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Best Dress Boots for Fall 2013

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The perfect finishing touch to any outfit this season, fall’s ruggedly handsome dress boots pay homage to classic footwear styles ranging from the brogue to cap-toe as well as the casual styles, palettes and treads of last year’s moc, hiking and duck style boots. Here, 10 exceptional styles that work just as well with a suit trouser as any other casual pant and accompanying outerwear, and look the best when styled with a little attitude: simply roll up the cuffs of your pants or tuck them in. For an edgier look, try pairing a lighter colored boot, say one in cognac, with your darkest denim. L-R: Astor boot, Tommy Hilfiger, $249; Indy boot, Alden, $488; Cap-toe boot, Mark McNairy, $425; Wooster, Alejandro Ingelmo, $550; Jacob Chelsea boot, Grenson, $435; Air Colton Winter Chukka, Cole Haan, $228; Officer boot, Rag & Bone, $395; Concho HT whisky brick sole boot, Unmarkd, $300; Cordovan derby boot, Trickers by Grahame Fowler, $900; Gleie brogue boots, Soulland, $560.64.

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Tim Yap
Tim Yap
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Contributing writer Tim Yap was born in Kuala Lumpur and lived in Hong Kong, Singapore, Vancouver and Toronto prior to moving…
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