The last couple of winters have witnessed the undisputed reign of the ankle boot, with knee-high styles branded as mumsy and out dated, but this season high leg boots are making a come back in a big way. The shoe boot made its first few appearances to rapturous applause and continues as a major player in the footwear market, and a range of new fashion forward snow boots are also making their way into the scene. This season, it's all about boots, in all shapes and sizes.
No matter how many colourful scarves, hats and furry stoles you buy in anticipation for winter, it's often worth investing in a sturdy pair of wintry boots to see you through the snow. But don't let a purely practical purchase set you off your style quest. Brands like Sorel are famous for their innovative ranges of directional winter wear, including a range of fur-lined boots that make a great pairing to any Navajo inspired print dress.
The shoe boot, a fabulous piece for evening wear, has discovered an über feminine side to its character, embracing a range of ladylike fabrics, including lace, broderie and mesh. If you're willing to splash the cash go for Jimmy Choo's jewel encrusted mesh versions, or, for more of a budget buy, check out Asos' range of cream lace styles - perfect for this season's 1940s revival.
Texture blocking is the new colour blocking and you can see this in many of the new knee-high boot designs, featuring contrasting panels, a mixture of leather and suede and bold fabric inserts all in a range of sophisticated colours, including dark forest green, navy blue, rust and burgundy. A sumptuous look for legs.
The biggest new footwear trend this season is the chunky lace-up boot. Something of a cross between a biker boot and an Oxford brogue, this is an old-school style perfect for a preppy college girl look. Team with your pencil skirt to give tough love to an otherwise ladylike look or wear over skin-tight skinny jeans to revive the mods and rockers of the seventies.
It's clear to see that the cold snap we saw sweeping across the globe last year has sparked several designers and brands to produce something stylish for the latest snow about to fall. It's genuinely difficult to decide which boot will be best to finish off the winter wardrobe, however I think the cozy fur-lined Sorel might just steal the show this season.
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