Your Ultimate Guide to Pairing Boots & Socks

by Kat Collings

There’s nothing that quite tickles our fancy like well-paired socks and boots. Not only will the socks keep you warm, but a peek of the knitted accessory over the top of your boots adds interest to your cold-weather outfit.

Scroll down for eleven perfect sock and boot combinations, as well as a round-up of inspiring street style.

1. Pair these heeled ankle boots:
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Loeffler Randall Mercer Block Heel Boots ( $450) $0

Loeffler Randall Mercer Block Heel Boots ($450)

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With these socks:
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ASOS Mix Knit Ankle Socks ( $8) $0

ASOS Mix Knit Ankle Socks ($8)

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2. Pair these riding boots:
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Loeffler Randall Milou Flat Zip Boots ( $750) $0

Loeffler Randall Milou Flat Zip Boots ($750)

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With these socks:
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Maria La Rosa Contrast Heel & Toe Over-The-Knee Socks ($90)

Maria La Rosa Contrast Heel & Toe Over-The-Knee Socks ($90)

3. Pair these suede ankle boots:
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River Island Light Brown Suede Pointed Toe Chelsea Boots ( $76) $0

River Island Light Brown Suede Pointed Toe Chelsea Boots ($76)

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With these socks:
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Topshop Ankle Pop Socks ( $8) $0

Topshop Ankle Pop Socks ($8)

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4. Pair these pointed-toe boots:
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Acne Studios Silo Suede Ankle Boots ( $570) $0

Acne Studios Silo Suede Ankle Boots ($570)

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With these socks:
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Antipast Delicate Fringe Socks ($40)

Antipast Delicate Fringe Socks ($40)

5. Pair these desert boots:
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Clarks Originals Phenia Tan Leather Desert Boots ($150)

Clarks Originals Phenia Tan Leather Desert Boots ($150)

With these socks:
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Darner Fishnet Print Socks ($36)

Darner Fishnet Print Socks ($36)

6. Pair these ankle boots:
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Rachel Comey Mars Booties ( $403) $0

Rachel Comey Mars Booties ($403)

With these socks:
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Free People Glitter Dot Anklets ($16)

Free People Glitter Dot Anklets ($16)

7. Pair these over-the-knee boots:
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Stuart Weitzman Over-The-Knee Suede Boots ( $635) $0

Stuart Weitzman Over-The-Knee Suede Boots ($635)

With these socks:
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American Apparel Ribbed Modal Over-the-Knee Socks ($13)

American Apparel Ribbed Modal Over-the-Knee Socks ($13)

8. Pair these moto boots:
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Balenciaga Pierce Mid-Calf Boots ( $1) $0

Balenciaga Pierce Mid-Calf Boots ($1,175)

With these socks:
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Johnstons Cashmere Ribbed Socks ($65)

Johnstons Cashmere Ribbed Socks ($65)

9. Pair these western ankle boots:
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Alexander Wang Kori Ankle Booties with Rose Gold Hardware ( $520) $0

Alexander Wang Kori Ankle Booties with Rose Gold Hardware ($520)

With these socks:
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Nordstrom Sheer Anklets ($11)

Nordstrom Sheer Anklets ($11)

10. Pair these combat boots:
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Frye James Lug Lace-Up Boots ( $328) $0

Frye James Lug Lace-Up Boots ($328)

With these socks:
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J Crew Women’s Camp Socks ($17)

J Crew Women’s Camp Socks ($17)

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11. Pair these heeeled lace-up boots:
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Sam Edelman Jardin Leather Booties ( $120) $0

Sam Edelman Jardin Leather Booties ($120)

With these socks:
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Legwear Loft Fuzzy Hunter Tip Crew Socks ( $10) $0

Lemon Fuzzy Hunter Tip Crew Socks ($10)

Street Style Inspiration:

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Do you like to wear socks with boots? Let us know in the comments below!