In T’s new column 1 Piece, 10 Budgets, we share ten perfect versions of an item in a range of prices. First up: work boots, which emerged as a defining accessory of the fall 2024 collections but are, of course, timeless and inherently unprecious.
1. Dingo, $160
2. Durango, $176
These are about as classic as it comes, and exceptionally sturdy — they’re made from full-grain leather (the most durable part of a hide) with an oil-resistant outsole — which is no surprise, considering Durango has been making cowboy boots since the 1960s.
3. Harley-Davidson, $200
4. Vagabond, $260
5. Frye, $598
Founded in 1863, Frye is one of the oldest shoe brands in the United States (it supplied boots to soldiers during the Second World War). These harness boots debuted in the 1960s and have since become a favorite of fashion stylists.
6. Labucq, $680
Before starting her direct-to-consumer brand Labucq in 2018, the designer Lauren Bucquet worked as Rag & Bone’s director for footwear and accessories. Everything she produces for her line is made from the highest-quality Italian leather.
7. Paris Texas, $995
8. Loewe, $1,600
9. Burberry, $2,090
10. Miu Miu, $2, 550
These buckled leather boots first walked the runway as part of Miu Miu’s fall 2022 collection and they’ll remain available in the brand’s seasonless core collection — a sure sign of their staying power.
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