It’s high praise to call any of a number of men’s style essentials the perfect example of said style, but there are a few key pieces — from vastly important menswear designers, no less — that lay claim to being, well, darn near perfect. The great news for all of us? Todd Snyder is getting more than a few of those critical men’s style essentials just right this season.

Let’s start with your footwear as we examine critical style essentials every guy should own. The chukka boot is an important go-between from your sturdy pair of winter boots and your casual pair of canvas sneakers for summer, no? And you can trust Todd Snyder to deliver what you might call a perfect pair of chukka boots for men.

That’s high praise — and it’s not the first time our Todd Snyder reviews have called out the Todd Snyder Nomad Chukka Boots — but sometimes, a reminder (particularly on this fine spring Saturday) helps solidify the need to amp up your wardrobe in a fresh new way.

Crucially, the Todd Snyder Nomad Chukka Boots were the first-ever pair of shoes introduced to the lineup by the award-winning American designer, who counts game-changing stops at Ralph Lauren and J. Crew on his resume (you can thank him for the J. Crew chambray shirt of the late ‘aughts in particular, for instance).

So, it makes sense that the Todd Snyder Nomad Chukka Boots would be the first stylish foray into Todd Snyder footwear for the Iowa-born visionary, and in my experience, they meet the moment in several key areas.

Italian suede sits atop a rubber sole, not unlike classic pairs of chukka boots from brands like Clarks, but these boast a slightly more refined, slimmer profile — they should still prove stylish and at ease with everything from rolled chinos (cuffed at the ankle) to light wash denim and a breezy polo.

Italian construction sets them apart, while rich colors like Tobacco add a pleasing touch to your spring footwear rotation. Contrasting waxed laces also look plenty polished, a slight upgrade from more casual laces — the right balance between rugged and refined is critical, and the Todd Snyder Nomad Chukka Boots assuredly deliver that versatility and dependability.

When you seek more polish than sneakers, yet more laidback style and comfort than dress shoes, lace up a pair of classic chukka boots — the Todd Snyder Nomad Chukka Boots get the job done in fine form.