With the arrival of winter at our doorstep, there will necessarily be a change in the way we all think about styling decisions. Now more than ever is function as important as form, and with any man's style, it all starts from the ground up with the shoes. One of my favorite motifs to pull off is retro style with vintage wares, and for this look, I built out a classic rugged racer look anchored by same fantastic new boots.
Standing up to the elements in these Cat Boots.
Enter Cat Footwear, a brand better known for construction vehicles equipment and apparel, which is trying their hand at casual footwear (and completely killing it). This season, they have everything a guy needs for surviving the cold while keeping their style on point, from uptown to off-road. The Haverhill boot from CAT Footwear is a great middle ground boot that has a surprisingly hearty, moto character to it thanks to its single monk strap construction. The contrast strap helps add a repaired vintage appeal while rest of the boot remains very minimal, making them a versatile style piece.
Check out how useful these shoes are for billboard climbing
For this look, I flexed the boots for a vintage biker style (sans bike). Paired with riding cargos, a henley, and aviators, this look draws on a few of my favorite McQueen inspirations, with a few of my dapper dandies thrown on top. You'll notice that the apparel sticks to beige tones, acting as a clean palette for the edgy pop of all-black accessories. And as I mentioned at the beginning of the post, it all starts from the ground up with these badass boots!
Staying grounded with this rugged get-up.
Focusing in on this ground-up style mentality will help to anchor all your looks this season. Not so much here in Florida, but the colder climates allow for layering and the development of an entire look, so take advantage of this time to really flex your creativity. Pair the unexpected or do something different with your look, and as always, be dapper and different!
The Haverhill boot brings the heat in so many ways.
Giveaway
These boots are simply too good to keep to myself, so in partnership with Cat Footwear and AMP3 PR, I will be giving a pair of these great boots to one lucky participant! To enter:
Follow @sparrystylings and @CATFootwear on Instagram
Tag 2 friends in related Instagram posts throughout the week with your shoe size.
There is no limit to how many entires you submit and our winner will be chosen on November 14th, so stay tuned to see who gets some great new boots!
Footwear provided by Cat Footwear and AMP3 PR