Boots for the elements

Ebony, Nov, 2008 by Elaine Welteroth

These boots were made for striding stylishly through wind, rain, sleet or snow. Behold, boots for the elements! With our crop of utilitarian chic styles, men can now step up their shoe game despite some terrible weather conditions. Who says his rugged, heavy-duty boot can't double as fashion?

[1] Timberland Boot Company Tackhead Winter 8" classic, updated boot, $325, timberlandbootcompany.com or Barney's Co-op

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[2] thirtytwo Lifty boot in brown leather/rubber, $82, zappos.com

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[3] Harlan Brandon Dura 54 boot in black with steel-toe combats designed for law enforcement officers, $98, available at Macy's New York

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[4] Frye Heath Outside Zip boot in dark brown suede with cushioned, shock-absorbing leather insoles, $282, zappos.com

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[5] Scarpa Charmoz GTX boot in technofunk/silver-blue with Gore-Tex[R] lining, $273, zappos.com

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[6] UGG Hartsville water-resistant suede and leather ankle boot, $180, uggaustralia.com

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