Magnanni Tacna in Black

The Tacna takes the chukka, already one of the easiest boots to wear into a dress-casual wardrobe, and builds it from Peruvian peccary leather instead of calfskin, a material prized for a softness and flexibility that's genuinely harder to source and work with.

Its ankle-high silhouette and simple lacing keep it dressy enough for the office and relaxed enough for the weekend, more versatile than a full oxford but with more presence than a plain leather boot. Pair it with dress trousers and a sport coat rather than a formal business suit, where it can do the most work.

Magnanni's reputation as Larrimor's best-selling shoe brand carries into its Exotic Collection just as much as its core dress shoes: artisan hand-crafting, a cushioned sole built for comfort, and construction meant to be resoled rather than replaced. As a special order style, plan on some lead time before it arrives.