Desert boots occupy this brilliant casual territory where they’re smart enough to lift a simple outfit but relaxed enough that wearing them never feels like you’re trying too hard. The original Clarks Wallabee silhouette that spawned the whole category got something fundamentally right about proportion and ease that’s been copied endlessly since. We love them in sand or tan suede for exactly the casual smart combination they do so well. With straight jeans and a simple shirt they look like a considered choice without any of the fuss that more formal footwear brings. With chinos and a knit they hit that weekend smart casual register perfectly. The suede does require a bit of care and a protector spray is worth doing from day one but beyond that they’re remarkably low maintenance shoes that work hard across a lot of different situations most men actually find themselves in.