Boots

Boots are always a key investment for this time of year. However, when we spoke to luxury fashion buyers to compile our autumn/winter 2021 trend report, they all stressed how this is the year of the boot. If you are considering purchasing a pair of designer boots, below, we have a guide to the brands we think are really worth investing in. “Boots are a staple for this season,” said Tiffany Hsu, the fashion buying director at MyTheresa. “Carrying on from last year, the utilitarian mood was a favourite in Milan—particularly from the likes of Prada and Miu Miu, which offered full, army-inspired, heavy-duty styles. High combat boots are making a comeback, too, with more and more knee-high, lace-up black boots appearing across the brand board.R...

Like all cold-weather staples, the trusty winter boot is something we all come to rely on heavily from November onwards, but shopping-wise, it comes with a slight surfeit of options: high-street or high-end, coloured or neutral, leather or suede. Finding a style that matches your needs can be an overwhelming task. That’s where we come in.  You can consider us your shopping road testers, so if you’re short on time, we’ll try to offer up a more concise, editor-approved line-up. In the winter-boot category, we all have our personal faves that we’ve worn to death, and so with winter almost in full swing, we thought we’d share these wardrobe winners with you. We’ve got everything from Emma’s Aeydē patent...

I’m sure you heard the news that Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker got engaged. Of course, all eyes have been on her stunning oval-shaped ring, but now I’m zeroing in on a different accessory of hers: very on-trend extra-chunky platform boots.  Photographed with her new fiancé, the bride-to-be wore Naked Wolfe Spice Black Stretch Boots that are similar to the styles that Gen Z celebrities such as Olivia Rodrigo, Emma Chamberlain, and Willow Smith have been wearing nonstop lately. Most of them prefer knee-high styles, but some Gen Z’ers, like Charli D’Amelio, are also wearing platform ankle boots. Scroll down to see how Kardashian and young celebs all style the same shoe trend.  You Deserve to Make Money Even When...

Any trouser-phobe will tell you that skirts aren’t only for summer; they open up a world of styling opportunities come winter, too. All you need are the perfect boots to pair with them.  This season, however, it seems there are more boot options to choose from than ever before—hiker, thigh-high, combat, lace-up, Western, to name but a few—which in turn makes deciphering which styles look best with which outfits all the more difficult. So, shifting our focus back onto the aforementioned skirt, we decided to uncover the best boots to wear with skirts, with a little help from some of our fashion friends.  Keep scrolling to see eight flawless boot-and-skirt pairings. Then, proceed to shop everything you need to re-create the look for yourself.  You Deserve t...

Luckily for us, it doesn’t seem like chunky boots are going anywhere anytime soon. Year after year, they come back stronger than ever—so much so that we’re pretty sure they’ve officially transitioned from a trend into a classic wardrobe staple. As you can probably tell from all our Instagram photos and WTBYB shoots, we Who What Wear editors are big fans of the chunky boot in all its iterations. Ankle, knee-high, lace-up—you name it. Maybe we love them so much because they’re just so versatile. Throw them on with your favourite full-length jeans, cropped jeans, mini skirt or midi dress, and they’ll upgrade the most basic of looks instantly. You can even wear them with your summer dresses to carry them straight into autumn. Plus, they’re practical, and we love it when form and function meet ...

The beauty is that fashion trends come and go, but buy a classic colour (tan, black, cream) or animal-print pair and they will last you for seasons. I promise I’m not just saying that, the black ankle boots I currently have on from Office (similar to these) are into their third year and still going strong despite wearing them constantly. This in itself proves you don’t have to spend thousands to ensure they last either. Just make friends with your local shoe-repair shop and pop in for a re-sole every once in a while.  Here at Who What Wear UK we have daily discussions about our favourite pairs (stay tuned next week when all will be revealed) and are constantly sending links to each other for approval on which new ones to invest in. If you’re anything like me who struggles to make...

When it comes to shoes and boots, my approach has always been finding one pair that goes with everything and wearing them until they fall apart. This is, unsurprisingly, easier said than done, but every now and then a game-changing style comes along that ticks all the boxes. This season, it was a platform pair from high-street hero Kurt Geiger. Ever since I got them, I have worn them almost every day with everything from miniskirts and jeans to midi skirts and dresses, and I get so many questions about where they are from.  You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewa...

I still remember the embarrassment all these years later. I was about 15 years old and was shopping with my mum (still my number one person for an honest opinion), and I got stuck in a pair of black suede boots from Schuh. I so desperately wanted them to fit around my calves, so I squeezed every last centimetre of life out of the side zip and then couldn’t get out of them. Panic, a hot flush and an emergency payment ensued. I eventually managed to get the boots stretched at a cobbler and wore them in a lot, and they ended up being a pair that worked for some time, but was it worth the public shame? Probably not.  Fact is, knee-high boots are often designed and manufactured with only the slimmest of legs in mind. I’m only a size 10-12 and petite at 5’1&...

There’s no doubt that my boots are getting plenty of action these days now that the cooler weather is upon us. There are a few styles I’m wearing on repeat this season—predominantly combat boots. I’ve been styling mine with everything from jeans to joggers and floral autumn dresses because let’s be real—they make every outfit instantly cooler. Whether they come with a chunky platform or flatter sole—combat boots are super comfortable and versatile—making them ideal for everything from autumn walks to alfresco dinners. If you need a little more convincing, below we’re showing some stylish combat boot outfits worn by our favourite fashion girls—proving that they are all you need to give your ensembles a cool-girl edge this season. Luckily, we’ve rounded up some of the best wor...

I have to be honest: I’m a bit of a snob about high-street shoes because I worry about quality and fit. But every now and then, a pair comes along and alters my fussy viewpoint. Trust me—My wardrobe is not stacked high with Manolos and Guccis. I do have styles in my collection from Marks and Spencer that look very premium (and editor Emma Spedding swears by these ballet pumps), Uterqüe is a real winner for real leather, and every now and then, H&M comes through with the goods. But I am selective. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give us...

Though boots are widely considered a year-round staple, they come into their own in the autumn months, helping to ease the pain of packing our sandals away until next spring. And now, as we find ourselves on the cusp of the season, new-in sections are filled to the brim with boots—specifically chunky knee-high boots. Track-sole boots began trending a couple of seasons back, with ankle-grazing styles becoming permanent fixtures on the feet of those in the know. Worn with everything from jeans and jumpers to midi dresses and tights, chunky boots have the ability to make every outfit you wear look cooler and directional, so it’s easy to see their appeal. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with gi...

Making its presence felt both at fashion week and on Instagram feeds, this boot style is no longer a novelty in the shoe lineup and rather a reliable staple that is challenging classic knee-highs for the top spot. If the idea of an elaborate cutout detailing or snake print is enough to make you run for the hills, then rest reassured that 2021‘s offering is wide-ranging. There are plenty of subtle, block-coloured iterations that only have the merest hint of Western styling (think a Cuban heel or pointed toe). Cowboy boots are sure to work hard in your wardrobe now and right into the cooler months—whether it’s with a voluminous smock dress or a pair of high-waisted flared jeans (its great for adding a few inches). I would also recommend checking out secondhand sites, such as Etsy...