{"id":10550,"date":"2021-09-19T08:00:03","date_gmt":"2021-09-19T12:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/?p=10550"},"modified":"2025-03-09T21:57:05","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T01:57:05","slug":"best-types-of-boots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-types-of-boots\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Best Types of Boots for Men to Buy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this post, we&#8217;ll discuss the 10 best types of boots for guys and share ideas for a perfect three-boot collection.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #01162b;color:#01162b\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #01162b;color:#01162b\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-types-of-boots\/#The_10_Best_Types_of_Boots_for_Men\" >The 10 Best Types of Boots for Men<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-types-of-boots\/#Building_a_Well-Rounded_Boot_Collection\" >Building a Well-Rounded Boot Collection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-types-of-boots\/#Your_Turn\" >Your Turn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-types-of-boots\/#Questions_About_Types_of_Boots\" >Questions About Types of Boots<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_520196\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-520196\" style=\"width: 1340px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shadoweff wp-image-520196 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Types-of-Boots-for-Men.jpg\" alt=\"Types of Boots for Men\" width=\"1340\" height=\"2980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Types-of-Boots-for-Men.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Types-of-Boots-for-Men-135x300.jpg 135w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Types-of-Boots-for-Men-460x1024.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Types-of-Boots-for-Men-768x1708.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Types-of-Boots-for-Men-691x1536.jpg 691w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Types-of-Boots-for-Men-921x2048.jpg 921w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-520196\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by The Modest Man. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"adthrive-video-player in-post\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\" data-video-id=\"LQtUfEuS\" data-player-type=\"default\" override-embed=\"default\">\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2021-11-13T16:47:56.000Z\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"5 Types of Boots Every Guy Should Own\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Let\u2019s say that you\u2019re building a boot collection from scratch: which types of boots should you buy first? In this video, we\u2019ll talk about the five best types of boots for guys. We&#039;re not saying all men need these boots, or that you&#039;re not a real man if you don&#039;t own them. We&#039;re saying that, if you were to own several pairs of boots, you&#039;ll get the most variety and mileage out of these styles (versus having a bunch of the same style).\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/thumbs\/LQtUfEuS-720.jpg\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/LQtUfEuS.mp4\" \/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<p>If you\u2019re building up your boot collection or buying your first pair of boots, you might be wondering which type of boots to buy.<\/p>\n<p>There are so many different types of boots, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-chukka-boots\/\" data-lasso-id=\"3734\">chukkas<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/chelsea-boots-short-men\/\" data-lasso-id=\"3735\">Chelseas<\/a>, and it can be confusing trying to figure out which ones fit into your wardrobe and aesthetic.<\/p>\n<p>Obviously, it depends on your lifestyle. The business professional is going to have slightly different requirements than the college student.<\/p>\n<p>But I think that there are three types of boots that pretty much any type of guy could get a lot of wear out of. If I were starting from scratch, these are the boots I would buy first (in no particular order).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_10_Best_Types_of_Boots_for_Men\"><\/span>The 10 Best Types of Boots for Men<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here they are&#8230;<\/p>\n<h3>#1-2: The Work Boot \/ Service Boot<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08T6FPWPT?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12934\" data-lasso-name=\"Thursday Boot Company Mens President Ankle Boot\">dressy work boot<\/a> or service boot is a great first boot for anyone. I say &#8220;dress\u201d work boot because, while this type of boot is styled after a work boot, it\u2019s not necessarily meant to be used for manual labor.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10553\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10553\" style=\"width: 2010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08T6FPWPT?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3736\" data-lasso-name=\"Thursday Boot Company Mens President Ankle Boot\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10553 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dress-work-boot.jpg\" alt=\"Dress work boot\" width=\"2010\" height=\"1128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dress-work-boot.jpg 2010w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dress-work-boot-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dress-work-boot-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dress-work-boot-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dress-work-boot-1440x808.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dress-work-boot-1140x640.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dress-work-boot-720x404.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dress-work-boot-652x366.jpg 652w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dress-work-boot-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dress-work-boot-360x202.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dress-work-boot-180x101.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2010px) 100vw, 2010px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10553\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08T6FPWPT?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3737\" data-lasso-name=\"Thursday Boot Company Mens President Ankle Boot\">The President<\/a> in brown (size 7) | Photo by The Modest Man. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Just like many types of boots (and other fashion-related products, such as jeans), the work and service boots are products of utility &#8211; in this case, intensive manual labor and military training\/service (and combat).<\/p>\n<p>While these boots could take a beating, these days they&#8217;re mostly used to create stylish outfits with rugged, masculine vibes &#8211; and they&#8217;re perfect for that.