Chunky lug soles, waterproof styles, shearling details: Rebecca Tay discovers five pairs of boots perfect for winter.
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Fashion should, arguably, always merge style and substance: pieces should look good, but feel good and function well, too. This is especially the case when it comes to winter boots, when the elements are a force to be reckoned with and comfort and practicality — and, in some cases, safety — reign supreme. Chunky lug soles, waterproof styles, shearling details: Rebecca Tay discovers five pairs of boots perfect for winter.
ORAGE YETI UNISEX BOOTIES
OK, so technically these aren’t winter-winter boots, in that you can’t actually wear them outdoors, in blustery conditions — but they’re about as essential as it gets when it comes to staying warm in the winter. Think of them as a duvet for your feet: insulated, lightweight, and designed to keep you nice and toasty. They also feature a padded midsole and non-skid outsole, so even if you can’t wear them outside, you can happily wear them around the house.
SOREL x PROENZA SCHOULER CARIBOU LEATHER CHELSEA BOOTS
Just because a pair of boots has durable rubber soles doesn’t mean they’re automatically clunky and unsophisticated. Just witness these Caribou leather Chelsea boots by Sorel and Proenza Schouler. Featuring a leather upper, pull-on silhouette, rounded toe and treaded rubber soles, the boots merge Sorel’s rugged nature with the New York brand’s refined urban elegance.
CAMPER ONDA BOOTS
Looking for a quick-fire way to elevate your cold-weather wardrobe? How about winter white. After all, nothing screams luxury more than a palette or an outfit that says, I couldn’t care less about muddy roads and bad weather. Enter these Onda boots by Spanish brand Camper. Lightweight, sleek and oh so chic, they’re a great pairing for cream pants and a matching cashmere sweater.
JOE FRESH WEDGE ANKLE BOOTIES
A trusty, all-rounder boot is a wardrobe must-have, especially if your fall plans include everything from brunches and dinners out with friends to Stanley Park walks and weekend errands, and whose plans don’t? These faux suede booties feature a three-inch wedge heel, which is comfortable, yet just high enough to give you a little lift when you need it — when it’s dark out at 4 p.m. and you’re willing yourself not to cancel your evening plans. Wear with jeans, skirts, or even sweats: anything goes.
SSENSE BURBERRY MARSH YELLOW BOOTS
If soggy wet weather is more of a concern for you than snow or ice — hello, wet coast anyone? — these yellow Marsh boots by Burberry could be your ticket to a stylish, dry-footed winter. With an outer made entirely from rubber, complete with a rubber block heel, they’re perhaps the epitome of wet weather chic: we especially love the cute little cut-outs at the ankle, which work well with tucked-in jeans or skirts and stockings.