A buyer’s guide to the best… ankle boots | Woman’s shoes


TThe ankle boot is a classic in winter footwear – reliable whatever the weather and the occasion. Main Street has designs that follow the trends – see the cowboy bootie with a twist. If you want to invest, a durable hiking style or chunky-soled Chelsea boot will last for several seasons.

Or maybe you are looking for something a little more glitzy. Heeled boots that have an overnight feel are plentiful at rental sites. Dare to rock’n’roll with a snakeskin or choose midnight blue velvet for a luxurious touch. Pair them with a rented evening dress for a “wow” effect.

And if you don’t mind walking in someone else’s shoes, you can shop for second-hand designer boots for a bargain. Those in leather are doing particularly well; or if you’re lucky you might find an unworn pair.
Lauren Cochrane


To buy

Heavy cream, £ 240, essential-anvers.com

These work with wide jeans and midi dresses.

Cowboy Ankle A twist on a classic, these boots will be fun with an evening dress.  £ 119, ZARA.COM

Cowboy ankle, £ 119, zara.com

A twist on a classic, these boots will be fun with an evening dress.

Black lace-up shoes Made from vegan leather, with a soft sole that prevents blisters.  £ 118, NAE-VEGAN.COM

Black lace-UPS, £ 118, nae-vegan.com

Made from vegan leather, with a flexible sole that prevents blisters.

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To rent

Crocodile look

Crocodile– watch, from £ 43, through Paris Texas, hurrcollective.com

Pair them with a long knit dress.

Black Lace Up Shoes by Karen Millen Lace up ankle boots are the perfect addition to a tailored suit.  £ 14 FOR THREE DAY RENTAL, WEARMYWARDROBEOUT.COM

Black lace-ups, £ 14 for three day rental, by Karen Millen wearmywardrobeout.com

Lace-up ankle boots are the perfect addition to a tailored suit.

Put on high heels easily

Blue velvet, from £7 per day, by 3.1 Phillip Lim, magarde-robehq.com

Slip into high heels easily with this on-trend style.


Saving

Burgundy leopard fur Get a good deal - these unworn Calvin Klein are a real find.  £ 75, US.VESTIAIRE COLLECTIVE.COM

Burgundy leopard print, £ 75, us.vestiairecollective.com

Get a good deal: these unworn Calvin Klein are a real find.

Black suede is always versatile - just make sure you protect it from the elements.  £ 35, COSRESELL.COM

Black suede, £ 35, cosresell.com

Suede is always versatile – just make sure you protect it from the elements.

These lace-up shoes will be the focal point of your look - wear with a floral dress.  £ 44, MARKETPLACE.ASOS.COM

beige laceup to £ 44, marketplace.asos.com

These lace-up shoes will be the focal point of your look – wear with a floral dress.


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