The winter boots to get you through the colder months
Words: Alex Woodhall
Make no mistake, the winter weather has well and truly landed. Thanksgiving, Christmas and the seasonal sales have signalled in a colder, more treacherous clime and with it a plethora of wardrobe woes. Come the cold, London’s concrete can become akin to a shopping centre ice rink, slippy and full of children who are steamrolling their way through the winter break. Rain, possibly snow, and a dreaded combination of both means the leather-soled wingtips are going to have a tricky time keeping you sure-of-foot. As you acclimatise your wardrobe for the Arctic months, footwear should be near the top of your list – these boots above all.
HIKING BOOTS
Grenson Grover Grained-Leather Boots, £200.00
Take a sartorial cue from the master of Sprezzatura and bona fide style icon Gianni Agnelli. The Italian was the first to bring hiking boots from the ski slopes to the suit and it’s a move than can very much be replicated today. These rugged Grensons crafted in grained Italian leather should make it an easy style steal.
WORK BOOTS
Red Wing Rubber-Soled Leather Boots, £240.00
Just because it’s the weekend and the suit is off for a few days, that’s no excuse to let standards slip. The iconic rubber-soled boot from American heritage brand Red Wing is a timeless addition to off-duty attire, perfectly equipped for dealing with the season’s most unforgiving elements.
SMART BOOTS
Aldo Godefroid Monk Boots, £90.00
A hiking boot may look great with some tailoring, but it’s not exactly appropriate come a boardroom sit-down. Prepare your office-wear for the drop in temperature and unfavourable precipitation with a rubber-soled, leather upper boot; you can’t go wrong with a rakish monk strap to freshen things up.
WELLINGTON BOOTS
Hunter Original Tall Wellies, £95.00
A true gentleman’s essential, the Wellington has stood the test of time and Hunter have perfected the style with their original tall offering. Come the time when the city gets too much and the country is calling, you’d be a fool not to pack a pair of these.
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