As we move out of summer and into autumn, chances are you’ll be moving your feet out of a pair of flip flops or sneakers and into a pair of boots and, if you want to add a touch of class to proceedings, investing in a pair of high-quality dress boots is a must. There is certainly no shortage of options in this regard and we’ve picked out 8 of the best dress boots for men below:
Rhodes Bozeman MOC Boots ($225)
These Rhodes Bozeman MOC Boots ($225) have uppers cut from a waxed and tumbled full-grain leather that’s soft and broken-in from day one. They have a lightweight Meramec PU outsole that combines cushion, durability, and slip resistance. ($225)
Astorflex Greenflex Boots ($175)
These chukka-style boots were favored by WWII desert soldiers and icons like Steve McQueen and have an unparalleled sense of style for daily wear. The Astorflex Greenflex Boots ($175) have a leather sole and stacked heel for a sophisticated finish and each pair is handmade in Northern Italy by the same family for six generations. ($175)
Adelante Shoe Co The Havana Boots ($265)
This full-grain leather lace-up boot made has been crafted from premium materials by well-paid craftsmen. The Adelante Shoe Co The Havana Boots ($265) has high-density memory foam insoles that provide all-day comfort and each pair is proudly handcrafted in Guatemala by a skilled craftsman who is paid over the Living Well Line, a standard developed by balancing World Bank data with individual interviews to define the wages needed to live well in a specific location. ($265)
White’s Boots X Iron & Resin Brown Chromexcel Rambler Boot ($589)
These devilishly dapper, Horween® leather boots look so good, you may want to put them up on the shelf on display rather than wearing them outside. 100% hand-made, hand-sewn, hand-lasted, hand-welted, and hand-bottomed by master bootmakers – White’s Boots – of Spokane, WA, these “Rambler” Boots will truly last you a lifetime. Its progressive styling needs more than 25 individual stages to complete – all performed by hand – through White’s traditional Hand-Sewn Stitchdown Construction process. ($589)
Kodiak McKernan Chukka Boots ($165)
These iconic desert boot style McKernan Chukka Boots from Kodiak ($165) are infused with the next generation of performance innovations. This helps in keeping it light and comfortable for daily wear. The high-quality leather upper boasts a padded tongue for maximum comfort, and the molded insole cushions the ride along the way. ($165)
Rancourt & Co Russell Boots ($262)
For these Rancourt & Co Russell Boots, the uppers are built from premium, textured bison leather sourced from the Tasman Tannery in Maine. Each pair has full-grain midsoles include a storm welt that keeps out moisture and a cushioned USA-made outsole is tractioned for proper grip on slick surfaces. ($262)
Helm Hollis Boots ($295)
The ruggedness of Helm’s Marion meets the refinement of the Zind for the Hollis Boots ($295). These boots are perfect to compliment any wardrobe. Each pair is crafted from supple full-grain Balthazar leather with a work-boot style and dress boot combined to create a class of its own. The Mini-Lug sole delivers traction and stability while still keeping a streamlined silhouette. The 415 last gives it a more narrow form while the double and triple stitch throughout makes it a style versatile enough to accompany all of your outfits. ($295)
WHITE’S BOOTS X FRANKLIN & POE MP SERVICE BOOT ($575)
This brilliant-looking Whites x Franklin & Poe Boot ($575) is made of brown waxed flesh leather. Staying true to the brand’s denim roots, they wanted to use leather that aged beautifully with every wear and scuff and that will look great with age. Waxed fleshed leather is roughout leather that has been waxed. In addition, Franklin & Poe chose a brogue toe cap, and for contemporary ease, they added three-speed hooks at the top. ($575)
