The Coolest Shoe Trend You Can Actually Walk for Miles In
There's nothing better than finding a pair of shoes that makes you feel strong, powerful, and ready for anything and that is actually comfortable. Luckily, there is a cool shoe trend that checks all the boxes. Welcome into your wardrobe chunky Chelsea boots. The practical stompers were seen all over the runways—from Bottega Veneta to Alexander McQueen—where models wore thick platform boots with rubber soles that exuded a punk-rock feel. Dark and ominous was the vibe, presenting a refreshingly modern and moody addition to our wardrobes. The apocalyptic-style boots are supremely cool and easy to walk for miles in due to their sturdy soles.
So how do you incorporate the best Chelsea boots into your outfits? Wear them with your favorite dresses to toughen up the look or add a cool-girl edge to your jeans and loose leather trousers. Scroll below for plenty more inspiration on how to wear chunky Chelsea boots and to shop the best boots out there for every budget.
Give your dresses a cool edge with the help of statement lug-sole boots. Bonus points for layering on a leather blazer.
Try a sleek pair of patent-leather Chelsea boots with a chic maxi coat for an easy polished-meets-practical outfit.
Ground a statement blazer with practical white chunky-sole boots for a cool-girl look that exudes major personality.
Miniskirts and minidresses get an edgy boost thanks to this boot style.
Chunky lug soles will ground statement pieces such as a printed jacket or a bright-colored bag.
Chunky boots add a cool edge to knitted dresses for an easy fall outfit combination.
Shop more chunky Chelsea boots:
A great option if you're looking for chunky knee-high boots.
This is a cool, low-key option if you want an ultra-comfy minimalist pair of Chelsea boots this season.
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Judith Jones is the senior fashion market editor at Who What Wear who specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.
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