Sometimes you want to wear something that doesn’t need to be paired with the same brand’s apparel. If you’re wearing a Japanese denim and you need a clean, waterproof boot without a logo disrupting the color of the wash and jacket you’re wearing, it’s nice to have an option that doesn’t scream with branding.
Sorel is a company rooted in outdoor performance. Living under the Columbia line, the gear places function at the forefront of their product selection. A quick visit to the site isn’t weighed down by the push of apparel. Sorel is footwear. They do an excellent job of delivering looks certain to give anyone in your radius a pause and second look.
Here are 5 men’s boots to pair with any gear you choose. Whether it’s Outlier, Outerknown, Nike, Bricks & Wood, or Taylor Stitch either of these will take your look to another level.
MAC HILL™ LITE TRACE BOOT – $180.00
The Lite Trace is more sneaker than boot. The lightweight, rugged features are complimented by colors perfect for the fall and winter. The style will take your chore coat from sleepy to wide awake.
MAC HILL™ LITE RUSH BOOT – $170.00
This joint is almost sold out. That’s it. That’s the sentence.
EXPLORER NEXT™ BOOT – $155.00
Canada Goose tried to kick off footwear, but the response was slow. They should shut down the notion of being a footwear brand and partner with Sorel on the Explorer. Is it me or do these give “mmmm, caramel” vibes?
KEZAR™ TALL BOOT – $215.00
Hipsters in skinny jeans are drooling. Seriously, the selvage denim I mentioned earlier in an indigo wash, cuffed, paired with a TS Headland Sweater in spiced rum, “styles upon, styles upon,” you get the idea.
CARSON™ CHUKKA BOOT – $160.00
The Carson is the least exciting in this collection but the most versatile. At home in the office or date night, it’s a reserved classic chukka that’s simple, clean and attractive.