Roamers

Roamers have been making desert boots the proper way for years, and the collection keeps faith with the original: a simple suede or leather upper, a couple of eyelets, a clean chukka silhouette. It is the boot the MOD crowd wore with slim trousers and a parka, and it still looks right today. This Roamers collection brings together desert boots for men, for women and unisex styles, in colours that run from black and dark brown through sand, stone, taupe and khaki to navy blue and red.

How to choose your Roamers

Start with the colour. Sand, stone and taupe suede are the classic choice and sit happily with denim or sta-prest. Black keeps things sharp, while navy blue suede and khaki suede add a little colour without shouting about it.

Then the upper. Most of the range is suede, which gives that soft, matt finish the style is known for. If you would rather have leather, the Roamers LEONARD in brown leather has a square toe and a synthetic sole.

Then the lining. Some styles are textile lined, some are lined in leather or a leather and textile mix, and others are unlined. The M467BS unisex desert boot in sand is one of the leather and textile lined originals.

And the sole. Roamers chukka boots here come with rubber, TPR or synthetic soles, so pick whichever suits the way you wear them. The JACOB in black or dark brown suede has a rubber sole.

Caring for suede

Brush suede desert boots with a suede brush once they are dry, lift any marks with a suede eraser and let them air rather than drying them by a radiator. Leather uppers want a wipe with a soft cloth and an occasional polish.

Browse more men's styles and women's styles, or take a look at Popps if you fancy something different.