A/W 10 Boot Trends

If you’re anything like me, you’ll already be on the hunt for the perfect winter boot. But with so many styles to choose from this winter, it can be a task in itself to work out whether a faux fur bootie will clash with your aviator, or a clog is going to cause disasters on cobbled streets.

But never fear, we have the lowdown on the most stylish (and surprisingly sensible) new shoe trends, and have picked the best from the high street. Affordable and versatile – who has to choose?

The Clog

Your summer staple needn’t be packed away yet. But for winter, think lower, chunkier heels and fur lined cosiness.


At £80, Topshop’s sock lined clog boots (1) will get you through the entire winter. Cosy and cool? Think Keira and Sienna in ‘The Edge of Love’ and wear with tea dresses and cosy knits. Next’s fur lined boots are a steal at £55 (2) and wouldn’t look out of place at Chanel’s furry A/W show, whilst Office’s famous sheepskin clogs (3) have been seen at countless catwalk shows and magazine centrefolds. Priced at £75, they look great with anything, from power suits to patterned tights.

The Hiking Boot

A twist on the ‘worker boot’ of last season, these boots has been revamped with a heel and hooked eyelets. And even better, the chunky heel and grip of the mountain climber’s favourite means you can bravely bear the snow. Wear with shorts or skinnies to maintain full impact.


Urban Outfitters’ taupe hiking boot, £95 (1) will go with all of the neutral shades in your winter wardrobe. And with the lowest heel in our collection, you needn’t put comfort before fashion. DV by Dolce Vita’s suede hiking boot (2) may be a little steep (pun intended) at £115, but the texture, colour and style are all bang on trend. They’re available from Asos so ironically, no walking is necessary. Our last hiker boot is from New Look (3) and is priced at a reasonable £75. The striking tan colour has a reddish hue, one of A/W’s main shades, and is so versatile, looking amazing with camel and khaki tones and dressed up with a dress and biker jacket.

The Desert Boot

Possibly the comfiest of the winter shoe trends, the desert boot has made a long awaited comeback. Flat, heeled and wedged, this multi-talented shoe will be the savour of heel shunners nationwide. AND they look great with a pair of ankle socks – is there anything they can’t do?

Topshop’s Andrea boots, £65, (1) come in both tan and cream, so you can adapt them to your own winter wardrobe. These boots have quite a mannish feel, so dress them down with chunky knits or clash them with a girly dress and frilly socks. Office’s version, £78, (2) brings the ‘blue suede shoe’ into 2010. If you’re really brave, chanel Chloé with some colour-contrast laces and stand out from the neutral crowd. Finally, Barratt’s £65 boot (3) ticks all the boxes – fur lined, camel, chunky wedge. What more could you ask for? Wear with tweed and clashing textures for a look worthy of the catwalk.

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Written by Rozi Jones @rozijones

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