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by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The HELM Boots Hynes Boots Are a Must-Buy Pair of Fall Boots

Best leather chukka boots for men.

Every guy needs a reminder every so often — a reminder about tried-and-true seasonal style essentials, like the best boots for men. Of course, we’ve been diving plenty into the season’s most necessary, stylish footwear these past few weeks, but if you ask me, a guy can never have too many rugged leather boots close at hand. And that’s what’s so great about the HELM Boots Hynes Boots.

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In my experience, these boots check all the right boxes in terms of form and function, boasting richly crafted, supple leather and a comfortable ride underfoot. The list only grows from there, so let’s count the ways, shall we?

We previously talked about the lace-up, captoe HELM Boots Lou Teak Boots, which offer rugged appeal in spades, but the more streamlined HELM Boots Hynes Boots are a dressier and more streamlined touch.

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The HELM Boots Hynes Boots use the brand’s softest-ever leather (Neymar, for those keeping score at home) while also rounding things out with a padded collar for comfort. They’re also fully lined in leather for a soft and supple feel out of the box, and the eyelets even forgo hardware to keep the look clean and sleek.

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The same holds true for the profile, which you could easily style with your favorite blue jeans as readily as the HELM Boots Hynes Boots can be worn with some of the best corduroy pants on the market. And at $250, these sleek-yet-rugged leather chukka boots for men are an exceptional value, especially considering the fact that they can be resoled over time.

In the case of (potentially) your new favorite leather chukka boots, it turns out that a reminder is a great thing to receive, right? Yessir. Happy fall, and happy shopping over at HELM Boots, folks.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Taylor Stitch x Danner Ridge Boots are the Coolest New Fall Boots to Buy Now

There are surely more than a few style situations on the horizon for you this fall (and myself!) that are going to require you to lace up a pair of the most rugged boots for men. It could be something as light-spirited as a brisk morning tailgate, something in-between like a coffee shop visit and brewery beers, or something more hard-wearing, like a day hike or a upstate getaway.

For those situations and more, meet your new favorite pair of boots, courtesy of Taylor Stitch and Danner.

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The two standout West Coast brands — Danner with decades of Pacific Northwest bootmaking excellence, Taylor Stitch with nearly 15 years of crafting the best modern menswear — teamed up on the new Taylor Stitch x Danner Ridge Boots.

The resulting pair is an ode to Danner’s lightweight Ridge Hiker, with customary Danner performance details (the brand makes some of my favorite pairs of men’s boots), not to mention Taylor Stitch’s uniquely stylish point of view. And the Taylor Stitch x Danner Ridge Boots fit nicely in both worlds, with the proper style details and performance specs to match.

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The Taylor Stitch x Danner Ridge Boots start from the ground up, literally, with a sturdy yet comfortable Vibram® Kletterlift Thin outsole, the kind that can grip slippery terrain with ease. For even more comfort, they’re amped up with a removable Ortholite footbed, while a GORE-TEX waterproof liner keeps your feet dry. The rich dark brown pebbled leather is distinctive and will develop a handsome patina with age, but it’s the dry-waxed camo side inserts that give these boots an extra dash of style.

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The Taylor Stitch x Danner Ridge Boots are resoleable, which is great news — you’ll have these USA-made men’s boots for years to come. Speed hooks deliver a secure fit and a classic hiking boot touch, which is ideal for even more stability on uneven terrain.

Of course, you can rock the Taylor Stitch x Danner Ridge Boots more simply, say with a pair of Taylor Stitch indigo denim and a Taylor Stitch workshirt, for easygoing fall pursuits aplenty. Get ahead of the curve and invest in the best for early fall with the latest and greatest from Danner and Taylor Stitch.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Get 20 Percent off Best-Selling Men’s Boots at Wolverine

What’s a guy to do to get ready for fall in style? Well, in my opinion, it’s all about finding brands you can trust, using a little know-how and evaluating your wardrobe’s needs right this second. It might seem tricky to do as we move into fall — it’s easy to feel a step behind if you haven’t quite yet secured that pair of the best fall boots to really lace ’em up in rugged fashion, for instance.

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And yet to those concerns, I say fear not, because it’s certainly still possible to shop a pair of in-season, of-the-moment rugged boots for men with plenty of functionality and even style in spades. That’s where Wolverine comes in.

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The Michigan brand has been a favorite of mine for over a decade, yet it can be tough to score savings on this famed foot brand. Until today, that is: You can use the code 20BESTSELLERS to get, well, 20 percent off some of the best boots for men, just in time for the season ahead.

