The best work boots for men are no longer reserved for weather-beaten railroad workers, with hands like sandpaper and a cigarette surgically attached to their bottom lip. For several seasons now, American-inspired utilitarian workwear clothing has made its way into modern closets. And with its ability to lay tracks somewhere between form and function, it’s not difficult to see why.

Obviously, there’s a line; we’re not saying you should start striding around town, emulating Kanye’s infamous ‘binman chic‘, but there are certainly some workwear elements that can (and should) have a home in your wardrobe. Case in very stylish point: the best work boots for men.

With the fashion world’s seemingly endless appetite for appropriation and the world of menswear’s thirst for anything vaguely heritage, it was only a matter of time before the humble work boot went from functional workwear stomper to must-have footwear staple. Couple this with its ties to hip-hop royalty and you’ve got boots that are made for trending.

The Best Work Boots for Men

The best work boots for men might cost you a pretty penny, but they’re durable enough to last a lifetime. Here are the best work boots on the market that you can rely on for years to come.

Red Wing

When you hear the words ‘American work boots,’ it’s impossible not to think of Red Wing. Founded in 1905, the century-old company is steeped in a rich history and was the biggest supplier of footwear to the US Army during World War I.

Today, the brand’s expertly crafted boots are just as popular with the style set as they are workers. Red Wing work boots for men have gained something of a cult following among denim heads on account of their ability to look great with a pair of dark jeans.

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Sorel

If you’re looking for a pair of work boots to keep your feet warm throughout the winter months, ask any Canadian for their advice and they’ll no doubt point you in the direction of Sorel and their line of moc-toe boots.