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_520244\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-520244\" style=\"width: 1340px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07QDCZMRS?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52767\" data-lasso-name=\"Thursday Boot Company Mens Captain\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-520244 size-full\" title=\"Wearing Thursday Boot Captains\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Wearing-Thursday-Boot-Captains-1.jpg\" alt=\"Wearing Thursday Boot Captains\" width=\"1340\" height=\"2009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Wearing-Thursday-Boot-Captains-1.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Wearing-Thursday-Boot-Captains-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Wearing-Thursday-Boot-Captains-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Wearing-Thursday-Boot-Captains-1-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Wearing-Thursday-Boot-Captains-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-520244\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07QDCZMRS?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52768\" data-lasso-name=\"Thursday Boot Company Mens Captain\">Thursday Boot Co. Captain<\/a> is a quality entry-level service boot. | Photo by The Modest Man. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Simply put, these boots are handsome. Personally, I think this dark brown color is a great first choice for most guys, although black is a good option if you wear a lot of black, white and grey.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_515467\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-515467\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07QDCZMRS?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52769\" data-lasso-name=\"Thursday Boot Company Mens Captain\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-515467 size-full\" title=\"Brock wearing Patagonia parka\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NYC-Tribeca-Eric-R-Topcoat-8-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Brock wearing Patagonia parka\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NYC-Tribeca-Eric-R-Topcoat-8-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NYC-Tribeca-Eric-R-Topcoat-8-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NYC-Tribeca-Eric-R-Topcoat-8-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NYC-Tribeca-Eric-R-Topcoat-8-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NYC-Tribeca-Eric-R-Topcoat-8-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-515467\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">If you wear lots of blue, brown, green and earth tones, go with brown leather boots over black. | Photo by The Modest Man. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Dress work boots look awesome with jeans (pretty much any wash), chinos and even trousers if done correctly.<\/p>\n<p>But I\u2019d probably avoid this type of boot in business casual settings, and they should definitely be avoided during formal settings.<\/p>\n<p>The only other time you wouldn\u2019t want to wear these is with shorts, but that goes for pretty much all boots.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10555\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10555\" style=\"width: 595px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Uggs-with-shorts.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"3739\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10555\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Uggs-with-shorts.jpg\" alt=\"Uggs with shorts\" width=\"595\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Uggs-with-shorts.jpg 595w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Uggs-with-shorts-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Uggs-with-shorts-570x321.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Uggs-with-shorts-360x203.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Uggs-with-shorts-180x101.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10555\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Not the best look&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Unless, of course, you&#8217;re a carefree man-child who has completely given up on his appearance!<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for something a little out of the box, Amberjack&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/shrsl.com\/4c69h\" data-lasso-id=\"423572\">The Boot<\/a> is worth spotlighting.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It falls somewhere in between a service boot and a dress boot and is surprisingly versatile because of it. It\u2019s easy for these hybrids to end up doing the complete opposite, not being able to fit into either category.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cy4EgAEPUNJ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cy4EgAEPUNJ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"423573\">A post shared by Amberjack (@wear.amberjack)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The silhouette is slim and attractive, and the lines throughout the surface add robustness. Without this sectioning, I think the hybrid outsole would look out of place. And by the way, that outsole is wildly comfortable yet super supportive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>#3: The Chukka Boot<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07JHRVGLV?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52881\" data-lasso-name=\"Thursday Boot Company Mens Scout Chukka Boot\">chukka boot<\/a> is basically just an ankle-high boot. It\u2019s often used to describe desert boots, which are a specific type of chukka.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10551\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10551\" style=\"width: 2010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07JHRVGLV?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3740\" data-lasso-name=\"Thursday Boot Company Mens Scout Chukka Boot\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10551 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Blue-suede-chukkas.jpg\" alt=\"Blue suede chukkas\" width=\"2010\" height=\"1128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Blue-suede-chukkas.jpg 2010w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Blue-suede-chukkas-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Blue-suede-chukkas-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Blue-suede-chukkas-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Blue-suede-chukkas-1440x808.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Blue-suede-chukkas-1140x640.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Blue-suede-chukkas-720x404.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Blue-suede-chukkas-652x366.jpg 652w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Blue-suede-chukkas-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Blue-suede-chukkas-360x202.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Blue-suede-chukkas-180x101.