Practical Chic Winter Boots


From statement knits to cosy coats, fashion is getting practical this season and the winter boot is an absolute wardrobe essential. There are literally thousands to choose from – we should know, we’ve done the legwork! – but the breakout styles for autumn/winter ’09 include the tough biker, sexy thigh-high and over-the-knee styles as championed on the Chloé catwalk, and the must-have ankle boot, whether flat or high-heeled. Add an edge to your look with a statement colour, stud, buckle or fringe embellishment, or keep things fuss-free for the weekends with new season sheepskin. Start your search right here with our top 50 high street boots…
Compiled by Sharon Forrester
Scorpio Stud Fringed Boot, £79.99 at www.schuh.co.uk

Platform Hiking Boot, £19 at Primark stores nationwide

Suede Tassel Boots, £70 at <a href="http://www.dorothyperkins.com" target="_new">www.dorothyperkins.com

Slouchy Biker Boots, £40 at www.dorothyperkins.com

Lace-up Boots, £35 at www.next.co.uk

Suited and Booted Studded Ankle Boot, £95 at <a href="http://www.office.co.uk" target="_new">www.office.co.uk

Multi-strap Ankle Boots, £50 at www.dorothyperkins.com

Amaze Feature Heel Boot, £85 at www.topshop.com

Savvy Over-the-knee Leather Boot, £175 at www.dune.co.uk

Minky Linky Leopard Boots, £85 at www.office.co.uk

Pin Up Thigh-high Suede Boot, £295 at Russell&Bromley stores nationwide

Eyelet Croc Doc Martens, £100 at www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

Spring Strap and Buckle Ankle Boot, £140 at Carvela by www.kurtgeiger.com

Jin Diamanté Bow Boot, £160 at www.dune.co.uk

Prince Platform Heel Boot, £69.30 (sale price) at www.dune.co.uk

Britany Leather Thigh-high Boot, £120 at <a href="http://www.topshop.com" target="_new">www.topshop.com

Stellar Stud Embellished Boot, £190 at Carvela by www.kurtgeiger.com

Madeira Over-the-knee Boots, £245 at <a href="http://www.duoboots.com" target="_new">www.duoboots.com

Glamour Platform Ankle Boot, £19 at Primark stores nationwide

Gold Patent Doc Martens, £199.99 at www.schuh.co.uk

Micro-suede Gathered Boot, £19 at Primark stores nationwide

Terracotta Classic Short Boot, £149.99 at <a href="http://www.uggaustralia.com/gb" target="_new">www.www.uggaustralia.com

Jaquard Zip-detail Strap Boot, £150 at www.dune.co.uk

Mavern Lace-up Boot, £85 at www.office.co.uk

Samira Ruffle Ankle Boot, £250 at Solea at <a href="http://www.kurtgeiger.com" target="_new">www.kurtgeiger.com

V Gemstone Suede Boot, £995 at Russell&Bromley stores nationwide

Henry Stud Lace-up Ankle Boot, £79.99 at <a href="http://www.schuh.co.uk" target="_new">www.schuh.co.uk</a

Saho Zip-up Ankle Boot, £200 at KG by www.kurtgeiger.com

Gily Western Ankle Boot, £74.99 at <a href="http://www.schuh.co.uk" target="_new">www.schuh.co.uk</a

Mile High Black Leather Boot, £445 at Russell&Bromley stores nationwide

Rockafella Suede Boots, £295 at Russell&Bromley stores nationwide

Chesnut Fur Lined Boots, £40 at www.dorothyperkins.com

Paramount Boot, £150 at www.topshop.com

Salvador Chain Ankle Boot, £160 at KG by www.kurtgeiger.com

Bailey Button Boot, £160 at <a href="http://www.uggaustralia.com/gb" target="_new">www.www.uggaustralia.com

Manic Stud Strap Boot, £100 at <a href="http://www.office.co.uk" target="_new">www.office.co.uk

Western Long Nappa Boot, £239 at <a href="http://www.lovefromaustralia.com" target="_new">www.lovefromaustralia.com

Guadaguolo Leather Boot, £160 at <a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/uk" target="_new">www.aldoshoes.com

Rubi Platform Chelsea Boot, £99 at www.dune.co.uk

Casey Over-the-knee Boots, £80 at <a href="http://www.office.co.uk" target="_new">www.office.co.uk

Suede Over-the-knee Boots, £350 at <a href="http://www.karenmillen.com" target="_new">www.karenmillen.com

Yumas Chain Detail Boot, £100 at <a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/uk" target="_new">www.aldoshoes.com

Suede Chain Boot, £60 at Idol at <a href="http://www.newlook.co.uk" target="_new">www.newlook.co.uk

Wild Thigh-high Wedge Boot, £550 at www.kurtgeiger.com

Eggplant Classic Short Boot, £149.99 at <a href="http://www.uggaustralia.com/gb" target="_new">www.www.uggaustralia.com

Sear Button Cuff Ankle Boot, £99 at www.dune.co.uk

Spinners Leather Strap Boot, £160 at Carvela by www.kurtgeiger.com

April Wedge Lace-up Boot, £85 at www.topshop.com

Lace-up Ankle Boot, £64.99 at www.river-island.com

Mienna Knee-high Flat Boots, £140 at www.faith.co.uk