In T’s new column 1 Piece, 10 Budgets, we share ten perfect versions of an item in a range of prices. First up: work bootsx1 gaming, which emerged as a defining accessory of the fall 2024 collections but are, of course, timeless and inherently unprecious.

1. Dingo, $160ImageCredit...Courtesy of Dingo2. Durango, $176

These are about as classic as it comes, and exceptionally sturdy — they’re made from full-grain leather (the most durable part of a hide) with an oil-resistant outsole — which is no surprise, considering Durango has been making cowboy boots since the 1960s.

ImageCredit...Courtesy of Durango3. Harley-Davidson, $200ImageCredit...Courtesy of Harley-Davidson4. Vagabond, $260ImageCredit...Courtesy of Vagabond5. Frye, $598

Founded in 1863, Frye is one of the oldest shoe brands in the United States (it supplied boots to soldiers during the Second World War). These harness boots debuted in the 1960s and have since become a favorite of fashion stylists.

ImageCredit...Courtesy of Frye6. Labucq, $680

Before starting her direct-to-consumer brand Labucq in 2018, the designer Lauren Bucquet worked as Rag & Bone’s director for footwear and accessories. Everything she produces for her line is made from the highest-quality Italian leather.

ImageCredit...Courtesy of Labucq7. Paris Texas, $995ImageCredit...Courtesy of Paris Texas8. Loewe, $1,600ImageCredit...Courtesy of Loewe9. Burberry, $2,090ImageCredit...Courtesy of Burberry10. Miu Miu, $2, 550

These buckled leather boots first walked the runway as part of Miu Miu’s fall 2022 collection and they’ll remain available in the brand’s seasonless core collection — a sure sign of their staying power.x1 gaming

ImageCredit...Courtesy of Miu Miu

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