It seems as if just as recently as we were talking about the very best loafers for summer, well, we’re almost knee-deep into talking about some of the best men’s boots for fall — or at least, starting to talk about the boots you’re going to be wearing for plenty of days on end. The loafers in question came from the good folks at Michigan-founded Grant Stone, and now, the best chukka boots for men as seen above also come from Grant Stone. How about that, ehh?

If the name of the game is advance preparation, about easing from one season to another with good looks and utility in mind, then you’ve come to the right place. Grant Stone focuses on quality craftsmanship related to its Xiamen factory, where the company makes Goodyear-welted footwear like the handsome chukka boots in question — a process more than a decade in the making.

That leads us (and your feet) nicely into the Grant Stone Unlined Chukka Boots seen above, which bridge the gap nicely between refined loafers or summer-friendly leather sneakers and the more sturdy snow boots you’ll be wearing come the dead of winter.

For now though, the stylish, sleek and carefully crafted unlined chukka boots here should more than suffice. They come from just one piece of supple suede, as the company says, a tricky process that speaks to — you guessed it — quality and craft, my friends. And as the footwear maker says, the oil-dipped butyl leather outsole is another key point in craftsmanship, with a build that “enhances the easy-wearing comfort and timeless elegance of this boot.”

For those curious, Grant Stone used Charles F. Stead’s Bourbon Suede in this particular pair, a distinctive touch only sure to get better — much better — over time. There’s absolutely much more to discover, both in matters of form as well as function, when it comes to these stylish men’s chukka boots for fall: What better time than the present?