subject: Ever Increasing Popularity Of Mens Boots [print this page] Though men cannot claim to have as much variety of shoes in their wardrobe as women, but they are increasingly becoming more and more conscious of their footwear. Mens boots may have initially been worn only for practical purposes like protection against harsh terrain and cold weather. However, they have now become one of the most desirous items in a man"s wardrobe. They are now worn at all kinds of gatherings whether casual and formal. There is as much of variety available in men"s boot as in women"s.
Boots for men can broadly be divided into there major categories "" ankle length, calf length, and knee high boots. Ankle boots are your best bet as office wear. Moreover, they go well for after-office evenings with friends as well. Calf length boots are preferred for hiking or by motorcycle riders
The material used in manufacturing boots these days is as varied as the styles that are available. Leather still gives the classic look and works well as a formal wear to both office and high power lunch meetings. Suede boots could just do the trick for casual gatherings. In fact, if casual clothing is what you wear most of the times, then you can go for a sports boot or a chukka style boot. These look great on jeans as well as other casual trousers. Also, within each style of boot there are different varieties and the kind of boot you go for will in lot of cases be dependent on individual preferences. Zipper boots, as the name suggests come with zippers. While buying these it is important to note where the zip extends to. For instance, a boot with a long zipper will be easier to pull off. Lace-up boots are among the most popular varieties. In some cases they are just used for decoration and serve no practical purpose. Then there are pull-up boots, having neither laces nor zipper. They usually have elastic which stretches when you put these on or off.
A lot of men get confused when it comes to apparel to pair their boots with. For one, jeans can go with almost any kind of boots. Also, it"s a good idea to match the belt that you are going to wear with the boot. It"s a cardinal sin to wear boot to occasions they were never intended for. A biking boot in all possible cases can never be worn with a suit. Nor can a hiking boot be work to formal occasions. Boots should compliment what you are wearing and poorly matched footwear can make even the best of clothing look bad.
