Clarks Desert Boot in brown suede next to Tecovas Cartwright black cowboy boots — Image: Clarks and Tecovas

Slot 5 of 6 · Optional

The Boot Optional

You don't need one in this slot unless you work out of a truck. If you do, this is your work boot.

If you don't, you have options: a suede chukka, a cowboy boot, or, if you're a buy-it-for-life guy, a really nice lace-up leather boot from Red Wing or a similar brand that lasts forever.

I'm deciding between my brown suede chukkas and my black Tecovas cowboy boots.

My current pick: undecided / you pick

I'm deciding between these two. Tell me which one earns the slot.

Option A

Brown suede chukkas

Pictured: Clarks Desert Boot, brown suede.

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Option B

Black Tecovas cowboy boots

Pictured: Tecovas The Cartwright, Midnight cowhide.

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Inflation Sucks pick

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From Dad Shoe Matt

Other options for this slot

The alternatives I'd point you to.

A work bootIf you work out of a truck, this slot is your work boot.
A suede chukkaEasy to dress up or down.
A cowboy bootLike my black Tecovas.
A lace-up leather boot from Red Wing or similarFor the buy-it-for-life guy.

More ideas

Also worth a look

Other well-known shoes that fit this slot's rules. I haven't reviewed these yet, so they aren't in my rotation.

Clarks Desert BootThe classic suede chukka on a crepe sole.
Red Wing Heritage Iron RangerRed Wing's well-known lace-up leather boot, made in the USA and resoleable.