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2010px) 100vw, 2010px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10551\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07JHRVGLV?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3741\" data-lasso-name=\"Thursday Boot Company Mens Scout Chukka Boot\">The Scout<\/a> in midnight suede (size 7) | Photo by The Modest Man. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Desert boots are ankle boots with crepe soles and soft suede uppers. They were worn by British soldiers in North Africa during WWII.<\/p>\n<p>Desert boots are usually pretty casual while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-chukka-boots\/\" data-lasso-id=\"246436\">chukka boots<\/a> can be pretty dressy.<\/p>\n<p>The big difference is the sole and the upper.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10552\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10552\" style=\"width: 2010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Desert-boot-vs-chukka.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3743\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10552 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Desert-boot-vs-chukka.jpg\" alt=\"Desert boot vs chukka\" width=\"2010\" height=\"1128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Desert-boot-vs-chukka.jpg 2010w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Desert-boot-vs-chukka-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Desert-boot-vs-chukka-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Desert-boot-vs-chukka-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Desert-boot-vs-chukka-1440x808.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Desert-boot-vs-chukka-1140x640.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Desert-boot-vs-chukka-720x404.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Desert-boot-vs-chukka-652x366.jpg 652w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Desert-boot-vs-chukka-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Desert-boot-vs-chukka-360x202.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Desert-boot-vs-chukka-180x101.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2010px) 100vw, 2010px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10552\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Desert boot (left) vs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07JHRVGLV?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52771\" data-lasso-name=\"Thursday Boot Company Mens Scout Chukka Boot\">Chukka<\/a> (right) | Photo by The Modest Man. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you got this pair in black leather, it would be pretty dressy, compared to a grey suede desert boot.<\/p>\n<p>I think a standard chukka boot is a great choice for anyone &#8211; from college students to business casual professionals. If it\u2019s your first boot, I would go with dark brown.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12153\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12153\" style=\"width: 1336px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12153 size-full\" title=\"Tony Gorga wearing Undandy chukkas\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Tony-Gorga-wearing-Undandy-chukkas.jpg\" alt=\"Tony Gorga wearing Undandy chukkas\" width=\"1336\" height=\"2010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Tony-Gorga-wearing-Undandy-chukkas.jpg 1336w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Tony-Gorga-wearing-Undandy-chukkas-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Tony-Gorga-wearing-Undandy-chukkas-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Tony-Gorga-wearing-Undandy-chukkas-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Tony-Gorga-wearing-Undandy-chukkas-1140x1715.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Tony-Gorga-wearing-Undandy-chukkas-720x1083.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Tony-Gorga-wearing-Undandy-chukkas-652x981.jpg 652w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Tony-Gorga-wearing-Undandy-chukkas-570x858.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Tony-Gorga-wearing-Undandy-chukkas-360x542.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Tony-Gorga-wearing-Undandy-chukkas-180x271.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1336px) 100vw, 1336px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12153\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Grey suede is a surprisingly versatile color for chukka boots. | Photo by The Modest Man. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re expanding your collection, consider suede instead of leather. But make sure you find water-resistant suede if you live somewhere that rains a lot.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of whether you go with suede or leather, chukkas look great with jeans and chinos. They\u2019re similar to dress work boots but a step up in terms of formality (which makes them more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/orbitkey-review\/\" data-lasso-id=\"182417\">appropriate for office settings<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h3>#4: The Chelsea Boot<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07NVMCWLH?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"10392\" data-lasso-name=\"Thursday Boot Co. - Duke Chelsea Leather Boot\">Chelsea boot<\/a> is cool because it can worn in place of work boots or chukka boots, but it can also be dressed up a bit more, especially if you go with dark brown or black leather.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10554\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10554\" style=\"width: 2010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07NVMCWLH?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3744\" data-lasso-name=\"Thursday Boot Co. - Duke Chelsea Leather Boot\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10554 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Suede-Chelsea-boots.jpg\" alt=\"Suede Chelsea boots\" width=\"2010\" height=\"1128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Suede-Chelsea-boots.jpg 2010w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Suede-Chelsea-boots-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Suede-Chelsea-boots-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Suede-Chelsea-boots-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Suede-Chelsea-boots-1440x808.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Suede-Chelsea-boots-1140x640.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Suede-Chelsea-boots-720x404.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Suede-Chelsea-boots-652x366.jpg 652w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Suede-Chelsea-boots-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Suede-Chelsea-boots-360x202.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Suede-Chelsea-boots-180x101.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2010px) 100vw, 2010px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10554\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07NVMCWLH?