Sic Luceat Lux Vestra .: Urban Battlefield - Combat Inspired Footwear With an Urban Twist

With the city heating up, and the slow (and wet) progression into the summer months now upon us, one of my favorite recent trends of the season is making it's mark on the fashion battleground, that being combat inspired boots with shorts. This trend has been seen pacing the catwalks of Givenchy, Rick Owens, Damir Doma, Kris Van Assche, Balmain, Maison Martin Margiela, Ann Demeulemeester, and Dior Homme, yet remains fresh and current due to the creative interpretations offered by each design house. Whether offered in military form (Balmain), refined and urban form (Demeulemeester), avant garde form (Doma), or classic chic with a twist (Givenchy), these boots can be dressed up or down, and paired with everything from a pair of Lanvin shorts, Oak jersey cutoffs, black skinny jeans, or even one of Tisci's kilts, a la Marc Jacobs. I have included some of my favorites, yet with so many to new options introduced this past season as well as being introduced in the upcoming seasons, it will truly be a battle to pick just one (or three).