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Best boots for women to shop in 2022
Now's the time to nab the perfect pair
Now winter is in full swing (there's snow on the ground, ppl), it's officially time to invest in a pair of trusty boots. It might feel miserable and grey outside, but if you've got a shiny new pair of shoes on your feet things will inevitably feel a little better.
The best women's boots are all-rounders. They can take the place of your trainers, party heels and sandals once the weather cools – yes, really, the right pair really can do all three jobs. In an ideal world, we'd obvs be buying a couple of different designs to see us through winter but that's not exactly necessary these days.
See, it used to be that women had to choose between practicality and style, but thanks to brands like Bottega Veneta and Prada, it's chunky, punky styles with comfortable platform soles we're coveting now. The kind with enough attitude to toughen up slinky evening lewks and floral day dresses, but also look great with mini skirts, jeans and off-duty looks too.
If the biker/hiker look isn't your thang, fear not, there's plenty of elegant easy-to-wear options in this edit with wedges, block heels and sturdy soles that'll transition easily from day to night. Keep scrolling to see all 21 of 'em.
Arket Cowboy Leather Boots
These cowboy boots are TDF. The soft leather, stacked heel and pointed toe are just 🔥.
KG Kurt Geiger Tatum boots
KG, Kurt Geiger's new vegan footwear range, is made from cactus leather – a new sustainable alternative to animal products. We love this Bottega green shade but you can also choose from lilac and versatile black.
Reiss Caia over the knee leather boots
Reiss Caia over the knee leather boots
Reiss' over-the-knee boots have stretch panelling and a handy side zip so they'll never sag. Wear yours with this season's new fave mini hemlines.
Looking for a shoe to spice up your winter occassionwear? Check out Reiss' sequinned sock boots. Style yours with an all black outfit to add a touch of festive glam or channel this season's maximalism trend and wear them with Christmas party dresses.
Arket, £175 Chunky Leather Boots
Arket, £175 Chunky Leather Boots
If you're into the chunky platform trend but fancy a knee high boot, opt for Ganni's iconic iteration. All our fave fashion 'it' girls have been seen in this style – and Bella Hadid is also a fan.
Whistles Bexley Lace Up Boot
Yep, we are still not over the hiking boot trend. We love Whistles' modern spin on the classic walking style with its contrast stitching and chunky, cleated sole.
If you're looking to invest in a unique pair of boots, you need to check out British footwear brand Kat Maconie ASAP. Cut from a soft suede and finished with a statement chain heel, this Toni style will work for the office and post-work drinks.
H&M has just dropped some of the best Chelsea boots we've seen on the high street this season. If you're sick of Bottega lookalikes and want something timeless, this beauty is it right here.
Karen Millen Leather Over The Knee Heeled Boot
Karen Millen Leather Over The Knee Heeled Boot
Cut from cream leather, Karen Millen's boots nod to the '60s with their chunky heels. Further the retro vibes and wear yours with a cute A-line skirt and a knitted turtleneck this winter.
Carvela Sultry Chain boots
If you missed the boat on your favourite brand's end of season sale, you'll be pleased to know Shoeaholics has discounted boots available all year round.
Ariat Heritage R Toe Western Boot
Ariat Heritage R Toe Western Boot
You heard it here first: authentic cowboy boots are back in all their embroidered, stack-heeled Western glory. If you don't believe us, just ask Dua Lipa, Kourtney Kardashian and Kendall Jenner who've all been rocking a pair lately.
Adding height without the discomfort of heels? Easy peasy with Vagabond's wedge platform boots.
AllSaints, £248 Franka Boot
AllSaints, £248 Franka Boot
If you're in need of some gothic/Victoriana/punky combat boots, AllSaints is the place to go.
Le Chameau Iris Jersey Lined Women's Wellington Boots
Le Chameau Iris Jersey Lined Women's Wellington Boots
So, normally we wouldn't include actual wellingtons in our boots edit because, fashun, but lockdown life changed us. Now we're all about the birds and the bees, and getting that fresh in our lungs.If you are gonna invest in a pair of wellies, might as well make it a Kate Middleton-approved shoe brand. Le Chamaeu's Iris style is made from natural rubber, which is light as a feather, and lined with jersey for a flexible fit.
& Other Stories, £145 Heeled Leather Chelsea Boots
& Other Stories, £145 Heeled Leather Chelsea Boots
We're crazy about Stories' croc-embossed style leather boots. The block heel, the elongated cuff, the rich burgundy colour. It's a big yes from us.
Isabel Marant Dacken suede ankle boots
Isabel Marant Dacken suede ankle boots
Isabel Marant drops these suede ankle boots every year without fail, because they never go out of style. Go for LA cool girl vibes in the summer with boho dresses and denim cut-offs, then Parisian chic in the winter with Breton tops and straight-leg jeans.
Alohas, £232 South Bicolor Stone Beige & Black
Alohas, £232 South Bicolor Stone Beige & Black
Alohas is the Spanish shoe brand you need to know about. How in incred are these boots with their two-tone leather and flared heel?
Charles Keith Tweed & Patent Combat Boots
Clueless' Cher Horowitz would be a BIG fan of these tweed lace-up boots, don't you think? We love Charles Keith's preppy twist on the military style combat boot with delicate laces and patent accents.
SEE BY CHLOÉ Eilieen shearling-lined suede and leather ankle boots
SEE BY CHLOÉ Eilieen shearling-lined suede and leather ankle boots
You can always trust See by Chloé to come up with a super glam version of the hiking boot season after season. This pair has a practical cleated sole and cosy shearling trims.
Abigail Southan is our Senior Fashion Ecommerce Editor and has five years' experience as a writer and editor in the industry. Abigail has a BA in History from the University of Bristol and an MA in Fashion Journalism from Central Saint Martins. Abigail currently covers all things style and shopping across titles including Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE, Esquire and Red. On a daily basis, she helps readers buy better with how-to-wear guides, first-person product reviews and deep dives into the latest trends. Previously, Abigail has worked for The Sunday Times’ Style and Fabulous magazine as their first ecommerce writer and was a founding editor of Sun Selects. She has also written for Net-a-Porter, I-D, Man About Town, Wonderland and 1 Granary, and has interviewed the likes of Paris Hilton, Dua Lipa and Christopher Bailey. You can follow Abigail on Instagram at @abigailsouthan.
Rosie Davenport is a former Ecommerce Writer at Cosmopolitan UK and Red Online, covering fashion, beauty and travel reviews, as well as major sales events such as Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Rosie has reviewed everything from Reformation dresses to the latest massage guns and knows the new brands to bookmark as well as the latest trends to follow. Before this role, Rosie was a Fashion Ecommerce Writer on publications including ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar and Good Housekeeping for nearly two years, and gained a MA from Central Saint Martins in Fashion Journalism in 2021, focussing on the rise (and rise) of fashion podcasting. Rosie has also worked at The Times, been a sub editor at The Mail on Sunday’s weekly YOU magazine and produced in-depth retail reports for the trend forecasting agency WGSN. Her career highlight? Previewing Prada’s AW21 menswear show in the depths of lockdown and interviewing Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons from her bedroom. Outside of work, Rosie can be found rummaging through vintage shops or getting lost in one of London’s iconic department stores. You can follow Rosie on Instagram @rosie.davenport
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