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3745\" data-lasso-name=\"Thursday Boot Co. - Duke Chelsea Leather Boot\">The Duke<\/a> in honey suede (size 7) | Photo by The Modest Man. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In fact, it\u2019s not uncommon to see men wearing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/blundstone-classic-550s-review\/\" data-lasso-id=\"52882\">Chelsea boots<\/a> with suits these days.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you\u2019re a working professional in a somewhat formal office setting, or if you live in a fashion forward city like Melbourne, London or New York, you might consider buying a pair of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-mens-chelsea-boots\/\" data-lasso-id=\"212155\">Chelsea boots<\/a> first.<\/p>\n<p>On the formality spectrum, they\u2019re closer to chukka boots than work boots, but you can still dress them down.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9163\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9163\" style=\"width: 1292px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/chelsea-boots-short-men\/\" data-lasso-id=\"3746\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9163 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Chelsea-boots-outfit.jpg\" alt=\"Chelsea boots outfit\" width=\"1292\" height=\"2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Chelsea-boots-outfit.jpg 1292w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Chelsea-boots-outfit-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Chelsea-boots-outfit-768x1189.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Chelsea-boots-outfit-662x1024.jpg 662w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Chelsea-boots-outfit-1140x1765.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Chelsea-boots-outfit-720x1115.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Chelsea-boots-outfit-652x1009.jpg 652w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Chelsea-boots-outfit-570x882.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Chelsea-boots-outfit-360x557.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Chelsea-boots-outfit-180x279.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1292px) 100vw, 1292px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9163\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/chelsea-boots-short-men\/\" data-lasso-id=\"3747\">Click here for more pics and details about this outfit \u2192<\/a> | Photo by The Modest Man. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Of course, it depends on the material and color. For example, tan suede Chelsea boots with lighter wash jeans is a classic combination.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>I really like the light brown suede Chelsea, so if you\u2019re looking to add some variety to your shoe collection, this would be a solid choice.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Either way, the Chelsea boot is a classic, versatile boot that\u2019s easier to pull off than most men think.<\/p>\n<p>And I mean that literally, by the way. Since it has no laces, this boot is very easy to put on and take off, which also makes it great for air travel.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re looking for a pair to purchase, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">try <a href=\"http:\/\/shrsl.com\/4c69s\" data-lasso-id=\"423574\">this one Amberjack makes<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. First of all, it looks great. It\u2019s slightly less minimalist than the average Chelsea. This makes it more exciting looking without taking away from the overall clean style.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cwqbh2hvYBq\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cwqbh2hvYBq\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"423575\">A post shared by Amberjack (@wear.amberjack)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And like all of their models, it\u2019s really easy to walk and stand in, even for hours at a time. Check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/amberjack-review\/\" data-lasso-id=\"423576\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hands-on brand review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get an in-depth look at why this is the case. But let me tell you, the comfort factor is super custom.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>#5: The Moc Toe Boot<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07FQBBK35?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52883\" data-lasso-name=\"Red Wing Heritage - Work 6&quot; Moc Toe Boots\">Moc toe boots<\/a> are the ultimate casual boot. They&#8217;re really hard to dress up, but you never have to worry if a moc toe boot will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/how-to-wear-a-t-shirt\/\" data-lasso-id=\"52884\">go with a t-shirt<\/a> (it will).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_530615\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-530615\" style=\"width: 1340px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B001QJ69V8?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52842\" data-lasso-name=\"Thorogood Mens American Heritage Moc Toe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-530615\" title=\"Thorogood Mens American Moc Toe\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Thorogood-Mens-American-Moc-Toe.jpg\" alt=\"Thorogood Mens American Moc Toe\" width=\"1340\" height=\"1340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Thorogood-Mens-American-Moc-Toe.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Thorogood-Mens-American-Moc-Toe-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Thorogood-Mens-American-Moc-Toe-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Thorogood-Mens-American-Moc-Toe-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Thorogood-Mens-American-Moc-Toe-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Thorogood-Mens-American-Moc-Toe-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-530615\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B001QJ69V8?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52843\" data-lasso-name=\"Thorogood Mens American Heritage Moc Toe\">Check current price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Moc toe is short for &#8211; you guessed it &#8211; moccasin toe. This toe design is modeled after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/what-are-moccasins\/\" data-lasso-id=\"52885\">traditional Native American footwear<\/a> with a U-shaped design around the toe box.<\/p>\n<p>These boots are typically made with a wedge sole. This spongy white sole is often made from crepe rubber, and it&#8217;s flat so that the heel can\u2019t catch on stuff when you\u2019re walking around a job site.<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, some people consider moc toes boots to be work boots, but due to the unique aesthetic, I&#8217;m putting them in their own category.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07FQBBK35?