Most men’s wardrobes have a gap between the shoes they wear to work and the ones they actually want to wear. That gap is where these boots live. We’ve been looking specifically at styles that hold up in a professional setting without looking like a compromise. The Chelsea is the obvious starting point and it earns its place, but there are Derby boots and side zip options in here that work just as well over tailored trousers or smarter chinos. What we’re not interested in is anything that looks like it’s trying too hard to be office appropriate. The best work boot just looks like a considered choice by someone who knows what they’re doing. Leather quality matters more than branding here. So does the sole profile. A chunky lug sole will kill the whole thing in a formal environment and we’ve kept those well clear of this collection. These are boots that belong in the room.