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Step into great look with the MacAlister Boots by J. Crew ($135). Taking its cues from crepe-soled boots, these comfortable kicks put a refined twist on any laid-back look with unlined Italian suede upper, natural eyelets, cotton laces, stitched-out welt construction and rubber sole.

Converse puts fresh twist to their classic sneaks while maintaining the same old-school charm. Available in navy blue, black and white, the Distressed Jack Purcell sports a lightly custom-distressed cotton canvas upper with rubber toe cap and white rubber sole.

Exercise your fashion muscle in this sylish low-top kick from The Hundreds. The Valenzuela Sneaker ($64) packs a lot of attitude with buckskin rawhide leather, complemented by white outsole and black pinstripe. It features a soft EVA insole with half-length latex for heel cushioning, lightly foam-padded upper and vulanized gum sole for comfort.

When the weather is too cold for you loafers, trade up for the beastly Converse Bosey Boots ($300). The Bosey features a distressed twill and leather upper, 10-inch shaft height, padded insole, rubber toe cap, rubber sole and a belt detail in back for a snug and secure fit.

Built to last, the Frye Dakota Mid Lace ($17) is designed for urban use, yet rugged enough light adventures. Its genuine leather outer features a distressed upper and thick accent stitching that goes great with just about any outfit. The Dakota comes with cushioned footbed for added comfort and durable studded rubber sole that's great for added traction.

Slip into Palladium's Baggy Leather ($120) to complement your laid-back look. This versatile and ruggedly handsome boot can be sported with a fully extended upper or folded down. Available in a number of colorways, the Baggy Leather features a one-piece molded rubber outsole, two-piece sockliner, thick die-cut EVA, vegetable tanned leather and shearling lining.

Missed out on picking up a pair of Chuck Taylor All Star Outsider Boot ($56-63) when you had a chance? You're in luck! These lace-up, high-top kicks are back. The archive-inspired Outsider sports a canvas and leather upper, vulcanized rubber toe, canvas lining, padded footbed and lugged outsole.

Take your workout to the trail with the North Face Betasso ($85). Built to adapt to unevensurfaces, these rugged trail running shoes are made with ultra lightweight UltrATAC rubber outsole for enhanced traction, complemented by tri-density, compression-molded EVA midsole and Roll Control dual-density medial heel post. The Betasso is also built with a lightweight, abrasion-resistant, synthetic upper, highly breathable mesh, Poron forefoot and heel inserts and reflective detailing.

The Sorel Caribou from Sorel ($108-$112) combines style and function in a winter boot. The removable 9mm ThermoPlus felt liner with Sherpa Pile snow cuff will keep your feet warm and comfortable even in the harshest weather. The Caribou also keeps the water out with seam-sealed nubuck leather upper and hand-grafted vulcanized rubber shell.

Thanks to the good folks at JGoods, we are able to keep our favorite kicks up to snuff with the help of their Sneaker Restoration Kit ($35). This all-in-one kit comes complete with a stiff poly scrub brush, melamine foam pad, white towel, the company's Finish Remover, black and white JGoods Leather Paint, cotton swabs, scour sponge and a complete guide to sneaker restoration, of course.