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52639\" data-lasso-name=\"Red Wing Heritage - Work 6&quot; Moc Toe Boots\">Red Wing Classic Moc<\/a> is probably the best example of a modern moc toe boot. They&#8217;re crazy popular, especially since the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B001KS2DGK?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52844\" data-lasso-name=\"Red Wing Heritage - Mens Classic Moc Toe Boot, Oro Legacy\">Oro Legacy version<\/a> has been spotted on taste maker celebrities like Ryan Gosling and Drake.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_530612\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-530612\" style=\"width: 1190px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07FQBBK35?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52845\" data-lasso-name=\"Red Wing Heritage - Work 6&quot; Moc Toe Boots\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-530612 size-full\" title=\"Red Wing Classic Moc\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Red-Wing-Classic-Moc.jpg\" alt=\"Red Wing Classic Moc\" width=\"1190\" height=\"1190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Red-Wing-Classic-Moc.jpg 1190w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Red-Wing-Classic-Moc-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Red-Wing-Classic-Moc-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Red-Wing-Classic-Moc-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Red-Wing-Classic-Moc-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Red-Wing-Classic-Moc-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1190px) 100vw, 1190px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-530612\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07FQBBK35?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52846\" data-lasso-name=\"Red Wing Heritage - Work 6&quot; Moc Toe Boots\">Check current price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you want a premium quality alternative to Red Wing&#8217;s Classic Moc, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantstoneshoes.com\/products\/brass-boot-black-chromexcel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52640\">Grant Stone Brass Boot<\/a>. It\u2019s just a tiny bit sleeker and easier to &#8220;dress up&#8221; than Red Wing mocs, but the build quality is equally strong (maybe even stronger).<\/p>\n<h3>#6: The Dress Boot<\/h3>\n<p>A dress boot is basically just a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-mens-dress-shoes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52886\">dress shoe<\/a> with a taller shaft (usually around six inches). Just like with dress shoes, there are many different dress boot styles, including Oxfords to brogues to wingtips.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_515517\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-515517\" style=\"width: 1066px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-515517 size-full\" title=\"Carmina Balmoral Dress Boots\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Dress-Boots.jpg\" alt=\"Dress Boots\" width=\"1066\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Dress-Boots.jpg 1066w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Dress-Boots-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Dress-Boots-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Dress-Boots-768x1153.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Dress-Boots-1023x1536.jpg 1023w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1066px) 100vw, 1066px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-515517\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Allen Edmonds<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can also find dressy Chelsea boots, which are sort of like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/beckett-simonon-shoe-review\/\" data-lasso-id=\"43799\">wholecuts<\/a>, and dressy chukka boots that have a sleek enough silhouette to wear with a suit and tie.<\/p>\n<p>But the quintessential dress boot is something like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01MAYXQ4Y?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52641\" data-lasso-name=\"Allen Edmonds Mens Dalton Fashion Boot, Dark Chili\">Allen Edmonds Dalton<\/a>, a lace up wingtip derby with a Dainite rubber sole.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_530616\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-530616\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01MAYXQ4Y?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52847\" data-lasso-name=\"Allen Edmonds Mens Dalton Fashion Boot, Dark Chili\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-530616\" title=\"Allenedmonds Dalton Wingtip Dress Boots\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Allenedmonds-Dalton-Wingtip-Dress-Boots.jpg\" alt=\"Allenedmonds Dalton Wingtip Dress Boots\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Allenedmonds-Dalton-Wingtip-Dress-Boots.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Allenedmonds-Dalton-Wingtip-Dress-Boots-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Allenedmonds-Dalton-Wingtip-Dress-Boots-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Allenedmonds-Dalton-Wingtip-Dress-Boots-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-530616\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01MAYXQ4Y?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52848\" data-lasso-name=\"Allen Edmonds Mens Dalton Fashion Boot, Dark Chili\">Check current price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Under a pair of wool trousers, most people wouldn&#8217;t be able to tell that these are boots, which makes them perfect for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/business-casual-shoes\/\" data-lasso-id=\"52642\">business casual<\/a> office wear during fall and winter.<\/p>\n<p>The Balmoral boot is another classic dress boot. It&#8217;s basically a tall Oxford dress shoe, which makes it more formal than derby style boot or wingtip.<\/p>\n<p>These may have a plain toe, cap toe or some sort of broguing on top of the toe box.<\/p>\n<p>On the higher end, Carmina sells several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carminashoemaker.com\/balmoral-boots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52643\">Balmoral boot styles<\/a>, all of which are incredible. For a wallet-friendly alternative, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/beckettsimonon-elliot-balmoral-boots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52644\" data-lasso-name=\"Beckettsimonon - Elliot Balmoral Boots\">Beckett Simonon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>#7: The Hiking Boot<\/h3>\n<p>Whether or not you enjoy traversing the great outdoors, you might consider adding a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B000OB3PIY?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52849\" data-lasso-name=\"Dannerv- Mountain Light II 5 Gore-Tex Waterproof Hiking Boots\">hiking boot<\/a> to your collection.<\/p>\n<p>These are casual, rugged and often lightweight boots that are built for comfort and durability against the elements (i.e., they&#8217;re usually waterproof).