This encompasses plenty of the trusty boot brand’s top workwear styles, yet there are options that merge both utility and rugged fashion, like the Wolverine Loader Wedge Boots.

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Made from premium leather atop a Goodyear welted sole for durability, that same outsole is slip-resistant for inclement weather. A padded collar offers a comfortable, secure fit, while contrast moc-toe stitching (double and triple-stitched in key areas for toughness) provides both visual appeal and style.

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These are some of the best men’s boots to wear with jeans and your favorite henley or flannel shirt (or both). The Wolverine Loader Wedge Boots are but one pair up for grabs at 20 percent off with the code 20BESTSELLERS, so act swiftly to secure your new favorite pair of fall boots today, my friends.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Tecovas Knox Roper Boots – Perfectly Rugged Men’s Boots for Fall

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When the weather turns brisk, when you can feel crisp leaves underfoot and a slight chill in the air, that’s when it’s high time you broke out a pair of your new favorite boots. In fact, in my experience, I’d recommend you make that pair of boots in question a rugged pair from a bootmaker like Tecovas.

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The Western boots brand, founded in 2014 in Austin, Texas, now makes dozens of different boots in various styles, from tried-and-true cowboy boots to the rugged Knox Roper Boots seen at the top of the page.

If you’ve been hesitant about dipping your toes (quite literally) into the Western boots trend, a pair of sturdy roper boots (originally made for wearing on ranches and in fields and barns) are a reliable alternative. And the Tecovas Knox Roper Boots hit all the right marks in terms of durable performance and rugged appeal, to say the least.

Tecovas Knox Roper Boots.

Made from rich bovine wheat leather that’s only bound to get better with age, they bridge the gap between work boots (with a wedge sole) and traditional Western boots, complete with resolable Goodyear welt construction. The Tecovas Knox Roper Boots also feature Western detailing on the upper, including a V-shaped, reinforced opening with pull straps. The boot also rests atop a comfortable yet dependable Vibram wedge outsole for traction and all-day comfort.

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Think of the Tecovas Knox Roper Boots as an easy-on, easy-off alternative to lace-up boots, with much of the same stylish appeal. They’re the ideal pair of boots to wear with dark blue jeans (perhaps also from Tecovas), and perhaps one of the best men’s henleys from the fan-favorite brand. Make the Tecovas Knox Roper Boots your next fall footwear purchase, and then reap the benefits in terms of style and performance all season long.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: These Rugged Huckberry Boots Are 60 Percent Off Right Now

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If you keep a weather eye on the pages of this blog, especially as of late, you know I’m all about seizing a deal when the time comes — especially if that deal happens to revolve around a pair of the best work boots for men. Or rather, heck, just a pair of the best men’s boots, period. And if you’ve been on the hunt for a pair of boots to wear with your favorite workshirt (for example), you’re in luck.

Those boots in question today are rolling in from Huckberry, and more specifically, from Huckberry’s Rhodes Footwear. The in-house brand from the famed retailer delivers the right mix of rugged-meets-refined, especially as seen in the Rhodes Footwear Logan Boots. And the even better news? They’re a whopping 60 percent off right now in the always-excellent, always-worth-a-look Huckberry Sale section.

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Incredibly, that price knows the Rhodes Footwear Logan Boots down to just $100, with plenty of sizes available. But why are they worth spending and saving big? For one, the Rhodes Footwear Logan Boots should prove highly durable, stylish and versatile for the price. They boast a five-inch boot shaft height, which is functional enough to be worn properly as an actual work boot, yet stylish enough to wear with your favorite pair of blue jeans.

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The Rhodes Footwear Logan Boots also boast a stacked heel and a Vibram outsole for plenty of traction, plus a rubber midsole for a little spring in your step (and these are indeed some of the best boots for men to buy this spring, especially at that price). Beyond that, your new favorite pair of boots are available in a nicely textured, richly crafted Mojave Suede, which should wear well with plenty of different shades of, say, Huckberry’s Flint and Tinder 365 Pants.

And once more, it bears repeating that you’re getting all of this — with a weight and build that won’t slow you down this spring — for a mere $100 in the Huckberry Sale section. Act accordingly and get ’em delivered to your door ASAP.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save Nearly 30 Percent On these Rugged Chukka Boots from Huckberry

Best chukka boots for spring

When the time finally comes to stow away your hard-working winter boots in favor of something more lighter and easier to wear, well, you’re going to want to be prepared. What’s a guy to do? For starters, you’re likely aware (if you read the blog on the regular!) that you can head over to Huckberry to stock up on all your spring style essentials.

