Today: the boots our style expert can’t stop rebuying. Plus…
All-season boots that go with everything |
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Style expert Alexander Aciman bought his first pair of desert boots when he was 19 years old. “Now, on my eighth pair, even with an embarrassing number of shoes at my disposal,” he writes, “I am still just as charmed by my boots as I was 16 years ago.”
The shoe is simple: a suede ankle boot with two eyelets and a rubber sole. They feel adult and polished, while also being easygoing with a boyish charm. On days when Alexander dislikes every item in his closet, he resorts to old reliable: a pair of dark blue jeans and his desert boots. It’s a combination, he says, that “makes me feel dashing when nothing else about me feels even remotely dashing.”
Alexander’s most-worn, most-complimented shoes→
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All the other men’s boots we love |
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In pursuit of the best men’s boots, we searched for pairs comfortable enough to wear all day, polished enough for a nice dinner, and sturdy enough to hold up in imperfect weather. After walking more than 50,000 steps in 15 pairs, we found nine that met our standards, including a handsome Chelsea boot and a buy-it-for-life lace-up option.
The very best men’s boots→
Plus: An olive oil taste test bracket |
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Not all olive oil is created equal. Some are fruity and peppery. Others? Just plain rancid. On this week’s episode of Wirecutter Taste Test, we slurped and swished our way through 11 oils to find the bottles that are worth the pantry space.
Watch one oil beat out the rest→
One last thing: The best socks |
We tested 90 pairs of socks in a variety of textures and styles to find the ones that go with everything. From multi-packs of crew socks to luxe (and pricey) cashmere socks, we found the pairs most worthy of your feet.
Our ultimate guide to socks→
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