AEDI

The metal eyelets feel way sturdier than the plastic ones on my old boots, and the laces glide through them without snagging. Black calf leather has just enough sheen to dress up with trousers but still works with jeans.

The calf leather broke in within a week and now molds to my foot like it was made for it. I wore them straight through a rainy commute and the leather still looks great.

The tonal metal eyelets give these a cleaner look than the plastic ones on my old boots, and the black calf leather still looks sharp after a few weeks. The lace-up front makes them feel more like a dress shoe, which I didn't expect from an ankle boot.