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Beyond that, you’re going to find precisely what you need within the affordably priced, well-stocked and yet fast-selling Huckberry Sale section. And let’s take it one step further: You’re going to find the Rhodes Footwear Tyler Chukka Boots — some of the best chukka boots for men — within that sale section, and up for grabs at a discount right now for more than 25 percent off.

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That knocks the price of the Rhodes Footwear Tyler Chukka Boots down to $131 from $175, a downright steal in terms of the right blend of quality and affordability. Crucially, like other Rhodes Footwear styles (including a pair of rugged Chelsea boots), the Rhodes Footwear Tyler Chukka Boots hit all the right marks in terms of spring-ready boots, from the versatile ankle boot chukka design to the sturdy yet comfortable rubber wedge sole.

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Beyond that, the Rhodes Footwear Tyler Chukka Boots boast a refined toe shape that puts them right at home with either the best men’s blue jeans or your favorite chinos and an Oxford shirt, while the waxy leather will develop its own unique patina over time.

The sole itself on the Rhodes Footwear Tyler Chukka Boots is also slip-resistant, while the overall look is about as versatile and high-quality as it gets for the price. Again, the Rhodes Footwear Tyler Chukka Boots can be yours for just about 25 percent off, and that’s as worthy a deal as any this season. Lace ’em up and we’ll see you out there.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: These New FRYE Chelsea Boots Are Some of the Best Boots for Spring

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Stepping into a new season is sometimes as simple as, well, stepping out with the right pair of boots. OK, it might not be quite that simple — you’re still going to need a new spring polo and one of spring’s best jackets — but starting your search from the ground up can be a helpful strategy these days. Take FRYE, the long-running maker of some of the best boots for men, period.

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You might know them for the Northeast-based company’s rugged lace-up boots for winter, but keep things a little more airy this spring with a streamlined pair of Chelsea boots. Crucially, the FRYE Seth Chelsea Boots hit on the right notes for early spring: Sturdy enough to take a bit of a beating, dressy enough to wear to the office or a cocktail party, and cool enough to wear with everything from olive chinos to light wash jeans and a pocket tee.

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The FRYE Seth Chelsea Boots have all the hallmarks of a dependable pair of boots from the heritage bootmaker (they’ve been in business for well over a century). They start, of course, from the ground up with Goodyear welt construction on most of its boots (and your author assumes the same for the FRYE Seth Chelsea Boots, although it’s not listed online!).

From there, touches like hand-burnished detailing add a slightly rugged, edgy appeal. The Graphite color on the FRYE Seth Chelsea Boots is a nice blend of brown and charcoal, and suitable for spring (even with some of the best black jeans). The entire profile of the FRYE Seth Chelsea Boots remains sleek and dressy, yet undeniably cool. And while some sizes are selling quickly online, you can secure your new favorite Chelsea boots for under $280 right now. Spring has sprung, indeed.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: HELM Boots Zind Burgundy Boots – Your New Go-To Leather Boots

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There comes a time in every season, like right now, in the depths of winter and with spring on the horizon, where something is so eye-catching and unique, so different, as to stop you in your tracks. Take a pair of the best men’s boots, for instance. A pair like the stunning HELM Zind Burgundy Boots, a pair of stylish leather lace-up boots entirely different from the hard-working pairs you’ve been wearing all winter. A word to the wise: The Burgundy Boots are selling quickly, but other styles of HELM boots are just as wish list-worthy.

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Yes indeed, after a long winter of stomping your way through snow and slush, a pair of stylish leather lace-up boots — especially a pair that stands out from the pack — could be just the way to go, don’t you agree?

Now, I don’t doubt that you recognize the perfectly rugged-meets-refined Austin-based bootmaker from the pages of this blog, where I’ve sung the praises of the brand for making some of the best Chelsea boots for men, but these sleek, sharp leather boots are just as worthy of your consideration and your hard-earned cash.

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Naturally, you can find the HELM Zind Burgundy Boots — and other stylish HELM boots — at a discount if you’ve never shopped the brand before. In fact, you can save 15 percent on your first purchase by signing up for the brand’s E-mails.

But even at full price, these durable lace-up boots are worth the squeeze, so to speak. They’re made from a full-grain brush-off leather with a classic, dressy shine, one that’s different from plenty of other pairs of men’s boots on the market (and the difference, my friends, is in the details).

