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New RepublicWhen you buy a well-tailored suit or a pair of Italian leather shoes, you’re doing so with the intention of wearing them for many years.
Other clothing purchases are more seasonal; most of us buy a new pair of Chuck Taylors or Vans each spring, knowing they’re only going to last through the fall.
Last year I was introduced to New Republic by Mark McNairy, a men’s shoe brand that aims to provide guys with high style for a low cost.
McNairy has been a name in fashion for over 30 years and has collaborated with Adidas, Timberland, and The North Face, among others.
I got the chance to try out a pair of Lukes Chukkas from New Republic and they immediately became my go-to pair of shoes early last fall. They served me well for almost eight months, but after being worn almost every day, in every weather condition and on every terrain, it came time to retire them.
That might seem like an odd way to endorse a product, but I mention my chukkas falling apart because I found them to be one of the best seasonal shoes I’ve ever had.
For a shoe that cost less than $ 60 to stay together after eight months of constant use is impressive, especially since I also liked the way they looked. My last chukkas cost me three times as much, only lasted a year, and weren’t worn nearly as often as my pair from New Republic.
If you’re looking for a new pair of shoes to add to your closet for the season, New Republic‘s options are a great value. And if you like their shoes as much as I do, your first pair probably won’t be your last.
You can buy New Republic’s Lukes Chukkas for $ 58.50 in navy, gray, and black.
