Autumn is officially here, which is grand for the layering crew, but a time of mourning for those of us who love our cut-offs and tanks. Since we're into looking at the positive side, we'll admit that Club Monaco and Viberg are softening the blow to the t-shirt crowd, a bit.

They've just launched an exclusive boot collaboration that's pretty easy on the eyes. CM and Viberg's design team worked in tandem on this one, and the resulting glossy black colorway and classic service boot silhouette is a melding of both brands' sensibilities. On the one hand, there's the rugged, hard-wearing sole that is very Viberg, but on the other, there's the sleek color scheme and minimal additions that have Club Monaco written all over it.

The boots are handcrafted by our northerly neighbors in British Columbia and are available for retail for $690. You can purchase yours through Club Monaco.