That design approach makes the HELM Zind Burgundy Boots the kind of stylish men’s boots you can “pair with jeans on the weekend or a suit at the office during the week,” as the Texas bootmakers so wisely note. Of course, it helps that these leather boots are built on the brand’s more streamlined 415 last, giving them a dressy look and feel (know your size and shop carefully, folks).

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Antique brass eyelets play handsomely off the rich leather of the HELM Zind Burgundy Boots, while the Fineline sole is low-profile (compared to a traditional lug sole) and yet should offer solid traction. It’s worth noting that while this style is flying off shelves, it seems that HELM Boots always has plenty of other styles available to suit the modern man such as yourself, so shop with a careful eye — you’ll be rewarded in kind.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Rhodes Footwear Logan Boots are the Best Boots for Men To Lace Up Now

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There’s hardly been a better time to take stock of your lineup of the best boots for men this winter… and then add another pair accordingly. That’s because we’re starting to move through the doldrums of winter, when you might have run through your rotation of stylish leather boots and might be in need of a fresh pair to take you through the end of the season and into spring. Well, my friends — not to fear, because as ever, your good friends at Huckberry are here to save the day with a pair of the best men’s boots.

It’s just that simple at times, and that’s what makes the Rhodes Footwear Logan Boots such an essential purchase at this point in the season. They’re a hard-working pair of no-fuss, no-frills boots with classic, sharp style details — and as of this writing, they’re marked down a whopping 50 percent to $125. Even full-price at $250, the Rhodes Footwear Logan Boots are the kind of pair of rugged, versatile leather boots every guy should have on hand.

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You see, the Rhodes Footwear Logan Boots hail from Huckberry’s rugged-meets-refined Rhodes brand, which also specializes in some of the best chukka boots for men, not to mention durable Chelsea boots and of course, the hard-working lace-up boots shown here today.

The 5-inch silhouette is a step up from chukka boots, but they’re lightweight enough for everyday wear, as Huckberry sagely notes. And the Rhodes Footwear Logan Boots get plenty more details correct in that regard, including the use of tumbled, waxy leather designed to get better over time. Helpfully, the silhouette of the Rhodes Footwear Logan Boots wears well with everything from, say Huckberry chinos to stylish blue jeans.

And to round things out the dependable Rhodes Footwear Logan Boots are set on a Vibram outsole for grip and a smooth ride underfoot. And again, if you need a reminder: When on sale, the Rhodes Footwear Logan Boots retail for just $125. That’s one heck of a deal on some of the best boots for men you’re apt to find right now.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Filson Uplander Boots are the Most Rugged Leather Boots to Shop This Winter

Best men's leather boots for winter

By now, you’ve likely realized this winter that the right gear (starting from the ground up) can make or break a day spent in the great outdoors or around town, so skimping on menswear essentials is out of the question.

Lace up the wrong winter boots and you’ll realize it right away, as I like to say. On the other hand, lace up some of the best winter boots for men, and navigating slippery streets might start to even seem… dare I say it… somewhat easy? Or easier than most days, particularly if the Filson Uplander Boots are the rugged leather boots you’ve got on your feet.

Naturally, Filson has a long-running penchant for delivering overbuilt, seriously cool gear for men that works and works — and works, no matter the weather. Of course, Filson wool outerwear and Filson shirt jackets are especially impressive, but the Filson Uplander Boots are worth considering (and investing in), as well.

For starters, note the taller 10-inch shaft height, ideal for winter coverage, and pay special attention to the tongue, which is gusseted with the brand’s famed Tin Cloth fabric for protection against moisture.

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The Filson Uplander Boots are well-built in plenty of different areas big and small, for good measure. The heavyweight full-grain leather is oil-tanned for both supple performance and long-lasting durability, while the seams on the Filson Uplander Boots have been sealed for weather-ready protection.

The sole is done up with a Goodyear welt for years of wear (like any great Filson product), and the Filson Uplander Bootsare also outfitted with a sturdy rubber lug sole.

Taken altogether, the Filson Uplander Boots perfectly fuse heirloom style and modern performance in a way that looks positively great from day to night. The rich brown leather will fade and break in even further over time, making the Filson Uplander Boots a useful style move with tan chinos (perhaps flannel-lined?) or inky blue Filson selvedge denim.

And yes, the Filson Uplander Boots boast a price tag of nearly $400, but if you’ve tried any gear from Filson lately, you know they’re certainly worth the investment.