It’s hard to believe it, but let me be the first to say: Fall is barreling towards us more quickly than you might expect, and I’ve got a few helpful style tips to set you on the path to menswear greatness. Chief among those tips: Invest in a pair of the best boots for men right now (like the rugged Taylor Stitch Trench Boots as shown at the top of the page), and then thank me later.

Those rugged leather boots are the focus of today’s Style Pick of the Week, and naturally, the brand in question knows a thing or two about making some of the best menswear. We’re talking about San Fran’s own Taylor Stitch, a longstanding favorite of your humble Brooklyn style writer.

Hopefully, you’ve got a closet packed with Taylor Stitch style essentials, be it one of the best men’s sweaters or a pair of stylish everyday pants, but the Taylor Stitch Trench Boots are a next-level style pick-up to sort out your fall footwear rotation. Let’s count the ways, shall we? They’re crafted from a handsome 4oz. Whiskey leather that’ll only get better with age, and they’re built with resoleable construction for longevity and plenty of durability, for starters.

The Taylor Stitch Trench Boots are also set atop a mini-lug sole from Vibram, which is designed to offer plenty of grip and traction on slick streets this fall and winter. Antique brass eyelets are a simple but durable touch, along with speed hook lacing at the top of the Taylor Stitch Trench Boots — you needn’t worry about the hardware on this pair giving out on you over time.

Better still are the smallest possible details on your new favorite pair of boots, like waxed cotton laces and natural sheepskin leather lining. Dependability and comfort are the name of the game with the impossibly cool, hard-wearing Taylor Stitch Trench Boots, which should also prove plenty versatile when it comes time to get dressed this season. Consider teaming ’em with classic Taylor Stitch chinos and your favorite Taylor Stitch shirt at the office or on the road, to name but one essential fall men’s style look.

And while it might seem a bit early to be thinking about lacing up some of the best men’s boots, it’s never too early to invest in an extremely stylish pair — the Taylor Stitch Trench Boots are just what you need now.