Ah, the modern man’s dilemma. You want to look ruggedly capable of scaling a mountain at a moment’s notice, but your most immediate challenge is a treacherously wet pavement on the way to brunch. How does one prepare for both the trail and the trendy café without a full costume change?

Enter the Danner FullBore ID boots. Originally built for off-duty training, they’re the perfect accomplice for a life of heroic multitasking. The Vibram® Megagrip outsole provides the kind of confident traction you need, whether navigating loose scree or a freshly mopped pub floor. Underneath, a wonderfully cushioned Vibram® SPE midsole absorbs the shock of a hard day’s yomping, keeping your feet comfortable long after your bravado has faded.

And because British weather has all the predictability of a coin toss, a waterproof GORE-TEX liner ensures your socks remain bone-dry through surprise downpours and tragically spilled pints. Best of all, they don’t look like something you borrowed from a serious mountaineer. Their sleek profile is built for “urban exploring,” so you look sharp even when your only peak to conquer is the weekly shop. A word to the wise: they fit generously, so size down half a size. For $220, they’re a ruggedly handsome investment in never having to change your shoes again.