Top Ten Boots for Autumn - knee-highs, ankle boots and flat boots for Fall!
Did you know that tomorrow is officially the first day of Autumn? It is, you know, and while it's always sad to see the end of summer, there is one small consolation - you get to buy new boots! This season looks like being a particularly good one for boots lovers, with something to suit just about everyone, from booties to knee-highs and from flats to heels. Here's our roundup of some of the different styles available right now, kicking off with these gorgeous calf-length buckle boots from Topshop.
This is a really versatile style (although perhaps more so in brown than in the purple shade shown here): the cowboy-like detailing at the top will make it work really well with jeans, but it's also smart enough to be worn with a skirt or dress. The mid-height heel, meanwhile, means you'll be able to walk in it - always a good idea during the slippiest months of the year!
If walking isn't something you're going to be doing a whole lot of (well, you wouldn't want to get mud on that patent leather now, would you?) Jimmy Choo's 'Chile' knee high boots are worth saving up £720 for. Jimmy Choo has a well-deserved reputation for making some of the most elegant boots around: not for him the slouchy, comfy, lived-in look: instead, these almond-toed stilettos will add a touch of glamour to any outfit with their on-trend patent leather and and gold trim heel.
At the other end of the scale, Faith's 'Molly' is strictly casual. These are the kind of boots that look like they'll only get better with age: they have a little bit of pirate-style appeal and will look great over skinny jeans, for a slightly edgy, rock-chic look. They're £80.75 and also available in Brown.
Although many people associate wedge heels with summer shoes, they can work on boots, too, if done right. These 'calf-length Cutie' boots by N.Y.L.A manage to avoid looking too chunky by using a seriously curvy heel, which will be easier to walk on than stilettos, but will still give you some height. The buttons are just for show, but add some interest to the boot, as does the scalloped edging. They're $121.46.
Ah, the shoe-boot, or "schbootie" - the perfect halfway house for those who need some winter boots but would prefer it if they looked a bit like shoes, thanks very much. If you've ever fancied trying out the shoe-boot, now's a good time to do it because they're everywhere this winter. It's a style that looks great with jeans or trousers, but can look equally good with a skirt-dress and thick tights, so at least you know you'll get a lot of wear out of them. This pair is £30 from ASOS, and comes in blue or oxblood patent leather.
For those of us with "non-standard" calves (that'll be most of us, then), a stretch boot is a good choice, and can sometimes be your best chance to wear knee-highs. These stretch boots by Guess will hug your legs, creating a rather sexy look. The over-sized buckle at the ankle, meanwhile, breaks up all that black and helps make your ankle look slimmer. They're $153.95.
I'd argue that a pair of flat, black boots are a winter essential - especially if you're planning on doing any walking during the chilliest months. They go with everything, are comfortable and easy to walk in, and if you choose a relatively plain style, they should last you through a couple of seasons at least. Barratts 'Star' boots are simple but stylish and the wide top will let you tuck in your jeans and stop the hems getting soaked. At £40, they're pretty good value for real leather tall boots, too.
With most people sticking to brown and black when it comes to choosing winter boots, it makes a nice change to see a pair of boots in another colour. Metallics have been in fashion for a while now, and Michael Kors uses them to great effect in this 'Studio' ankle boot which comes in the soft gold bronze shown and an embossed pewter, as well as in standard black. Price is from $188.95.
River Island have a great selection of boots this season, with all of the styles we've mentioned above, plus some others that we haven't. If you read Shoewawa regularly, you'll already know that ankle boots are going to be popular again this winter, and this pair, with their fold-over top, small platform and high heel are a nice example of the trend. They're £74.99 and also available in black. That fold-over top is designed to be seen, so don't be afraid to try them with skirts rather than hiding them away under trousers!
Well, if you're going to wear booties, you may as well buy them from the best! These bow ankle booties by Christian Louboutin don't just have a red sole - they're red all over, meaning that they'll truly stand out amongst all those dark shades of winter. A classic shape is prettied-up with a cute bow at the heel, and while the $1,040 price tag means you'll probably be afraid to wear them in bad weather, you'll at least enjoy admiring them!
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