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7 Boots Every Man Should Own

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Our Best Men’s Boots – 7 Boots Every Man Should Own buying guide should be your first stop when buying a pair of boots. We provide 7 categories of boots that every man should own. This guide provides options for casual men’s boots, men’s dress boots for that special suit, men’s work boots, winter boots for arctic conditions, snow boots for drifts, and ducks boots for everyday sloppy wear. Before we get to our guide, check out our favorite men’s boot brands below. If you buy a boot from one of these brands you’re guaranteed to be happy with your purchase.

Best Men’s Boot Brands

Red Wing Men’s Boots | Alden Men’s Boots | Timberland Men’s Boots | Baffin Men’s Boots | Bogs Men’s Boots | L.L. Bean Men’s Boots

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Best Mens Casual Boots – Redwing Weekender Chukka

If you’re looking for a great pair of men’s casual boots, then look no further than the Redwing Weekender Chukka ($145). The Redwing Chukkas will go almost anything in your closet including your favorite pair of jeans, chinos or shorts. Redwing made them in the US. They feature leather uppers in a multitude of colors that sit on rubber soles. These will be the shoes you go to when you looking for something to throw on and still look great.

Buy Now: $145
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Best Mens Dress Boots – Alden 405 Indy Boots

Charles H. Alden founded the Alden Shoe Company in Massachusetts in 1884. They are currently the oldest boot-maker in New England. Originally Indiana Jones made the Alden 405 Indy Boots ($541) famous, but don’t get fooled by the boots rugged looks. The Indy’s can dress up any outfit. They elevate even your basic blazer/jean combo. These boots are handmade and feature a Horween Chromexcel leather upper and lining. The uppers sit on a Neocork sole.

Buy Now: $541
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Best Work Boots For Men – Timberland Pro Endurance Workboot

The Timberland Pro Endurance Workboot ($220) is highly rated on Amazon. They have a special anti-fatigue technology that reduces shock and returns energy back to the foot. Basically making sure you can stay on your feet all day.

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The uppers feature from full-grain leather and a steel safety toe for protection. The interior of the shoe has a mesh lining with antimicrobial treatment for odor control and comfort. Structural support is provided by a fiberglass shank. Lastly, the rubber outsole is slip, oil, and heat-resistant, features Timberlands patented Ladder Lock outsole radius for additional traction and has a puncture-resistant plate. If you’re doing big boy work, these will be the boots you want on your feet.

Buy Now: $220
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Best Men’s Rain Boots – Bogs Classic High Men’s Rain Boot

The Bogs Classic High Men’s Rain Boot ($120) may look like your dad’s galoshes, but they’re full of modern technology to keep you right side up and your feet nice a toasty even in the most inclement weather. These boots are 100% waterproof. And because they’re insulated they’ll keep you warm in sub-zero temperatures. The uppers are made from a 7mm rubber laminate for 100% waterproof protection.

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On the interior, you have a full-length removable EVA sock liner that wicks away water. This action reduces heat build-up and keeps smells away. So whether you’re trekking through the rain or snow these boots will keep comfortable.

Buy Now: $120
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Best Men’s Hiking Boots – Salomon Quest 4D II GTX

If you’re a serious hiker or even just a weekend warrior, the Salomon Quest 4D II GTX Men’s Hiking Boots ($130) are about as good as it gets. The shoes are lightweight weighing just 640 grams for a size 9M and provide the highest level protection and stability. The Salomon Quest 4D II’s retain the stability and grip of the originals, but also add a more ergonomic tongue for improved comfort.

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Reviewers on Amazon are stating that they’ve put these shoes through 500 miles hikes and they’ve held up wonderfully with no blisters. They’ve also stated that after about 10 miles of use the shoes are fully broken in. If you’re looking for a great trail boot these are the ones you should get.

Buy Now: $130
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Best Men’s Winter Boots – Baffin Men’s Apex Insulated Boot

These boots do one thing better than any other boot on the market. They keep your feet warm in even the coldest of temperatures. The Baffin Men’s Apex Insulated Winter Boot ($175) can handle temperatures that you would normally see in the Arctic. If you’re going to see these type of temperatures, then you need these boots. The have a temperature rating down to -148 degrees and have been called the greatest extreme cold weather boot ever.

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They have a special 8-layer inner boot system that handles all of the boot’s requirements which include insulation, cushioning, moisture control and comfort. The innermost layer is a Thermaplush chamois leather-like material that makes wearing these boots amazing. The rubber sole of these boots uses Baffin’s Icepaw technology that provides a remarkable grip even on ice and snow. For $175 you can’t beat these boots.

Buy Now: $175
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Best Men’s Snow Boots – Baffin Arctic Men’s Snow Boot

If you’re going to be trekking through fairly deep snow, then you’re going to need something that’ll keep the elements out. The Baffin Arctic Men’s Snow Boot ($103) features a drawstring collar that keeps snow from coming over the top and sliding down into the footbed. But these boots just don’t keep the know out, they also keep your feet nice and toasty. They feature a 7-layer boot-within-a-boot technology to keep your feet toasty warm even in sub-zero temps. These boots aren’t rated as low as the Baffin Apex, but they’ll protect you down to -50-degrees.

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Buy Now: $103
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Best Men’s Duck Boots – L.L. Bean Duck Boot

If you don’t own a pair of L.L. Bean Duck Boots ($119) go get a pair. These boots won’t keep you dry during a river crossing or warm in -50-degree temperatures. But these will be the boots you keep by your garage or back door when you have to run out in sloppy weather. Whether you’re dealing with mud, rain or an early morning chill these will be your go-to boots. Each of these boots is handmade in Maine to exacting standards. Each features a full-grain leather upper sewn to a waterproof rubber bottom that incorporates a steel shank for support. And if you ever and I do mean ever feel the boot hasn’t held up just let L.L. Bean now and they’ll send you out a new pair. You can’t beat that.

Buy Now: $119
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