There’s more to a good pair of boots than just looks. When you buy a pair of real boots from a trusted brand you are getting years of research and technology that you never see.

In short: good boots breathe.

If you buy the right pair of boots it will feel no different to wear them than it would to wear a good pair of tennis shoes. Add the right pair of thin boot socks and it won’t matter whether its January or July. Your feet will feel comfy.

Some days are just too hot for jeans, so what do you wear when you’re in a boot kind of mood? We’ve got some ideas for you.

Summer dress + boots

Achieve the perfect balance of summer trends by pairing a solid-color (yet flowy) dress and structural jewelry with the delicate (yet rough) embroidered Justin Tan Puma Cowhide boots.

Wear boots and show off those tan legs in the summer. This flowy dress look is perfect for hot summer nights.

Cutoffs + boots

We can’t get enough of this look right now. So smoking hot!

Cutoffs with boots keep your look cool and casual for sumer

Keep it cool and casual by pairing Justin Bay Apache distressed brown boots with your favorite cut offs, a straw cowboy hat, some hot aviators, a graphic tee and some sexy feather earrings.

Jeans + boots

While it may be a little warm for this combo during the day, evening is a great time to throw on your favorite jeans. Whether you’re headed out to a concert or to go dancing with friends you know you look great and at least you won’t be in the sun.

The delicate stitch colors in these Justin Saddle Torinos look great with the lighter summer shades

You can wear jeans with boots in the summer by keeping your top and accessories light in both fabric and colors. Try these Justin Saddle Torinos with your summer pastels.

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What are your favorite looks for summer?