The combat boots for a long Tuesday on your feet

Some days ask for boots that go with everything and still feel a little bit tough. These lace up combat boots have a faux leather upper, a matte finish, a lug sole and a zipper on the inside edge, so getting them on does not mean undoing every lace.

The upper is faux leather with a matte finish, and the laces are waxed. Inside, the lining is breathable jersey. The listing gives the insole as 5mm of latex and memory foam padding, which describes thickness and materials. How that feels underfoot depends on your foot and your socks, and the listing does not put a number on comfort. Faux leather means the upper is not animal leather, which some readers will want to know.

The outsole is TPR, which the listing describes as flexible, with a lug sole for traction and grip. Lugs are the raised blocks of tread on the underside, and they also set the look of a combat boot. The listing says nothing about waterproofing, heel height, shaft height or weight, so check the full page for those details and for sizing.

The inside zipper is there for easy access, which helps on mornings when lacing takes longer than you have. Brown, black and green are the versions listed, and which one suits your wardrobe is a matter of taste, not measurement. The listing also says the boots are imported but does not name a country. That is all the specification states, and this note keeps to it.