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by Beau H.

The Friday Find: XTRATUF’S Vintage Ankle Deck Boots Can Handle Anything Thrown Their Way

My days in Brooklyn might look a little bit different than fall and winter in my home state of Michigan (raking leaves! Hauling brush! Shoveling snow!) but I like to think I still know a thing or two about the best work boots for men, and about how to wear ’em. And when the time comes to get down and dirty (especially as I trek back to home to Michigan), there’s a pair of boots I’ve found myself reaching for consistently across the summer and into early fall.

As shown above, that’d be the XTRATUF Vintage Ankle Deck Boots, a revamp of the same design trusted by fishermen on the frigid high seas of Alaska (and now worn to great effect as a work boot across the lower 48.

As luck would have it, you can find these sturdy and dependable boots online at XTRATUF, as well as through my friends at Huckberry — and they’re packed with the sort of specs every person needs when it comes to durable fall work boots.

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To hear XTRATUF tell it, the XTRATUF Vintage Ankle Deck Boots, from the company’s Vintage Pack Collection, feature design details well-suited for anglers, and in this case, that means front-and-back pull tabs that nod to nautical rope, plus a pre-distressed, vintage-style finish and a rich array of earthy color combinations across the sole and upper.

The outsole is famously slip-resistant, the boots feel sturdy and substantial without being absurdly heavy (a tricky balance to strike among pull-on work boots at times!), and the vintage effect is a style touch I appreciate (just like your dad or grandfather might appreciate).

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Particularly when paired with canvas work pants or a dependable set of faded blue jeans, these are lightweight work boots made even better than one might expect, and they’re offered at a more-than-agreeable price (more dough in your pockets to load up that YETI cooler with cold beer, right?).

To step into fall properly and in durable fashion, the XTRATUF Vintage Ankle Deck Boots (available either through the brand or at Huckberry ) are a tried-and-true winner with vintage-style looks and reliable specs to match.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Tecovas Is Now Making Some of the Most Rugged Work Boots for Men on the Market

Best men's work boots.

It might feel odd in the midst of the dog days of summer to turn your eye toward the horizon that is the slow approach of fall (replete with fall style essentials aplenty!), but it’s never too early to prepare (ever so slightly!) for a new season at hand.

You can start the process any way you like when given the proper time, but as the seasons start to shift, a pair of the best boots for men might just prove a wise building block for the rest of your wardrobe, at least in my experience. And so, we take a deep dive into Tecovas men’s boots, folks. The fast-growing Austin-based brand has been around for a little over a decade now, making waves in the world of Western menswear, its cowboy boots, denim shirts and ranch jackets very much included.

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But what if I told you the brand was also now making a pair of the best men’s work boots, for those days when even sturdy cowboy boots won’t quite cut it? Yes indeed, it’s true, and the Tecovas LongHaul Waterproof Moc Toe Work Boots should prove mighty handy, durable and functional for long days and nights in the field, on a job site, in your garage and beyond.

The Tecovas LongHaul Waterproof Moc Toe Work Boots boast all the proper specs one might expect in a set of tried-and-true work boots, including a composite safety toe and plenty of comfort-enhancing features. They’re set atop a dual-density outsole and the company’s proprietary Total Energy Cushioned insole.

What’s more, plenty of Tecovas reviews call out the extreme focus on comfort, rebound and support from a brand normally known for its utterly classic men’s Western boots. The Tecovas LongHaul Waterproof Moc Toe Work Boots are also designed to resist oil and water, with what the brand calls a “muck-off tread,” so your boots don’t retain too much debris — no matter how tough the going gets out there.

Moc toe construction reinforces the tough-as-nails Tecovas LongHaul Waterproof Moc Toe Work Boots, which are also surprisingly affordable at less than $250 for either the Espresso Cowhide option or the handsome Cashew Roughout leather option.

It’s an added bonus that either shade wears well with shades of light wash and dark wash denim, plus black canvas work pants and perhaps even grey chinos for off-duty pursuits (provided your boots get a good cleaning before hitting your favorite brewery, of course).

Meanwhile, a padded upper collar and speed hook lacing (along with five-eyelet construction) should provide a snug, easy-to-wear fit. When it comes time to get down to business — the business of hauling brush, tooling around the yard or bellying up to your favorite dive bar — consider the hard-wearing Tecovas LongHaul Waterproof Moc Toe Work Boots more than up to the task at hand.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Step into Savings with These Huckberry x XTRATUF Work Boots for Summer

“Ready for anything” sometimes doesn’t even begin to cover it when talking about (and wearing) some of the best work boots for men, at least in my experience. When I shop for rugged men’s work boots — the sort you can wear into the field, onto the trail and back — I look for stellar traction, waterproof performance and rugged appeal.

And luckily, the Huckberry x XTRATUF Waterproof Chelsea Boots fit the bill in every regard. Better still is the fact that they’re on sale for a whopping 40 percent off, and plenty of sizes are yours for the taking.

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For as much as summer is about stepping into a pair of your new favorite sneakers, I’ve found that a pair of the best boots for men is just as essential, particularly for adventures far afield. For me, that means park visits, strolls on a nature trail and brewery beers, but for you, it might mean something different — trust me when I say the Huckberry x XTRATUF Waterproof Chelsea Boots are up for all of it, and then some.

With the Huckberry x XTRATUF Waterproof Chelsea Boots, you’re getting legendary performance from heel to toe — my XTRATUF review notes that these boots are trusted by fishermen on the high seas and plenty of other folks working in inclement weather.

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And these durable pull-on boots carry on that legacy nicely (click through to Huckberry — it’s in the name, after all!), with triple-dipped 100 percent waterproof construction. The Huckberry x XTRATUF Waterproof Chelsea Boots also boast a sturdy lug outsole for maximum traction on the trail or the deck, and they’re easy to slip on and off with a pair of the best canvas work pants, blue jeans or even sturdy stretch canvas shorts for especially hot days.

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And yes, again, it’s worth repeating that the Huckberry x XTRATUF Waterproof Chelsea Boots are now 40 percent for a limited time via one of your favorite retailers — add to your footwear rotation this summer ASAP.

by Beau H.

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

Best work boots for men.

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.