Skip to main contentIn a man's quest to dress well, there remains one nagging concern: looking like a fancy boy. The challenge is to look good while avoiding that point of affectation at which clothes become "outfits." Colors can be too coordinated, creases too crisp, shoes too shiny. But there's a one-word answer to this dilemma: boots. A quality pair looks at home with slacks and cashmere and yet is immune to affected fanciness (so long as you steer clear of knife toes and snakeskin).
So here are a few of RT's favorite boots around Portland.
Fittingly timeless from the country's longest continuously operating shoemaker, Frye Oliver Inside Zip boot says, I look good but, yeah, I'll kick your ass ($215 at Johnny Sole, 815 SW Alder St., 225-1241).
As its name suggests, the re-soleable Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot is built to last, handcrafted in the U.S. of A from vaunted Horween cowhide, with a price tag to match ($325 at Johnny Sole, 815 SW Alder St., 225-1241).
This Wodehouse Chukka is part of Timberland's boutique "Timberland Boot Company" line ($275 at Lizard Lounge, 1323 NW Irving St., 416-7476).
Alden's Indy Boot is ideal for a stroll out to the barn to check on your thoroughbreds ($345 at John Helmer, 968 SW Broadway, 223-4976).
WWeek 2015