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Dropping Knowledge: The L.L. Bean “Bean” Boot

With Hurricane Sandy, this year’s mandatory “End of the Century,” apocalyptic hell storm that plowed through the East Coast last week, it’s only right that we dedicate this week’s column to the most storied piece of American rain gear: L.L. Bean’s Bean boots.

GQ Answers Your Questions

One of our baller readers asks: Any suggestions as to what kind of boots I should buy? Is the “season for boots” over?

The “season for boots” is over, hombre, but the time is ripe to get your boat shoe game on. We suggest a pair with some punch, like this spread from our April issue. Snag a multi-colored, neon-soled pair with rope laces—anything that’s not brown. If the pair would freak out someone with a country-club membership, then you are doing something right. But if you’re really set on boots, you can’t go wrong with a classic pair of suede desert boots from Clarks. That said, shitkicker season will be here soon—keep an eye out for the white-soled variety.

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Winter Blackout

In case you haven’t heard, we’re feeling an all-black boot this winter. We found five sleek options to get you through the coming months in stealth style, like these classic Red Wing Heritage boots. See all the looks here.

Photographed by Elissa Wiehn

Street Style: Boot Camp Edition

Boot season is officially upon us, but don’t take our word for it. Check out the booted looks our intrepid photographer Ben Ferrari snapped on the streets of New York. See all the looks here.

Photo by Ben Ferrari

GQ Office Style: @ejsamson conquering the world with this John Varvatos chukka boot and striped H&M sock combo

Coming Soon: Opening Ceremony Denim M1 Boot

Count on GQ fashion editor Lance Lin to be on the wait list for these boys:

I’m a desert boot kind of guy. Rain or shine, jeans or khakis, I will most likely be rocking some kind of desert boot. Needless to say, I flipped when I saw these denim styles from Opening Ceremony. It’s about time this classic look got an upgrade. Suede beware.

When can you get a pair of your own? More info here.

Don’t Call ‘Em S#!%kickers

The secret to finding a winter-ready, office-proper boot that doesn’t look like you stole it from a longshoreman? That flashy white sole. More info on our picks here.