I’m all about sticking to what you know as the holiday season approaches: That is, staying true to the brands you know, love, respect and wear often, all the while making seasonal wardrobe upgrades that just, well, make sense. At a time of holiday soirees aplenty and seasonal occasions that quite literally call for putting your best foot forward, perhaps a new pair of the best men’s dress shoes is in order, yes?

And what better place to go than New York City upstart Amberjack, a company that’s made waves in recent years for incorporating the comfort of athletic footwear into crisply designed, effortlessly versatile dress shoes? In my experience, Amberjack men’s dress shoes are wildly comfortable and supportive right out of the box, delivering plenty of easy wearability with chinos, corduroy trousers and suiting — and none of the stiff discomfort of more traditional dress shoes.

Now, Amberjack has doubled, if not tripled down, so to speak, on that commitment to making some of the most finely crafted yet affordable men’s dress shoes on the market — and they’re doing so now in a silhouette that looks much more traditional on the outside, yet performs just as well underfoot.

If you’re already a fan of Amberjack and its lineup — which runs the gamut from tasteful leather sneakers to sleek leather Chelsea boots and a pair of sturdy yet supple leather chukka boots — you’d do very well, at least in my book, to check out the Amberjack Regent Dress Shoes. They just hit the upstart’s online store on the heels of (pun intended) the very well-received Amberjack Black Friday Sale, another prime time to shop some of the best new dress shoes.

But let’s get down to business, from the ground up, as far as your new favorite dress shoes are concerned. While other Amberjack dress shoes deliver a bit more of a sporty hybrid dress shoe look, the Amberjack Regent Dress Shoes are classic in every sense of the word, boasting cap toe stitching and a traditional stacked heel design.

That outsole also uses more classic Blake stitch construction, while the upper is certified sustainable leather in Amberjack’s signature shades, like highly versatile Chestnut and a richly crafted, eye-catching and brogue-detailed Honey variation.

As someone who’s worn everything from Amberjack loafers to its Chelsea boots, its Original dress shoes and the very stylish Amberjack Chukka Boots, it’s a safe bet to say the Amberjack Regent Dress Shoes should deliver outstanding comfort and exceptional wearability right out of the box — that’s no joke, my friends.

The Amberjack Regent Dress Shoes also feature a moisture-wicking Lyrca lining, similar to athletic footwear, for all-day comfort on your feet — from the trade show floor to meetings to post-work drinks, my friends.

The StealthFlex outsole, a proprietary lightweight design, delivers the kind of grip and support you need for yours on end, at least in my experience. And with their clean silhouette and natural full-grain leather upper, I’d wager you’ll get plenty of wear — and then some — from the handsome Amberjack Regent Dress Shoes this holiday season (and well beyond). Lace ’em up and let me know what you think, folks.