As the season changes from Summer to Fall, so does our footwear and various styles of boots are pulled out from behind the closet or new ones are purchased. In the past, men’s boots were usually limited to ankle height and either in a pull-on or a lace-up style, but in the last couple of seasons we’ve been seeing boot shafts rising from mid-calf, knee-high and even over the knee styles. Although the styles that go past mid-calf seem more feminine, I’ve seen a few guys actually pull off the look. The trick is to commit to it and wear clothing that go with the the overall feel of the footwear. Generally these boots are worn with slim leg jeans. You want your jeans to neatly tuck into your boots with as little bunching at the knee as possible. The boots featured are from Marc Jacobs, DSquared2 & Jean-Paul Gaultier. For the more budget-conscious shopper, similar styles can also be found at Zara, ALDO & John Fluevog. Here are a few example of the different style boots mentioned:

Ankle Boots: These boots either stop at the base of your ankle or may be a little higher to cover up your whole ankle area. This height can be worn by anyone and it usually an easy look to pull together.

Mid-Calf Boots: These boots either stop at the base of your calf muscle or cover them at the midpoint area. This boot height is perfect for shorter people that can’t wear the knee-high styles.

Knee-High Boots: This style usually stops at the base of your knee but also comes in the over-the-knee styles which cover your whole knee. This one is typically a difficult look to pull off so it’s best to make sure that it suits you.

P.S. Here’s how not to wear boots as demonstrated by the douchebag, Spencer Pratt.

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