots are their willingness to get better with age. Wear them everyday or once in the rain and chances are they’ll still withstand whatever weather is thrown your way. Leather often takes a sheen, so you can buff these boots up to wear with a slim-fit suit during the week or dress them down on the weekend.

Chelsea Boot

Not just reserved for Beatles fans and mod-ly men, the chelsea boot has catapulted itself into current closets everywhere making them a must-have for men. Their simple and sleek design gives all of your smart staples a step above the rest. Dress them up with a three-piece suit or pare them down with dark wash jeans and a chunky turtleneck.

For boots that really do mean business, take your pick amongst these top styles.

Don’t get bummed out by bad weather, look to a business boot.

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