Winter is a time when cold feet are as common as “drunken Decembers” and dark mornings. You should wear shoes all season, including perforated trainers to keep the cold out and rain-resistant shoes that allow the rain in. Not just one pair of winter boots is enough, but at least two or three.

These shoes were originally made for hiking trails, timber yards and trenches of War. You can rest assured that it will keep you warm even on a frosty commute. The best winter boots look great and are also practical.

Even though fashion is all about technical clothing right now (hiking and workwear are hot trends), it has always preferred boots to other types of clothing, such as soldiers, riders, blue-collar workers, and mountaineers. These boots possess the qualities that all boots should have: comfort, durability, and weatherproofing.

Winter boots, despite their chunky soles or unforgiving leathers are one of the most versatile shoes that you can purchase. If you invest in the right pair, they will last decades. So, best foot forward. Below, you will find the best style for you and the most popular ways to wear it.

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR IN WINTER BOOTS

• QUALITY 

If you want your winter boots to last, you should spend money on them, they won’t be cheap. Grenson’s creative director Tim Little says that the best way to determine the quality of a boot is through its upper material.

A well-made boot will always have quality leather. No one would want to make a great boot from cheap leather. High-quality leather is softly creased and hand polished to show the patina as well as dark and light spots. It’s not always uniform. You can also choose tanned leather. It tends to be thicker and less weatherproof than painted leather.

• GOODYEAR-WELTED SOLES

Winter boots should have a good footing. They should use the Goodyear welting technique, which attaches the sole to the upper by using a rib-like leather or canvas strip.

James Fox, Crockett & Co brand director, stated that the stitching of the welt can also be seen above the welt. The sole stitch (through welt) can be found underneath the sole. Jones. “Be careful. You might be looking at cheaper boots with an imitation welt if you can’t see the continuation of the stitch through the sole.”

• INTEL

Rik Van Dijk, Red Wing, states that a well-made boot brand will have detailed information on how they make boots and where they are made. This information is a sign of a good boot maker.

If you’re looking for the perfect winter boot, look no further. Visit the factory or speciality shop to find the perfect boot for you. You will find all the information you need and the right fit to purchase the best boots for you.

• PRACTICALITY

Shoemakers recognize that most people only wear boots to work or the pub. Therefore, they have made their models more practical and comfortable in recent years. Contrast white rubber soles are smart-casual and stylish, while combat-style treads make you more secure.

Shoemakers, even Dr Martens, have tried to make lighter versions of their most famous styles using new materials that offer the same wearability and practicality.

THE BEST WINTER BOOTS STYLES

CHELSEA BOOTS

The Chelsea boot is the Swiss Army Knife in your shoe rack. The right pair can be worn with tailored pants or suits Monday through Friday, as well as a leather jacket and skinny jeans for gigs at the weekend.

Although suede Chelsea boots are slouchy, they can also be very elegant. However, this delicate material is difficult to maintain even after heavy rains. You don’t have to do all the work of cleaning, brushing, and applying protector spray every winter. Instead, choose easy-wipe leather. A pair of leather shoes in smooth black leather will be much closer to the original.

You should pay attention to details such as the classic heel pull and autumn-ready rubber soles. Pay attention to your toes. Chelsea boots with pointed toes look unprofessional when worn with a suit. Instead, opt for round-toed styles.

HIKING BOOTS

Are you spending weekends training for your Kilimanjaro trip? If you answered no, then you might be overlooking the hiking boot as an option for footwear. No matter what your outdoor ambitions (or lack thereof), tough hiking boots have been a staple of the footwear collection for many years. This is especially true among men who value a shoe’s ability and style to withstand all kinds of weather conditions.

We are not experts in adventure sport, so we will leave the recommendation of boots for extremely difficult terrain to the pros. We can suggest boots that are suitable for city streets, heavy dog walking sessions, and occasional trips to the countryside pub.

A pair should offer untold comfort and ankle support. You could also snag a gorgeous, but not practical, suede pair by a high-fashion designer who has never seen a mountain.

These can be paired with tough-as-old boots men’s wear staples such as corduroy, raw denim, twill, or flannel shirt, and cable knit jumpers. To fully embrace the outdoor trend, you could pair them with rainstoppers or fleece. You could also use them to counter the styling of tailoring, but not for your next job interview.

BROGUE BOOTS

You don’t have to be a Bear Grylls fan to wear a pair hiking boots. There are subtle ways to inject some outdoor elements into your winter look. The brogue boot is a sartorial mix. It has the same solid construction and weight as hiking boots but with the added wing-tipped country-manor smartness that brogues have.

Brogue boots can be worn with any outfit that you would normally wear with traditional brogues. So lace up a pair of dark brown or black brogues with heavier wool suits and smart trousers and shirt/cardigan combinations.

Brogue boots are winter-ready and can be worn with pieces that cross the line between rugged and refined, like heavy-gauge knitwear, gilets and waxed and quilted jackets as well as heritage fabrics like corduroy or tweed. Although sock flashing is not something to be frowned upon, it isn’t a bad idea when you’re wearing these boots. Instead, choose trousers that have a neat break (e.g. For a more sophisticated finish, opt for trousers with a neat break) Rubberized soles are a great option for winter utility.

WORK BOOTS

The best boots were originally made decades ago to be worn in factories and shipping yards. Although the steel toe caps might not have survived fashion crossover, many other features have, such as waterproof materials, padded ankles and cozy linings. These are the things you would want for your feet in freezing temperatures.

The Timberland Yellow Boot, Red Wing’s classic moc-toe work boot, is the most well-known. They have remained virtually unchanged for over a century, making it remarkable that so many different style tribes have adopted them. A work boot is adored by hip-hop artists, lumbersexuals, and workwear lovers.

This means that you can wear them with many casual outfits (always casual), such as jeans, joggers, and trucker jackets or parkas. To keep the puddles away, look for waterproof nubuck or dyed leather and sealed seams.

COMBAT-STYLE BOOTS

Boots, like most things in a man’s wardrobe have a proud military history. Combat boots have won a lot of fashion awards, from high-quality lace-ups that keep out trench foot to more modern tactical designs.

They’ve won more than just the battles. This is the best time to purchase combat trousers, holsters, and other military gear. You don’t have to look like Call of Duty characters when you leave the house.

Ryan Gosling is the character in Blade Runner 2049. He paired the tactical boots that you can purchase on Amazon with a statement coat. Charlie Caseley Hayford, a designer who wears high boots and classic tailoring. Streetwear lovers might pair them with jeans or a bomber. Another option is heritage wear, which can be worn in a middle ground: wool, twill cotton and generous fittings with lots of herringbone.

ANKLE BOOTS

We don’t see any reason why wearing a pair chukka or desert boots shouldn’t be a smart idea. They are a great choice for spring and summer due to their light weight. However, they can also be worn in winter with other ankle-tickling styles such as low-rise hiking boots or jodhpurs.

The ankle boots are smart enough to be styled with a blazer, roll neck or a blazer, but not too fussy that they won’t look great with chinos and a sweatshirt. This boot is perfect for helping you navigate the winter dress codes dilemmas.

For the cold and wet, leather pairs are an obvious choice. They offer resilience and an enduring elegance. Suede pairs can also be used if you regularly spray them with a protector spray.

This style, chukka and desert boots in particular, can be treated as a more stylish and durable alternative to trainers. They look great with button-down shirts, chinos and crew neck jumpers, making them a stylish, warm outfit that passes the pub-safe test.