Getting the boot in
It’s taken a long time to happen, but finally men’s footwear isn’t all about function over form
No longer the reserve of avid hiking enthusiasts, in recent years hard-wearing boots have earned their rightful place in the contemporary man’s wardrobe, edging bravely in on the humble loafer’s territory. These days, the aisles dedicated to men’s footwear are expanding bit by bit and finally, they’re no longer purely functional.
It’s not about needing a pair of trainers for the treadmill or needing a pair of industrial-strength boots to fend off blisters ...