What does any boot lover want? More boots, right?
True, but there’s a good chance if you love boots, you’ve also got a few other items on your wishlist.
I split this guide into two different categories: things I think most guys who love boots will like (if there are already too many boots in the house), and toward the bottom are some of my favorite boots that you may not have heard of yet.
Happy shopping.
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Made with 100% French cotton, this overshirt is thick and has a rich texture, which makes it a perfect complement to any boot lovers wardrobe.
Classic, stylish, and made with high quality acetate---these sunglasses are one of the best value for money picks I've found over the past year.
If you like a slimmer, more modern style, the L'Estrange 24 Trouser is an excellent choice. I like to pair these with my Thursday Boots.
If they had a "new boot leather" fragrance, I would've chosen that. But they don't, so this will have to do.
This work shirt is thicker than most jackets. Nothing gets a boot lover going like a good overshirt (except a great pair of boots, of course).
Canvas and leather. They go together like peanut butter and jelly. This bag comes with a free power-bank charger, too so you can put more miles in on your boots.
Unique and interesting. Just like you. Plus it's flattering for your shoulders.
This piece will make you stand out in a crowd. It's up to you to decide whether that's a good thing or a bad thing.
This minimalist wool coat is what dreams are made of.
With 1.5cm of padding in the heel and toe, these socks have no problem keeping unwanted blisters away.
I highly recommend a quality set of cedar shoe trees for any boot you want to take good care of. These Strattons are the best I've found. The spring is firm, but not overly so, making them easy to take out, and the design means they'll fit a wide range of your boots and shoes.
Boots
The Thursday Captain is an excellent deal. Made with Thursday's Chrome leather from Le Farc tannery (often compared to Horween Chromexcel), these boots are still holding up well after four years of wear. When (if?) these ever wear out, I’ll be getting them again.
The original Classic Moc. The 875 is built on the iconic No.23 last that leaves a lot of room in the toe, and the upper is all S.B Foot Oro Legacy leather. If you like a fine patina on your leather goods, there are few better choices than the Oro Legacy leather. It'll pick up oils and darken a decent amount throughout its journey with you.
The Grant Stone Diesel is a no-frills mid-weight boot built with superb attention to detail and materials. The quality is comparable to other boot makers who retail for $450-600, but the Diesel is much less expensive. It’s one of the better price for value buys you’ll find.
The Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot is like an all-star team of America’s best boot-making materials. The Horween Chromexcel leather and Vibram heel cap offer rugged durability that can easily go for 1000 miles---or a decade, whichever comes first.
