Awesome Boots

Cole Haan applies its light and cushy Zerogrand outsole to the traditional hiking boot. The Zerogrand Hiker Boot has a water-resistant leather upper and an EVA midsole. Available in seven colorways.

Can’t bear to give up your high tops when there’s snow and ice on the ground? This urbane suede offering from Forsake offers a lightweight, athletic fit with seam sealed waterproof construction, so you don’t have to wear your heavy, stanky boots. You’re welcome.

Danner teamed up with fellow outdoor gear maker Filson to make an even tougher version of its Grouse hunting boot. The shoe’s upper is made of leather and Filson’s oil-coated canvas, with Gore-Tex lining to ensure maximum waterproofing and abrasion-resistance.

Nike celebrates the Air Force 1’s 35th anniversary with a continuation of the silhouette’s Special Field Boot mashup. The casual military shoe takes an even more street wear turn, with a high cut profile and laces that can be arranged in a variety of ways.

As they say on Game of Thrones, “winter is coming.” Always be prepared for the cold with The Hill-Side’s handmade boots, based on the design of a 1950’s US Air Force survival kit mocc boot. Made from warm wool felt, with a rubber outsole, and a versatile rope lace system.

Red Wing Heritage’s Irish Setter series are based on the 954, the predecessor of Red Wing’s 877 signature boot. The Moc and the Pecos bear the 954’s distinctive color, and have been constructed partly with materials, machines and methods from the 1950’s.

Boots are almost certainly the most useful footwear. They protect your feet and ankles from dirt, mud, and water, and can provide the traction and support you need for varied terrain. If you’re looking for boots you can wear on a daily basis, check out Everyday Carry’s picks.

We’re not soldiers, and there’s no reason for war. As part of its 2017 fall/winter collection, avant garde leather shoe maker Hender Scheme started with the combat boot and stripped away much of its functionality.

A versatile boot that goes from everyday shoe to rugged hiker. It’s made from waxed full-grain, waterproofed leather, waxed cotton canvas, and has a durable 100% rubber vulcanized lug outsole. Available in auburn/red, black/grey, black/burgundy, and brown/olive colorways.

The latest version of the Special Field and Air Force 1 mashup is a mid-cut shoe with an upper that’s partly made of ballistic nylon with a tiger camo pattern and military type print. It also has heel zippers to make it easier to take off.

Under Armour’s new hiking boots are handsome enough to wear on level ground. But they’re not all bark. They’ve got a lightweight textile upper with a Gore-Tex membrane, a foam overlay for a snug fit, a foam insole, dual density EVA midsole, and a Michelin outsole.

Mike Judge’s heavy metal doofuses grace Doc Marten’s signature Pascal 8-eye boot. One pair has a white and black colorway, while the other one is in blue and black. A leather backpack and a t-shirt round out the collection.

Ethical shoemaker Po-Zu will be releasing a line of officially licensed replicas of Star Wars character footwear. And at least one pair of feet. Dropping 8/2017, the first batch consists of Rey’s boots, Finn’s boots, Poe Dameron’s boots, Resistance sneakers and Wookiee feet.

Satisfied customers swear that Bluprint’s all around boots are as comfortable as modern running shoes. Like other Bluprint footwear, the Laguna has a memory foam cushions, EVA midsole and a shape that gently hugs your feet.

Not only does it have possibly the longest name for a shoe, the Tallac Flyknit promises to be as durable as conventional boots yet is as light and comfortable as Nike’s casual running shoes, thanks to its TPU-injected Flyknit upper and Phylon foam midsole.

Vasque Footwear’s rugged and durable hiking boots are ready to take on whatever mother nature throws their way, with a 200g 3M Thinsulate insulation, UltraDry material for warmth, and a high-traction ColdHold outsole. Available in both men’s and women’s sizes.

Nike preps the Air Force 1 for winter by mixing it with the Special Field Boot. The SF AF-1 has a leather and ripstop nylon upper, detachable ankle straps and a long tongue with a hidden pocket. Drops 11/5/16 for $200. The white SF AF-1 will debut at Complexcon.

Opening Ceremony’s latest collaboration with Timberland adds an autumn twist to the latter’s classic silhouette. The Convenience Boot features wide elastic laces, a waterproof leather upper and a padded collar. Available in light brown, black, maroon or chocolate.

One of Hender Scheme’s Manual Industrial Products silhouettes for fall is a handcrafted homage to Timberland’s classic work boots. The MIP 14’s exquisite raw leather upper is paired with a replaceable sole and a rubber heel.

Doc Martens brings back the glow-in-the-dark skeletal print for Halloween. This time it’s on the classic 1460 silhouette, and with a luminous green outsole to match the print. The upper is made of soft and light full-grain leather.

With winter around the corner, you’ll want to grab a pair of Muck Boots‘ waterproof, fleece-lined boots to keep your feet warm and dry. We particularly love the new black and red Buffalo Plaid pattern which is due this December, just in time for the nastiest part of the season.

Love to own a pair of Dr. Martens but hate how heavy their shoes are? Struggle no more. The new DM’s Lite collection features the same timeless and high quality leather and construction but with a significantly lighter rubber outsole and memory foam insole.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles each get their own Doc Martens boot. Leonardo’s shoe is the most restrained while Mikey’s shoe is the loudest with its all over pizza and Turtles print. Donatello and Raphael’s boots on the other hand have eye mask lace accessories.