<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re used to wearing heavy leather boots, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/seasonthree-the-ultralight-hiking-boot-sand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52887\" data-lasso-name=\"Seasonthree - The UltraLight Hiking Boot Sand\">hiking boot<\/a> will make you feel like you&#8217;re walking on clouds.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_529777\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-529777\" style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/seasonthree-the-ultralight-hiking-boot-sand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52911\" data-lasso-name=\"Seasonthree - The UltraLight Hiking Boot Sand\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-529777 size-full\" title=\"Season Three Ansel Boot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Season-Three-Ansel-Boot.jpg\" alt=\"Season Three Ansel Boot\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Season-Three-Ansel-Boot.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Season-Three-Ansel-Boot-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Season-Three-Ansel-Boot-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Season-Three-Ansel-Boot-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Season-Three-Ansel-Boot-1537x2048.jpg 1537w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-529777\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/seasonthree-the-ultralight-hiking-boot-sand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52645\" data-lasso-name=\"Seasonthree - The UltraLight Hiking Boot Sand\">Season Three Ansel Boot<\/a> in Sand | Photo by The Modest Man. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>These boots come in a bunch of different styles. If you&#8217;re a true hiker, you might want to stick with specialty brands like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merrell.com\/US\/en\/mens-boots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52646\">Merrell<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keenfootwear.com\/mens-boots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52647\">KEEN<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timberland.com\/shop\/mens-boots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52648\">Timberland<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If, like me, you don&#8217;t need a boot to take on the Arizona Trail, but you do like the hiking boot aesthetic and want something that can take at least some abuse, here are some good options:<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/seasonthree-the-ultralight-hiking-boot-sand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52649\" data-lasso-name=\"Seasonthree - The UltraLight Hiking Boot Sand\">Season Three Ansel<\/a> is a cool looking lightweight boot modeled after European hiking boots.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+laRtF4fNIRlQzctPBLRAjg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52650\">Thursday Boot Co. Commander<\/a> is modeled after old-timey alpine hiking boots, but it has a plush leather collar and Vibram outsole for modern comfort.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_530617\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-530617\" style=\"width: 1180px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-530617 size-full\" title=\"Thursdayboots Men Commander Tobacco\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Thursdayboots-Men-Commander-Tobacco.jpg\" alt=\"Thursdayboots Men Commander Tobacco\" width=\"1180\" height=\"1180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Thursdayboots-Men-Commander-Tobacco.jpg 1180w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Thursdayboots-Men-Commander-Tobacco-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Thursdayboots-Men-Commander-Tobacco-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Thursdayboots-Men-Commander-Tobacco-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Thursdayboots-Men-Commander-Tobacco-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Thursdayboots-Men-Commander-Tobacco-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-530617\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+laRtF4fNIRlQzctPBLRAjg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52850\">Thursdayboots Men Commander Tobacco<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B005CTCR3W?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52651\" data-lasso-name=\"Danner Mens Mountain Light Boot\">Danner&#8217;s Mountain Light collection<\/a> might be the perfect marriage of function and form with its one-piece full grain leather upper, GORE-TEX liner and Vibram outsole.<\/p>\n<h3>#8: The Winter Boot<\/h3>\n<p>Most guys don&#8217;t need a dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B007JT7ENG?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52888\" data-lasso-name=\"Pajar Men&#039;s Trooper Boot\">winter boot<\/a>. Any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/lethato-review\/\" data-lasso-id=\"109494\">Goodyear welted boot<\/a> or hiking boot will do just fine to keep your feet dry and warm, especially when combined with a good pair of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-boot-socks\/\" data-lasso-id=\"43800\">boot socks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_530618\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-530618\" style=\"width: 1340px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/mens-bean-boots-tumbled-leather\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52851\" data-lasso-name=\"Mens Bean Boots, Tumbled Leather\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-530618 size-full\" title=\"llbean Mens Bean Boots Tumbled Leather\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/llbean-Mens-Bean-Boots-Tumbled-Leather.jpg\" alt=\"llbean Mens Bean Boots Tumbled Leather\" width=\"1340\" height=\"1340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/llbean-Mens-Bean-Boots-Tumbled-Leather.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/llbean-Mens-Bean-Boots-Tumbled-Leather-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/llbean-Mens-Bean-Boots-Tumbled-Leather-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/llbean-Mens-Bean-Boots-Tumbled-Leather-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/llbean-Mens-Bean-Boots-Tumbled-Leather-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/llbean-Mens-Bean-Boots-Tumbled-Leather-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-530618\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/mens-bean-boots-tumbled-leather\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52852\" data-lasso-name=\"Mens Bean Boots, Tumbled Leather\">llbean Mens Bean Boots Tumbled Leather<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But if you live in a place that gets a true winter every year &#8211; like multiple feet of snow &#8211; you&#8217;re going to want a real winter boot.