While women are boldly experimenting with ankle boots, pairing them with dresses and tutu skirts, most men are still cautious. There is a strong association in our mentality: berets are subcultures, the army or tourism. However, not everything is so simple, and they fit perfectly into the urban look, becoming truly the most comfortable and favorite pair of shoes.
How to wear men's combat boots correctly
How to correctly combine ankle boots in your image depends on their model, height and color. The most win-win option is to pair it with jeans. In general, these are quite versatile shoes. Of course, you shouldn’t wear them to the office with a suit or to a formal reception with a tuxedo, but otherwise there are very few restrictions for them. These shoes are suitable for any age, season and style (except business).
The right choice (model, size, color)
First you need to understand that berets are the name of a type of shoe, with its own characteristic features, but within the group there are a huge variety of models.And if, let’s say, you put Danner Acadia (any of this series), Garsing Cyclone and Golden Eagles from the same Garsing on a par, then you won’t immediately see a family resemblance in them. But there are also martins and grinders, which also belong to berets.
Reference! The reputation of Martins as skinhead shoes led to the fact that in the 60–70s. In the US, steel-toed models were often confiscated by the police as weapons.
There is still no convenient unified classification of models. It is customary to divide them according to seasonality and purpose. According to the last feature, they are divided into three types:
- military (statutory);
- civil;
- tourist (or trekking, which also includes mountain).
Within the group, they can differ not only in material, but also in the height of the top, the number of eyelets (hooks), color and even the material of the instep support.
If ankle boots are not chosen for military-tactical games or hiking in the mountains, then you should pay attention to the manufacturers: Garsing, Dr. Martens, or domestic Alpine. The model range of these manufacturers is very wide and you can find a suitable pair for an urban environment. If finances allow, then you should take a closer look at Danner. It was not for nothing that the US Army chose this company to provide uniforms for its military.
Real grinders are very difficult to find, they are often faked, but they also deserve attention. Inside the brand, grinders (excluding sneakers and boots) are divided by style into four lines.
Style and features
Classic
Classic grinders, the height can be very different (from 8 to 20 holes for laces).
Work
Boots with steel inserts on the toe and sometimes on the sole.
Boxer
Low boots, as a rule, have only three holes for laces.
Street
Lightweight classic grinders. Good for everyday wear.
Like any shoes, ankle boots should be combined with the rest of your clothing not only in style, but also in color. They don’t look good with clothes in bright colors; it’s better to give preference to muted colors.
What to wear with ankle boots for a man
The ankle boots go well with clothing in a sporty, casual style (some models of ankle boots would also be appropriate for business casual), and ethnic. And of course, it’s hard to imagine military and grunge styles without these shoes. With military style, it is important to maintain balance and moderation so as not to look like a deserter from a military exercise.
Important! Clothing in a classic business style does not go well with berets.
The same style rules apply to outerwear. They do not go well with a classic coat, especially a double-breasted one. You should also avoid bright colors in outerwear. After all, ankle boots add brutality to the look, so you shouldn’t wear them with a lemon-yellow sports down jacket. It is worth choosing classic, restrained colors: black, gray, brown, dark blue, olive.
Trousers under boots
When choosing trousers to go with your combat boots, you should remember the following rules:
- If the boots are high, the trousers are always tucked in. Therefore they should not be overly wide. Skinny ones are also undesirable.
- Also, jeans can be rolled up instead of tucked in. But in this case, the strip of leather between the shoes and the trouser leg should not be visible.
- Lightweight fabrics are prohibited. The material from which the trousers are made must be dense and quite rigid.
Khaki trousers, chinos (only if the ankle boots are brown) and, of course, jeans (except for extravagantly skinny models) will look great. You can wear them with thick cargo pants.
The top can be almost anything: a T-shirt, a T-shirt, a loose checkered shirt, a jumper or a jacket.
Some tips
A few tips on how to properly wear and care for your boots:
- Berts do not go well with long outerwear, especially tall models.
- The belt should match the color of the shoes.
- To make your boots last as long as possible, it is enough to wipe them down and periodically treat them with wax or a special water-repellent compound.
- Most boots require breaking in. Immediately after purchase, they must be treated from the inside with medical alcohol and walked in them for several hours. This way you can stretch them already on the first day.
- If the boots are made of leather, then it should be periodically lubricated with vegetable oil (in winter - once a week).
- Once a month, the inner surface should be treated with vinegar. This simple procedure will help avoid fungal diseases.
These shoes are rightly considered “indestructible”. After all, if you follow the simplest rules of care, the ankle boots will last for many years.
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