When you come across a true men’s style classic, you tend to recognize it right away — and in the case of the best fall boots for men, those classics tend to hail from a heritage-minded company like Allen Edmonds. The Port Washington, Wisconsin company has been doing things the right way, the hard way since 1922, when Elbert W. Allen founded the Allen-Spiegal Shoe Company.

The rest isn’t merely history — there’s a sense of long-lasting style, quality and durability in every stitch of a set of Allen Edmonds men’s boots, something I’ve learned through personal experience over the years. I’ve found the American company makes boots and dress shoes with supple-yet-strong leather, the kind that develops a rich patina over time.

These boots also mold to your foot all the while through Goodyear welted craftsmanship. Sounds too good to be true (as well as mighty impressive), right? Well, you best believe it, which brings us to the positively stunning Allen Edmonds Higgins Mill Boots you see before you today.

They’re crafted from materials like rich Chromexcel leather (at least, that’s the case for the pair shown above), and the timeless lace-up style boasts a versatile rounded toe shape that pairs up nicely with blue jeans or stretch chinos in equal measure.

The Allen Edmonds Higgins Mill Boots aren’t merely a stylish fall footwear choice, though — they boast plenty of functionality, from a custom cork insole (one that molds to your foot) to a weatherproof design from toe to heel. The Allen Edmonds Higgins Mill Boots rest on Dainite rubber soles for added traction and a smooth ride underfoot.

Plus, the 757 last — although a fairly recent introduction to the brand dating back to 2016 — boasts a classic design inspired by vintage logging boots. If you ask me, no matter the shade of handsome leather you select, well, the Allen Edmonds Higgins Mill Boots might just be the most versatile, most dependable fall boots in your rotation right now. Lace ’em up and see for yourself.