<\/p>\n<p>Winter boots are lined with some sort of insulating material, such as shearling or Thinsulate (or both).<\/p>\n<p>The upper is typically double- or triple-stitched to the bottom, sealing the boot against water and slush.<\/p>\n<p>Most winter boots <em>look<\/em> like winter boots. They&#8217;ll keep you comfy and safe during a snowy commute to work, but they might not be the best choice for a full day at the office.<\/p>\n<p>There are some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/thursday-explorer-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"112678\">winter boots<\/a>, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/allen-edmonds-park-city-lace-up-weatherproof-boot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52652\" data-lasso-name=\"Allen Edmonds - Park City Lace-up Weatherproof Boot\">Allen Edmonds Park City Lace-up Weatherproof Boot<\/a>\u00a0that look like regular boots but are built to withstand the elements.<\/p>\n<p>But most winter boots are noticeably more bulky and rugged than the other types of boots on this list.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_530619\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-530619\" style=\"width: 1340px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B007JT7ENG?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52853\" data-lasso-name=\"Pajar Men&#039;s Trooper Boot\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-530619 size-full\" title=\"Pajar Trooper\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Pajar-Trooper.jpg\" alt=\"Pajar Trooper\" width=\"1340\" height=\"1340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Pajar-Trooper.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Pajar-Trooper-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Pajar-Trooper-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Pajar-Trooper-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Pajar-Trooper-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Pajar-Trooper-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-530619\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B007JT7ENG?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52854\" data-lasso-name=\"Pajar Men&#039;s Trooper Boot\">Pajar Trooper<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you&#8217;re in the market for a pair of winter boots, here are some good options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/mens-bean-boots-tumbled-leather\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52889\" data-lasso-name=\"Mens Bean Boots, Tumbled Leather\">L.L.Bean Boots<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B000S6V3NE?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52890\" data-lasso-name=\"SOREL - Mens Caribou Waterproof Boot for Winter\">Sorel Caribou Boot<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B007JT7ENG?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52891\" data-lasso-name=\"Pajar Men&#039;s Trooper Boot\">Pajar Trooper Boot<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B079RM3HYW?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52892\" data-lasso-name=\"The North Face Mens Tsumoru Boot\">The North Face Tsumoru Boot<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Any of those will you through even the most punishing winter without totally sacrificing style.<\/p>\n<h3>#9: The Jodphur Boot<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/beckettsimonon-douglas-jodhpur-boots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52893\" data-lasso-name=\"Beckettsimonon - Douglas Jodhpur Boots\">Jodphur boots<\/a> kind of look like Chelsea boots, and if you&#8217;re wearing pants (which I assume you will be), most people won&#8217;t notice the difference.<\/p>\n<p>But Jodphurs do have one unique detail that sets them apart from Chelseas: the ankle strap and buckle.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike Chelseas, Jodphurs lack the elastic wide panel. Instead, they can be tightened or loosened using the ankle strap.<\/p>\n<p>Originally designed in 1920s India for polo players, Jodphur boots are now a lesser known alternative to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-mens-chelsea-boots\/\" data-lasso-id=\"52894\">Chelsea boots<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/suede-chukka-boots\/\" data-lasso-id=\"52895\">chukkas<\/a>. Compared to work, service or moc toe boots, Jodphurs are pretty dressy.<\/p>\n<p>They&#8217;re great for anyone who like the clean look of Chelsea boots but wants the ability to tighten the shaft around their ankle.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_530620\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-530620\" style=\"width: 1185px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/beckettsimonon-douglas-jodhpur-boots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52855\" data-lasso-name=\"Beckettsimonon - Douglas Jodhpur Boots\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-530620 size-full\" title=\"Beckettsimonon Douglas Jodhpur Boot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Beckettsimonon-Douglas-Jodhpur-Boot.jpg\" alt=\"Beckettsimonon Douglas Jodhpur Boot\" width=\"1185\" height=\"1185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Beckettsimonon-Douglas-Jodhpur-Boot.jpg 1185w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Beckettsimonon-Douglas-Jodhpur-Boot-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Beckettsimonon-Douglas-Jodhpur-Boot-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Beckettsimonon-Douglas-Jodhpur-Boot-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Beckettsimonon-Douglas-Jodhpur-Boot-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Beckettsimonon-Douglas-Jodhpur-Boot-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1185px) 100vw, 1185px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-530620\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/beckettsimonon-douglas-jodhpur-boots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52856\" data-lasso-name=\"Beckettsimonon - Douglas Jodhpur Boots\">Beckettsimonon Douglas Jodhpur Boot<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you want a pair of (somewhat) affordable Jodphurs, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/beckettsimonon-douglas-jodhpur-boots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52896\" data-lasso-name=\"Beckettsimonon - Douglas Jodhpur Boots\">Beckett Simonon Douglas Boot<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you want something a bit more, how do say, <em>baller<\/em>&#8230;check out Carmina&#8217;s collection of Jodphurs.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_530597\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-530597\" style=\"width: 1366px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shadoweff wp-image-530597 size-full\" title=\"Carminashoemaker Jodhpur Boots\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Carminashoemaker-Jodhpur-Boots.jpg\" alt=\"Carminashoemaker Jodhpur Boots\" width=\"1366\" height=\"1430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Carminashoemaker-Jodhpur-Boots.