FIORENTINA

The side zip is a small thing but it makes these so much easier to get on than my old lace-ups, and I still get the full laced look. The aged walnut leather has that worn-in finish right out of the box, which I actually prefer over something stiff and shiny.

The hand-buffed walnut leather looks even better in person, with this worn-in depth that I know will just keep getting richer. I wore them all day right out of the box and the leather was already soft enough that nothing rubbed.

The side zip is a small thing but it's made these my everyday boots — I can get them on in seconds without messing with the laces. The aged walnut leather has that slightly worn look right out of the box, and I like that it'll only get better with time.