Lug sole boots are simply unmatched when it comes to footwear that functions well and looks good. Come to think of it, I think I only own lug sole boots . This is, in part, because they are so much better at gripping the ground. And when you are subject to walking outside , weather be damned, you need shoes that work without a second thought. Of course, the bigger and more important part is that lug soles look cool.

Vibram —the brand known for its soles—popularized the lug sole, built with extremely durable vulcanized rubber and with a thick tread that gripped wet, muddy, and icy ground hikers walked on. Vibram outsoles are still the best in the business for any serious function shoe, but the lug sole has also become a category unto itself.

Here, we do what lug soles do best:

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