Boots
Jan 14, 2022

I Have Yet to Buy Winter Boots This Season, so I Expeditiously Found These

by Indya Brown

I did a very un–fashion editor thing this winter: I neglected to buy a pair of fresh boots before the influx of bitterly cold weather. Essentially, I've been rotating the same few pairs all season, wearing them nonstop until their unsightly disintegration. It's not necessary to buy a new pair every year, but as someone who proclaims that boots are her favorite type of shoe and prepares a style mood board before each season changes, it's a pretty big deal. Considering we're in the thick of winter and my go-to boots are on their last legs, I feel like now's the time to finally pull the trigger.

For all my procrastination, I found that there's a bright side to shopping this late in the game. Thanks to all of the post-winter sales, a lot of the styles I've been eyeing are priced way less than they were just a few weeks ago. Suddenly, splurging on an extra pair is looking real nice. To share the wealth, I took note of the cutest boots I've seen along the way and gathered them here. If you're keen on a specific style, I've also broken them down by category, so keep scrolling and pick your favorite.

Steve Madden Cobra Platform Boot

Steve Madden Cobra Platform Boot ($170)

I've heard so many great things about these boots, namely how expensive they look.

Ganni Track Sole Combat Boots

Ganni Track Sole Combat Boots ~~( $475)~~ $285

These are on sale, so you know what to do!

Dr. Martens Audrick 8 Eye Combat Boots

Dr. Martens Audrick 8 Eye Combat Boots ($180)

No one makes better combat boots than Dr. Martens.

Gia Borghini x Pernille Teisbaek Tubular Combat Boots

Gia Borghini x Pernille Teisbaek Tubular Combat Boots ($680)

Just imagine all the outfits you could wear these with.

Jeffrey Campbell Maximal Bootie

Jeffrey Campbell Maximal Bootie ($220)

The narrow square toe feels '90s and modern at the same time.

Franco Sarto Stevie Bootie

Franco Sarto Stevie Bootie ~~( $169)~~ $125

About as walkable as heeled boots can get.

Frye Harness 12r Leather Boot

Frye Harness 12r Leather Boot ($388)

Style these with a delicate floral dress.

Zara Cowboy Split Leather Ankle Boots

Zara Cowboy Split Leather Ankle Boots ~~( $120)~~ $50

These would transition so well in the spring.

Zara Animal Print Leather Heeled Boots

Zara Animal Print Leather Heeled Boots ($150)

There's a reason these are almost sold out.

Chelsea Paris Queen Boots

Chelsea Paris Queen Boots ($646)

A pair of tiger-print boots have been on my mood board since last year.

Jeffrey Campbell Dagget Genuine Calf Hair Western Boot

Jeffrey Campbell Dagget Genuine Calf Hair Western Boot ($315)

If you're looking to have more fun with your wardrobe this year, I have the perfect way to do it.

Aster Lug Sole Chelsea Boots

Aster Lug Sole Chelsea Boots ($225)

Pair these with skinny jeans and a wool coat for an easy, sophisticated winter look.

Last Powder Chelsea Boots

Last Powder Chelsea Boots ($300)

A lug sole adds a bit of edge.

Zara Pointed Fabric Heeled Ankle Boots

Zara Pointed Fabric Heeled Ankle Boots ($70)

If you couldn't get the Phoebe Philo Celine version, these will make up for it.

Steve Madden Jessamy Boot in Brown

Steve Madden Jessamy Boot in Brown ($170)

Not sure about you, but I'm still into slouchy boots.