3 Best Types of Boots for Men | Work Boots, Chukkas and Chelsea Boots
About this video
McGoff identifies and explains the three most versatile boot styles for men building a boot collection: dress work boots, Chukka boots, and Chelsea boots. He discusses the characteristics, formality levels, and styling applications of each type, offering guidance on color and material choices for different situations and personal style preferences.
Key takeaways
- McGoff recommends dress work boots as the best first boot choice for most men due to their versatility with jeans, chinos, and thicker trousers, and their handsome, rugged aesthetic
- McGoff argues that Chukka boots, particularly in dark brown or black leather, offer excellent versatility for business casual and casual settings, and he suggests choosing water-resistant suede to protect against water damage
- McGoff presents Chelsea boots as the most formal of the three options and suitable for professional environments or with suits, making them a good first choice for men in formal business settings or fashion-forward cities
Episode details: published October 3, 2017 · 230K views · 8:13 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Brock McGoff’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.
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