These are 10 of the best dress boots you can wear this fall

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While it’s true that everyone has a style all their own, there’s a few staples that belong in every guy’s closet. This is true for jeans, shirts, jackets, and shoes.

And with summer coming to a close and most of us putting our flip flops in the closet to hibernate through the winter, chances are it’s time to refresh your footwear a bit.

Today, we’re highlighting one of those essential shoes you should have ready to go for when the leaves start falling: a quality pair of dress boots.

Dress boots are a great, versatile shoe that will surely get a lot of wear throughout the season. They serve as a solid in-between shoe for the days you can’t wear sneakers to the office, but your oxfords would be a bit much, and they look great with denim. A reliable pair of dress boots will also survive the elements pretty well, given that you take care of them. 

Below are a few brands we’ve found reliable in the past for anyone looking for a new pair of boots to kick off the fall season. Scroll through and see if any catch your eye, and if you have a pick for a boot you love that we missed, let us know.

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Allen Edmonds

The Higgins Mill Boot from Allen Edmonds has a bit of a collegiate feel to it, with clean, simple lines forming its shape. It's a great shoe for work, weekends, or any activity involving you and dark denim.

Allen Edmonds Higgins Mill Boot, $297.50 (normally $350).

Kenneth Cole Reaction

Another extremely versatile shoe, this cap-toe boot from Kenneth Cole reads as your standard dress shoe hidden away under your pant. 

Kenneth Cole Reaction Direct Route Cap-Toe Boot, $145.

Clarks

These tan leather lace-ups from Clarks are a bit more rugged compared to other boots on this list, but still retain an air of elegance with their wingtip look.

Clarks Montacute Lord Lace-Up Boot, $150.