The lace-up boots.
If you’re looking for a bit of edge but still feel like the Chelsea is a touch too rock ‘n’ roll, the lace-up is an ideal alternative. In black leather, it’s got a little bit of a punk-ish vibe, but the silhouette generally remains dressier than it’s actual combat boot counterpart. Which means, crucially, you can wear it with a far wider range of outfits, especially if you go for a pair in suede.