這個冬天是個紳士都需要一雙好靴

Goodwin Smith Chatburn Derby Brogues

The winter cold can be unforgiving on the body.For many men, substance comes before style in an attempt to simply stay warm.Yet it is possible to survive without looking like an Arctic explorer.Scarves and hats may be a go-to choice but it's what on your feet that really matters.Here's how gents can stay fashionable and still function.

“I'm not sure these sandals were a good idea,” you say, as your feet sink into the chilling snow.Seconds later your toes turn blue then fall off.Ok, that may be a little extreme, but it just goes to show how important your winter footwear is folks.

While (hopefully) none of us would be silly enough to wear sandals on a winter's day, it does pay to know what shoes are best suited to the rain, snow and swarming leaves.And we're not just talking about adequate grip on the sole – we're talking about upper material, insulation and closure types.

Model: Richard Biedul Jacket and trousers: vintage Vivienne WestwoodBag: Ted BakerShoes : Oliver Sweeney

Goodwin Smith's Higham Tan boot

These boots are made for walking

The fi rst thing to consider when purchasing a pair of shoes for the winter months is just how much you plan on wearing them outside.Do you have a long walk to/ from work? Or is it a short skip from car park to of fi ce door?

If it's the former, then you'll want a shoe that is versatile in both style and utility.Not only would this kind of boots work perfectly with smart jeans, but also it would see you to the top of Mount Everest with no trouble.

Chelsea boots are also a great choice for winter, as they are available in a wealth of styles and colours, and their fl exible opening allows plenty of room for some snug thermal socks.These Cheaney Godfrey Leather should do the trick for any hipsters that need to bear the cold.

Some people actually wear full-on hiking boots for their trip to work – only slipping into their fl ashy formals when inside and safe from the cold.This is a great idea if you have a long walk in, but it does mean you need to account for a place to store your muddy clodhoppers.

Justin Theroux編劇賈斯汀 塞洛克斯Trousers: faded black jeans Top: Supreme jacket Supreme夾克衫Bottom: Chelsea Boots

Blue denim jacket, black ripped jeans and Chelsea boots

Pants: tweed Suitsupply pantsShoes: brown leather Magnanni

Matt Smith's dapper brogue boots on the set of the BBC's Doctor Who TV series Wales

Be gone snow! Shoe!

So we've talked about the obvious footwear for winter - but what if you're not a fan of boots? What if you want something less cumbersome and more stylish? Less Land Rover and more Ferrari.

Imagine if you could get a brogue – one of the most elegant species in the shoe kingdom - and fi t it with a sole worthy of the most adverse weather conditions.A sole as rugged as Keith Richards' face and as fearless as the tracks of a tank.

Winter brogues have become increasingly popular amongst rural-dwellers who face rough terrain into the of fi ce - which means a hybrid of utility and formality is just what the doctor ordered.

Finding your Winter solemate

No doubt we've helped to clear a few things up when it comes to choosing a pair of shoes to get you through the bite of winter.And hopefully we've saved you from frostbitten toes, embarrassing falls and sub-standard style.Remember, winter footwear can be stylish and have substance.

Avoiding materials like suede and canvas will ensure your shoes remain fresh and your feet remain dry, and don't forget to give your shoes some leather treatment every now and again – they deserve it.

敢于穿著薄薄的單鞋走進北方冬夜的，都是勇士。正常人在體會過一次“雪的教訓”后，都會入手一雙御寒戰(zhàn)靴。它們像鎧甲一樣保護你的腳，替你彈開煩人的雨雪和乘虛而入的寒風。

鞋中路虎：行萬里路之靴

走進一家鞋店之前，你該問自己幾個問題：我會經(jīng)常這雙鞋子外出嗎？還是說我的行走范圍僅限于從停車場走到辦公室的距離？

如果答案是前者，那么你可能需要一雙又新潮又耐穿的高幫靴子。Goodwin Smith的高幫靴子不僅適合搭配牛仔褲，甚至還能帶你登珠峰。

Chelsea靴子同樣也是紳士們的冬季寵兒。它的特色是色彩及造型選擇多樣，且開口有彈性，能夠輕松應對各種厚度的襪子。

有些人喜歡穿徒步鞋上班，然后在進辦公室前換上光鮮亮麗的皮鞋。這也不失為一個好辦法。

鞋中法拉利：粗革皮鞋

如果你對靴子無感，而是喜歡腳感更輕盈、外觀更時尚的鞋子，那么你一定會喜歡粗革拷花皮鞋：它們有著鞋界王子“拷花皮鞋”的外觀，卻又有著堪比滾石創(chuàng)始人凱斯·理查德茲的臉那般堅硬的鞋底。

新時代里的實用冬靴原本便可以少一些笨重，多一些時尚。在挑選鞋子的時候，避免選擇山羊皮或帆布材質(zhì)，因為這兩種布料在冬天不容易保持清爽干燥。如果有條件，還可以是不是把鞋子送去做皮革保養(yǎng)——它們值得你的悉心照顧。

All Gents Need a Solemate this Winter

Text by Simon E Smith Translation by Madeline Weng Photos by Getty, Image China

Suit: Florin DobreShoes: Paul Smith

Model: Jack GuinessSuit: Top ManShoes: Lee Man Paris