13 Types of BOOTS Every MAN Must Know

Do you know all the different types of mens boots out there?

Dressing for a fancy occasion? There’s a boot for that.

Getting ready to stand in mud for hours on end. You know there’s a boot for that.

Well, if you’re just getting started on your boot journey or you’re a seasoned expert, here are the “must have” boots for men.

If you have a single pair of boots, or *gasp* no boots, start by picking up a pair of Chelsea, Chukka, and Moc Toe boots.

All three work in casual outfits, while a slim, dark pair of Chelsea boots can venture into suit territory.

Moc toe boots can stand in and take a beating where work boots would otherwise, but they still look stylish enough to wear out on a Friday night (if you take good care of them).

Want to take your collection to the next level? Try picking up a Balmoral boot for when it’s time to get fancy and a Service boot for adding rugged charm to your weekend attire.

And if you’re ready to ascend to the lofty ranks of boot wearing mastery, pick up a pair that are suitable for your favorite activities. If you’re a hiker, but you don’t have purpose-built hiking boots, I assure you they’ll be a game changer for you. If you’re a motorcyclist, why not invest in an awesome pair of Engineer boots?

I'm posting links below for many of the boots you saw in this video. Check out some of our favorites:

To skip ahead to your favorite types of boots, use the timestamps below:

0:00 Intro
0:22 Chelsea Boot
1:06 Service Boot
2:07 Chukka Boot
2:51 Desert Boot
3:32 Hiking Boots
4:20 Oxford or Balmoral Boot
4:54 Derby Boot
5:30 Work Boot
6:01 Logger Boot
7:02 Secret Bonus
7:21 Moc Toe Boot
8:24 Jodhpur Boot
9:17 Engineer Boot
10:01 Duck Boot
10:30 3 Essential Men's Boots

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[barn_mechanic]

The Wallabee would probably just go in with regular mocasins. But how do you make a video about "Types of BOOTS Every MAN Must Know" but not have cowboy/western boots as a catagory?

[okthenok]

hiking boots are the ultimate boot! All the other boots are for show or for fancy boys! lol

[sweetdrahthaar]

Thanks a lot for all the info in the description box. So many boots I’d love to have.

[gatriemacleinn]

I did the "go big or go home" and went right for a pair of made to order PNW loggers (mine are from jk boots) they are absolute tanks, and after breaking in, the most comfortable thing I've ever had on my feet (working 10+ hr days).

[rezavojdani]

Great video! What is the flannel shirt he's wearing here? It looks great!

[christianfritz]

Wallabys were the first boot I ever wore as a fashion statement, and I've always had at least one pair, they are simply the most comfortable boot I own, I was born in 75, so I've owned dozens of Doc's, but stopped buying them when they went Chinese, I still do have 1 left that is a Chelsea style made (and purchased) in England finally Iron Rangers I've had since the 90s, just bought a second pair in charcoal after sending the originals off for thier 3rd resole. I do have a Clark's hiking boot as well that gets the job done.

[Jackson-T]

Also hunting or trail style boots like the Irish Setter Wingshooters, Rocky Uplands, or Grant Stone Field boots.

[mippieadventures]

So satisfying video! I love my service boots, and your videos make me wanna become a boot-pro, but I won't, that's your job 😁 Thanks for a great video man, keep it up!

[TommyGunns]

I have a pair of wallabees in leather but with the crepe sole. I bought them because as a kid who only bought skate shoes, there was a company called iPath who made hemp shoes. They had a shoe call “cats” so I bought in waxed hemp. They were a skate shoe that didn’t look like a skate shoe. These wallabees reminded me of them when I was trying to upgrade my shoe style. I hardly wear them, not great to walk in with that crepe sole but I dig the look.

[strengthandbulkMadness]

I would add a short Laredo western boot with side zipper. I like those better than Chelsea boots.

[gchampi]

There's a simple test for defining if a piece of footwear is a boot or not. Does it cover the ankle bones? If yes, it's a boot. If no, it's a shoe. So yes, those Wallabee's are boots - Clarks produce a Wallabee shoe as well, just to make the point.
Oh, for those shouting "but what about football/soccer boots?", the original "football boot" was indeed an over the ankle boot, complete with thick leather soles & hobnails, more akin to a traditional work boot, mainly because that's what they were. Traditional derby workboots were used because football was the sport of the working man, and the working man didn't have the money to waste on extra pairs of boots specifically for a hobby/sport. The modern football boot has developed into what it is mainly post-WW2, (with the development of molded soles & cemented construction) but the name hasn't changed - it's a tradition, football players wore boots when the game started, so they wear "boots" now, irrespective of the actual style of footwear worn...

[gdean]

I love boots, however I live in South Texas. Its over 90 degrees in May. Having more than 2 pairs of boots just seems ludicrous, as I can only wear them about 6 months of the year! I have 2 pairs of cowboy boots also. It is required in Texas-Not sure when I could wear all these boots! LOL

[arthurott]

I'd buy some Chelsea boots but I don't have a time machine to go back to the early 60s.

[Rockingstars]

Id say the most iconic service boot is the service boot after which its named... ie Viberg Service Boot 😅

[gillbates]

The times are a changin' -- a MAN MUST own 13 pairs of boots?!

(Just teasing - Cool vid/awesome work/i find your channel useful)

[ilanerez]

That Thursday Chukka is revolting. 100% product placement.

[tplambert]

I own a Clark’s desert shoe, one plus point with a crepe sole is they are super quiet in an office. I have a Clark’s atticus boot and a red wing boot and the atticus boot is super squelchy on cement floors, the iron rangers clonk throughout the whole design studio. So crepe soles have their place!

[aquaphoenixx]

Where would you put the Original Timebrland Premium 6 Inch Boot, classification wise?

[M_Ladd]

You need some cowboy boots! After that you'll forget about the rest!

[teffe]

This man straight disrespected cowboy boots 😂😂