In this post, we’ll discuss the 10 best types of boots for guys and share ideas for a perfect three-boot collection.

If you’re building up your boot collection or buying your first pair of boots, you might be wondering which type of boots to buy.

There are so many different types of boots, from chukkas to Chelseas, and it can be confusing trying to figure out which ones fit into your wardrobe and aesthetic.

Obviously, it depends on your lifestyle. The business professional is going to have slightly different requirements than the college student.

But I think that there are three types of boots that pretty much any type of guy could get a lot of wear out of. If I were starting from scratch, these are the boots I would buy first (in no particular order).

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Just like many types of boots (and other fashion-related products, such as jeans), the work and service boots are products of utility – in this case, intensive manual labor and military training/service (and combat).

While these boots could take a beating, these days they’re mostly used to create stylish outfits with rugged, masculine vibes – and they’re perfect for that.

Simply put, these boots are handsome. Personally, I think this dark brown color is a great first choicer most guys, although black is a good option if you wear a lot of black, white and grey.

Dress work boots look awesome with jeans (pretty much any wash), chinos and even trousers if done correctly.

But I’d probably avoid this type of boot in business casual settings, and they should definitely be avoided during formal settings.

The only other time you wouldn’t want to wear these is with shorts, but that goes for pretty much all boots.