For grit, versatility and charm, nothing beats a big black boot, says Stephen Bush. The FT’s political columnist wears a pair nearly every day, far preferring them to a loafer or trainer, and judging by the latest offerings by Balenciaga, Givenchy or Armani, he’s not the only one. As Bush explains in our menswear issue, a black boot is both reliable and somewhat surprising - and helps you stand out in a sea of suits: “It suggests that you’re not just a working stiff, but perhaps something of an anarchist.” See the rest of his love letter in bio. ⁠ ⁠ 📸: The author photographed near the FT’s London headquarters, wearing his favourite Dr Martens (© @carloapostoli)⁠ ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #boots #bottegaveneta #menswear