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Carminashoemaker-Jodhpur-Boots-287x300.jpg 287w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Carminashoemaker-Jodhpur-Boots-978x1024.jpg 978w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Carminashoemaker-Jodhpur-Boots-768x804.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-530597\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carminashoemaker.com\/jodhpur-boots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52772\">Carminashoemaker Jodhpur Boots Collection<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As you can see, they have many different options.<\/p>\n<h3>#10: Combat Boots<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/thursday-boots-explorer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52897\" data-lasso-name=\"Thursday boots - Explorer\">Combat boots<\/a> are very similar to service boots in that they were originally designed to be worn by soldiers during military training and service.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_530621\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-530621\" style=\"width: 1172px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/thursday-boots-explorer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52857\" data-lasso-name=\"Thursday boots - Explorer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-530621\" title=\"Thursdayboots Explorer\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Thursdayboots-Explorer.jpg\" alt=\"Thursdayboots Explorer\" width=\"1172\" height=\"1172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Thursdayboots-Explorer.jpg 1172w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Thursdayboots-Explorer-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Thursdayboots-Explorer-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Thursdayboots-Explorer-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Thursdayboots-Explorer-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Thursdayboots-Explorer-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1172px) 100vw, 1172px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-530621\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/thursday-boots-explorer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52858\" data-lasso-name=\"Thursday boots - Explorer\">Thursdayboots Explorer<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Of course, if you&#8217;re not in the military, you can still buy combat style <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/helm-review\" data-lasso-id=\"205783\">boots for casual everyday wear<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>These tend to be a bit more rugged and heavy duty than service boots, as they were originally developed to stabilize your ankles, protect your feet, and provide plenty of grip over uneven and\/or slippery surfaces.<\/p>\n<p>Combat boots usually have grippy rubber outsoles, water resistant seams and extra room in the toe box for thicker socks.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/thursday-boots-explorer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52656\" data-lasso-name=\"Thursday boots - Explorer\">Thursday Boot Co. Explorer<\/a> is a handsome modern take on a classic combat boot.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/DrMartens\/DrMartens\/page\/D05656DC-A0DF-41E0-8BD8-C333983D8412?linkCode=ll2&#038;tag=themodestman-20&#038;linkId=624c4c51067cf44e2d561155d6809469&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"52657\">any Dr. Martens boots<\/a> will have that &#8220;fashion combat&#8221; aesthetic, but your mileage may vary with long term quality and wearability.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Building_a_Well-Rounded_Boot_Collection\"><\/span>Building a Well-Rounded Boot Collection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since these three boots can often be used interchangeably, I recommend varying up the colors and materials. For example, your collection could consist of:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Dark brown leather service boots<\/li>\n<li>Midnight suede chukkas<\/li>\n<li>Tan suede Chelsea boots<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what that would look like:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10556\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10556\" style=\"width: 1340px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Boot-collection.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"3748\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10556 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Boot-collection.jpg\" alt=\"Boot collection\" width=\"1340\" height=\"701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Boot-collection.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Boot-collection-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Boot-collection-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Boot-collection-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Boot-collection-1140x596.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Boot-collection-720x377.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Boot-collection-652x341.jpg 652w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Boot-collection-570x298.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Boot-collection-360x188.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Boot-collection-180x94.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10556\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by The Modest Man. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But if your style aesthetic is more of a monochromatic, black\/white\/grey vibe, you could go with something like:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Black leather work boots<\/li>\n<li>Grey suede chukkas<\/li>\n<li>Taupe suede Chelsea boots<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This way, you have a variety of styles, colors and materials to choose from.<\/p>\n<p>Once you figure out which boots you tend to wear most often, you can always add another option to the mix. For example, I love having the grey suede desert boot as a more casual alternative to the dark blue chukka.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Turn\"><\/span>Your Turn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What kind of boots do you wear? Do you prefer chukkas or Chelseas? Let me know in the comments section!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions_About_Types_of_Boots\"><\/span>Questions About Types of Boots<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are the answers to some questions you may have about boots:<\/p>\n<h3>What is the best boot for everyday wear?<\/h3>\n<p>The best type of boot for you depends on your style. However, you really can&#8217;t go wrong with a chukka or Chelsea boot.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the best three boot collection?<\/h3>\n<p>If you want a few versatile pairs of boots, you can choose a few different boot styles that are different colors. 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