My latest article in the Financial Times, on luxury hiking boots, was published this weekend.
If you’re interested, the post can be found here.
I wouldn't recommend wearing navy trousers with a navy jacket like that, as they would look too close to each other. But yes, brown trousers could be nice, as good many others - beige, cream, olive etc
How to wear separate jackets and trousers
Read the commentsI think you're right to be cautious, and if the materials are different too in can be easier. But as long as they are far enough apart in colours I think it can work nicely - as the snuff and dark brown are here. I'd…
The suede overshirt (or shirt-jacket, or shacket)
Read the commentsI'm not sure I'd say that about them at all. But I can see how the price could be an issue. Yes, it is unlined and unstructured
The Anthology bespoke tailoring: Review
Read the commentsI think the point about durability is best considered in the context of the rest of your shoe wardrobe. If these shoes will have heavy wear, then they are less worth it. But if you already have a good number of shoes, then they should…
The Grand from Baudoin & Lange: Review
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This, especially the LV boots, is more conspicuous consumption than permanent style. As an Englishman I thoroughly disapprove.
No you’re right, the FT pieces aren’t really Permanent Style. They want fashion and trend pieces, unlike the HTSI columns.
Perhaps I’ll leave those out in future
Simon,
There’s also a french company called Heschung that makes fantastic boots. I have a pair of ginkgos which is one of the company’s classics and a fabulous boot that’s works well in the city and for a country walk.. The two other models of choice for me are the zermatt,which is fully shearling lined, and the puccini. The leather is incredible which ages beautifully and the design is outstanding.
Scott Fisher
Please print this disclaimer: Do NOT NOT Not use any of these boots for actual backpacking or “hill walking”. Go to a genuine outdoor outfitter for real boots. The boots shown are fashion statements only, and serious use may result in injury.