Elliot Brown Canford 202-008, £375

Want military style without the training or shoe-polishing regime? The Canford has it in spades – and the durability to withstand anything us civvies throw at it.

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TUMI Alpha 2 Travel satchel, £345

Premium luggage brand TUMI's Alpha 2 satchel has both style and substance: made from signature ballistic nylon it's super strong, and there's a lockable pocket for your documents.

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Ridgemont Mesa oiled suede, £89

The Ridgemont Mesa trainers might look at home in a chic city bar, but in reality they (and their rubber sole) will take whatever you chuck at them – rain, snow, your pint.

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