What boots are OK for business use? Features and examples of coordination for each type!

The classic men’s shoe for fall and winter, “boots,” is a shoe that is mainly used for off-duty style, but what about matching them with a business suit? The correct answer is that some boots are OK, some boots are not, and for some boots, it depends on the workplace. In this issue, we will introduce boots that can be used for business with examples of actual coordination for each type of boots!

Side Gore Boots (Chelsea Boots) “Business use is no problem at all! I also recommend them for both casual use.”

Optimal and versatile for business use: ☆☆☆☆

Side gore boots, as the name suggests, are boots with rubber fabric on the inside side. The origin of the side gore boot can be traced back to the mid-1830s. Originally made for Queen Victoria by a London shoe store, they were also worn by her husband, Prince Albert, when he went to Parliament, and have been recognized as formal gentlemen’s shoes since that time. With the above historical background, side gore boots can be worn with ease as business shoes with suits, jackets, and other styles.

Incidentally, because of their high functionality, such as being easy to put on and take off and having a good fit, they were used for horseback riding after World War I. They were also introduced into young people’s fashion, and spread throughout the world as sports and casual shoes. For these reasons, they can be worn with denim and T-shirts in a casual style without any problem at all. Side gore boots are truly “boots for both on and off duty” that can be used in a wide range of situations.

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At Pitti Uomo, many men wore side gore boots with suit and jacket styles. It is no exaggeration to say that side gore boots are the most popular men’s boots to match with dress styles. The materials used for these boots are leather and suede, and they are available in black, brown, and navy.