Gentleman’s Choice: a killer pair of Italian burnished leather boots

Every fall and winter, three in five Toronto men succumb to "everything black" syndrome — an affliction that leads to wearing dark colours as the weather gets colder. But, there is hope.

Pull on a pair of Officine's creative burnished leather boots, available at Sydney's on Queen Street. The supple tobacco horsehide leather has been washed to create a unique and discoloured look. The ankle and boot are relatively fitted and are furnished with polished leather lining throughout, making the ankle pull tab handy. The horsehide leather soles have also been kitted with an injected rubber tread, which is a new process coming out of Italy, and is perfect for those who enjoy the flexibility of rawhide, but can't sacrifice grip.

With these to anchor your late-year looks, you'll find yourself pulling off colour even in the drabbest of months. While they'd pair perfectly with last week's navy pea coat, mix in anything from burgundy to mustard and set yourself apart from the crowd.

$660. Available at Sydney's, 682 Queen St. W.

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