As we step into a new month (September, the first month of fall, for those of you keeping score at home), it’s crucial that you shore up your menswear rotation. So, dust off your waxed trucker jacket, throw on your favorite henley, step into the best pair of men’s blue jeans and of course, lace up some rugged leather boots.

In my experience, the earlier you prepare for the season ahead, the better you’re going to look and feel. Let’s start from the ground up with your new favorite pair of leather boots. While summer is high time to lace up trusty canvas sneakers, the pursuits of fall call for something a bit more hard-wearing in the footwear department — something like the HELM Boots Lou Teak Boots, right? Yessir, yessir.

Perhaps you’ve grown acquainted with the fan-favorite Austin-based brand thanks to its stylish leather Chelsea boots or even sleek leather loafers, but the company also excels in the world of dependable lace-up leather boots (to say the least).

The HELM Boots Lou Teak Boots bridge the gap between dressier Chelsea boots and everyday chukka boots — a bit more adventure-ready and durable, yet no less suited to wear with dark blue jeans or your favorite chinos.

Better still is the fact that the Teak pair of the HELM Lou Boots retails for just $219 right now (sizes are going quickly, so keep a weather eye out). It’s not hard to see why the HELM Boots Lou Teak Boots are such a hot seller, though.

They feature a rich Teak Krumenauer leather exterior that’s then lined with supple black leather through the interior for maximum comfort right out of the box. Of course, the leather exterior on the HELM Boots Lou Teak Boots will break in handsomely the more you wear ’em, another benefit to shopping a long-lasting pair of boots from HELM.

Brass finish eyelets should develop a nice patina over time, while round cotton laces give them a polished-yet-rugged finish.

The HELM Boots Lou Teak Boots are perhaps at their best when worn with high-low combinations (like the Flint and Tinder 365 Pants and a henley), but they’re also a nice change of pace with blue jeans and a navy blazer back at the office this fall. When in doubt, don’t overthink it: Just relish the chance to wear your new favorite leather boots this season.