Whether you’re pootling down slushy pavements or powering up snowy peaks, we’ve got your feet (and ankles) covered with the best men’s boots for every occasion…
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Best Men’s Casual Boots
Red Wing Classic Moc Toe 8849
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RRP £289, redwinglondon.com
Some trends – like sideburns and Jell-O – are best left in the ’50s, but Red Wing’s Moc Toe boots haven’t aged a bit since 1952. Ideal for work or mooching about the city on weekends… and if the past 70 years are anything to go by, this classic design will still look cool in 2092.
Solovair Black Hi-Shine 6-Eye Brogue
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RRP £179, nps-solovair.com
These shiny boots look very much the real deal but don’t contain an inch of cow – just breathable, water-resistant polyester and polyurethane. Northants-based Solovair was born in 1881 and soon got its first break with a government order for army boots. Nobody knew what a vegan was back then.
Clarks Wallabee Boot
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RRP £160, clarks.co.uk
What do Jony Ive and the late Wu-Tang Clan founder Ol’ Dirty Bastard have in common? A love of Clarks Wallabees, of course. Designed for those who’d rather not wear shoes at all, these moccasin-style boots are made from suede and come in many colours. Just note: they’re fair-weather jobs that don’t like heavy showers.
Best Men’s Hiking Boots
On Running Cloudrock Waterproof
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RRP £180, on-running.com
On Running made its name in, well, running, but the Swiss brand has since branched out into adventure wear – to great effect. With the Cloudrock Waterproof, On has created one of the lightest pairs of hiking boots around, at a featherweight 445g. The waterproof design is built for speed-hiking – perfect if you’re running late for an appointment up Ben Nevis – while the slick silhouette means these boots won’t look out of place on a trip to Tesco.
Merrell Moab FST 2 Mid Gore-Tex
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RRP £140, merrell.com
Merrell has been making walking boots since 1981, so these people know their all-weather onions. Here the Gore-Tex waterproof membrane keeps your tootsies dry, while the durable and grippy Vibram MegaGrip outer sole is designed for traction on both wet and dry surfaces.
Lowa Renegade GTX Mid
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RRP £195, lowa.co.uk
Lowa’s cushioned sole and leather upper will offer the support you need when you’ve run out of steam and snacks. Perfect for trails and hillwalking, the waterproof lining will protect you from the wet – and with three widths and eight colour options, they tailor to all feet and tastes.
adidas Terrex Free Hiker
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RRP £180, adidas.co.uk
Street style meets performance wear with adidas’ new TERREX Free Hiker. Featuring the brand’s recognisable BOOST sole, the TERREX has all the characteristics of a pair of running shoes, with the technology and know-how of a seasoned hiking boot. The PRIMEKNIT upper means they fit like a glove, while the outer Gore-Tex membrane keeps your feet dry, even in the wettest of weather.
Best Men’s Snow Boots
Salomon X Ultra Winter Climasalomon Waterproof 2
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RRP £170, salomon.com
Want to move like a snow leopard preying on an unsuspecting wild sheep? These performance boots are built to withstand extreme conditions: a Thinsulate layer keeps toes toasty, while the rubber sole works a charm on icy surfaces.
Columbia Men’s Bugaboot Celsius Waterproof Snow Boot
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RRP £125, columbiasportswear.co.uk
Rather sleek for a snow boot, don’t you think? With a sturdy and generously cushioned midsole, these are designed to reduce impact and offer the support required to march up an Alp with joie de vivre. They’re available in black or grey.
North Face Tsumoro
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£100, thenorthface.co.uk
The pull-on Tsumoros do away with fiddly fastenings, which is good news when you need to take the dog out for urgent business. While these boots are great for wintry walks, they’re not waterproof past the generous rubber sole, so don’t even think about trudging through deep snow.
Words: Natalya Paul
