"What I'm doing here is giving you fashion options. What boots should a man, a man who takes some amount of pride in how he looks, own? And sorry to be one note, but I'm also going to tell you to avoid the "trends" here. We're in a vacuum of trends at the moment. I've talked about this in other stories, and I try to avoid talking about it at parties"
"But truly, there's not a defining aesthetic of this moment. Look at the most stylish men in music, no two are remotely similar. That's both good and bad. It's good because it gives you free reign to be you. It's bad because it gives fashion brands free reign to make you a fashion victim as you figure out what "you" means."
Winter boots are described as off-trend and supremely functional, with Sorel Caribous, L.L.Bean Boots, and Blundstones named as enduring best options. The focus is on fashion-minded choices for men who care about appearance while avoiding chasing ephemeral trends. The current moment lacks a single defining aesthetic, producing wide stylistic variety among stylish men and granting personal freedom but also exposing consumers to brand-driven fads. Lucchese boots are noted as timeless, seasonless choices. Four boot types are recommended overall, including real-deal boots such as the Red Wing Iron Ranger, which can dress up while remaining rugged.
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