Serra Talkeetna Boots
Named after an Alaskan town near Mt. McKinley, Visvim’s Serra Talkeetna boots feature speed-hooks that distribute lace tension, drysole footbeds and a breathable textile lining.
Named after an Alaskan town near Mt. McKinley, Visvim’s Serra Talkeetna boots feature speed-hooks that distribute lace tension, drysole footbeds and a breathable textile lining.
It doesn’t get much more original than WWII bootmaker Red Wing’s handmade OG Boots; made with heavy duty oiled leather, these boots run big and stiff, but will soften over time.
Whether ankle deep in a marsh or crossing Alaska’s frozen wastes, hikers have high praise for L.L. Bean’s Wildcat Boots (lace or hook-and-loop), which are lightweight yet warm and waterproof.
Timberland’s Urban Rugged Street II low-rise boots combine a moccassin-like toe with two-toned work boot styling; we also like the insole’s arch support and grippy outsole.
The styling isn’t as manly as we’d like, but Sperian’s Anti-Mine Boots will kick any other boot’s ass: they’re made with a Kevlar outsole whose special “V” shape deflects the force of an explosion.
Supra continues to wow us with these “Timmy” Skytops, styled after Timberland boots with a ribbed upper and tongue; they’ll drop at various Supra retailers around Black Friday (11/28).
Band of Outsiders and Sperry Top-Sider’s latest collab is a handmade Ballistic Nylon High-Top; it’s a hybrid moccasin/boot with rust proof grommets and a razor cut sole for traction.
Gear for our Canadian friends: these DSquared2 Boots sport an inset red maple leaf and gigantic hook and lace straps and the DSquared logo on the tongue; they’re made in Italy.
Functional yet freshly styled, these Wolverine Raider 6″ work boots are contour welted for flexibility; they also sport polymer pads for support and a steel toe for protection.
Just in time for winter, Nike has launched a Snowboarding line. Above, their Zoom Force 1 boots are designed in collaboration with Stash and styled after their Air Force 1 shoes.
What’s better than one sweet pair of kicks? Why, two of course: Y-3’s Zipped Sneaker Boot features a futuristic black leather boot that unzips to reveal a pair of hightop sneakers inside.
Made by Red Wing, a U.S. company that made boots for soldiers in both World Wars, Gentleman Traveler boots will last a lifetime with built-up soles and old world construction.
Made in Germany, Limmer Boot’s Standard boot is crafted from a single piece of top-grain leather. With double-stitched Norwegian welt construction, they’re perfect for heavy duty hiking.
We’re really feeling the slick, two-toned semi-organic style of these All Mountain boots by Oakley. They’re waterproof and made with a full grain leather and microfiber upper.
These Vertigo Corsa boots look like something straight out of the future. Designed with Moto GP in mind, it features a thermoplastic ankle brace, shock absorbing heel cup and air vents.
Although rugged and waterproof, Timberland’s Euro Sprint Boot is stylish enough for daily use. We’re hot for the toe bumper, contrast stitching and dagger-shaped silver eyelets.
The Asolo Flame GTX Hiking Boots get high marks, with an EVA midsole and TPU heel for comfort. The suede leather resists scuffing and water with the help of a Gore-Tex lining.
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