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by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Nisolo Andres All-Weather Boots

Get ready for early fall –yep –with the best men’s leather boots, courtesy of Nisolo.

It might feel odd at first glance to be talking about some of the best men’s boots as we’re in the midst of a heat wave, right? But rest assured, we’re just doing our best here at The Style Guide to get everyone ready for early fall with the best men’s gear and the best boots for men. And what comes with early fall, along with crisp weather and falling leaves? The need to be ready for anything with a pair of the best boots for men — hence, the rugged leather boots you see here, an ideal pair to buy right now as you stock up for the season ahead. The Nisolo Andres All-Weather Boots (available in rich colors like Brandy and of course, sleek Black) check all the right boxes when it comes to leather boots that are cool and functional at the same time — it’s right in the title, after all. And when it comes to Nisolo as a brand, you can be sure you get what you pay for (snag ’em for $260 at Nisolo or get them at Huckberry).

Nisolo, based out of Nashville, has long been a favorite of the blog, from the lightweight Nisolo Travel Derby to the rugged Nisolo Leon Weekender. But hey, let’s get back to your new favorite boots. As mentioned above, every guy needs a rugged pair of leather boots to throw on and then, well, forget about — the kind of boots that can stand up to breezy summer weather right now, and then work reliably through fall rain and flurries. Again, the Nisolo Andres All-Weather Boots, made with water-resistant, oil-based leather, are the way to go. That’s not all though, folks.

SHOP: The Nisolo Andres All-Weather Boots 

Grab these tough leather boots now, then wear them right into fall and even early winter.

To close out your summer — day hikes, bonfires, to-go brewery visits — get these stylish leather boots and wear them with your favorite T-shirt and slim tan chinos. Then, keep them handy come early fall to wear with slim black selvedge denim and a classic chambray shirt (be sure to add a nice dram of whiskey on the side). Of course, tough leather boots are nothing if they’re not built for the long haul, so Nisolo built these on a Vibram 430 Mini Lug sole for added grip and traction. Last but not least, a soft leather lining ensures supreme comfort — no matter how long you wear these classic leather boots. It sounds to me like you can’t beat the Nisolo Andres All-Weather Boots, can you? Once again, you can snag them for $260 at Nisolo. Happy shopping, folks.

SHOP: The Nisolo Andres All-Weather Boots

by Beau H.

#OOTD: The Best Way to Suit Up This Winter

Editor’s note: You’ve surely seen this hashtag lots of different places, including on Instagram. But how does that carry over to real life? The #OOTD series will take one great item and put together a versatile, stylish outfit around it. Look for past features here.

Maybe as we enter 2017, one of your New Year’s resolutions has been to suit up more  — but if you don’t quite have the right gear to do so in winter weather, that can be a difficult endeavor. So, if you need a sharp tailored suit and durable winter accessories for the season, today’s Style Guide post you all set. It’s a bit different than wearing a summer blazer  — the need for added layers, for one — but you’re also going to want to start out with a more textured shirt and tie, plus tougher shoes. Lest we forget, you’ll still need to stay warm with a  crisp topcoat, too. So there are certainly more variables at play than when dressing up in the spring, summer or fall. If some of the below pieces look familiar, well, that’s the point of a versatile wardrobe — right?? Bear with me as we step into winter with serious tailored style, and I’d love to get your thoughts via Twitter on this look. Happy shopping!

Winter textures and accessories make a fine cold-weather suiting combo.

Winter textures and accessories make a fine cold-weather suiting combo.

The Suit: Taylor Stitch Telegraph Jacket and Trousers in Grey Wool, $456 — The ever-reliable, durable and winter-appropriate Telegraph Suit is just the right mix of crisp and casual when it comes to suiting — the grey wool fabric is classic, the patch pockets are casual and the fit is on-point throughout. Oh, and don’t forget a crisp dress belt.

The Topcoat: JackThreads Tieman Topcoat in Charcoal Houndstooth, $104.30 — Told you a sharp topcoat would be of particular importance, right? This charcoal houndstooth number is all old-school cool.

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The Tie: The Tie Bar Scramble Knit Stripe Tie, $25 — Want to shake up your normal tie rotation? Try a textured knit with seasonally appropriate burgundy stripes.
 
The Pocket Square: Ties.com Galveston Pocket Square, $10 — Are we breaking out a cotton pocket square in the dead of winter? We sure are, because this pocket square breathes a bit of life into the blue, red and charcoal combo on your top half.
The Boots: Nisolo Emilio LE Chukka Boot, $149.98 — This limited-edition, five-eye chukka boot lends some hearty visual interest to the wool suit, and is fit for stepping through the occasional snowdrift (occasional being the operative word).

The Socks: American Trench Superfine Merino Herringbone Socks, $28.98 — Want a pair of sharp socks that’ll still keep you warm? American Trench is the way to go — this pair is dressy, sharp and comfortable.

The Watch: Orient Bambino 2nd Generation Watch, $198.98 — Is it possible to get a quality dress watch for under $200? It certainly is, particularly when you reach for something as sharp, simple and classic as the Orient Bambino.

 OK, are you all ready to suit up for winter? When you start with a spread-collar chambray shirt and build up with key accessories like a classic knit tie and textured pocket square, a suit as handsome as the Taylor Stitch Telegraph Suit  is really going to shine. Meanwhile, sturdy Nisolo leather chukka boots should be tough and durable, while American Trench socks won’t let you down in the comfort or looks department. And every man should own a simple, crisp black leather dress watch like the Orient Bambino 2nd Generation.  How will you be suiting up this winter? Let’s hear it in the comments below — thanks, as always, for reading!
-Beau