The Right Way to Wear Boots in Warm Weather

Boots can definitely be worn year-round, says Men’s Health Associate Fashion Editor Dan Michel. The trick is picking a pair that remains comfortable when the warmer temperatures roll around.

“Where your insulated winter boots will look strange, a simple leather pair will come off as cool and rugged,” says Michel.

Good examples would be a waterproof pair, like Timberland’s rugged Chestnut Ridge 6-Inch Waterproof Boots, to keep your feet dry during summer storms or Chippewa’s clean, uncomplicated Crazy Horse General Utility Service Boots, which will work with most outfits. Lighter colored leather automatically looks more seasonally appropriate than dark browns and black.


Although jeans are a safe bet with boots, you don’t have to default to denim, says Michel. Chinos, joggers, and cargo pants in lighter shades will give your boots a youthful, spring-ready look.

But if you do opt for jeans, be wary of their width. “Relaxed or bootcut jeans only make you look bigger and can come off as sloppy,” he says. Stick to straight leg, which looks sharp and will still fit over your boots.

Shorts with boots might seem an odd pairing, but it can work—in certain situations.

Distressed denim or chino shorts with a tank top and boots create a great music festival look, Michel says, even if it’s not fit for, say, city sidewalks. “Your whole look has to support your footwear in that situation,” Michel says.

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