Fed up with Ugg boots? These alternative winter shoe styles should be in your wardrobe
On the hunt for a pair of winter shoes that will not only a) keep you warm but b) look good whilst doing so? While winter shoe styles may be synonymous with Ugg boots, Sorel’s, and fur-lined moccasins, there are dozens of options that will keep your toes toasty while avoiding the chunky snow boot route. These are our five favorite alternative winter shoe styles to wear this snowy season.
Lou Beyer wearing Converse x Comme de Garçons sneakers
Sneakers
Whether you opt for on-trend chunky sneakers or a sleeker pair of kicks, sneakers, if you’re not up to your knees in snow, are an all-year staple every girl should have in her wardrobe. Sneak on a pair of wool socks or heated insoles to make your runners winter-worthy.
Golden Goose
Ball Star Sneaker - White
$690.08
Italist
Veja
Campo Chrome Sneaker - White
$207.99
Italist
Veja
Leather High-Top Sneakers - White
$183.27
Italist
Veja
Campo Chrome Sneaker - White
$227.40
Italist
Cowboy boots
Cowboy boots, if done correctly, can be an ultra-cool statement piece to add to your winter boot collection. Pair your Western-inspired boots with cropped jeans and a simple blouse-jacket combo to avoid a Halloween-like comparison.
Penelope Chilvers
Sun Salutation Cowboy Boots White
$510.00
Anthropologie
Stella McCartney
Cowboy Crushed Velvet Boot Blue
$379.99
Rue La La
Dingo
Thunder Road Cowboy Boot in Blue at Nordstrom, Size 8.5
$189.95
Nordstrom
Rainbow boots
Red, orange, pink, blue, purple…adopt bold, bright-colored boots into your wardrobe for a season-defying fashion statement.
Journee Collection
Chantry Western Boot in Oxblood at Nordstrom Rack, Size 6.5 Red
$89.97
Nordstrom Rack
Naturalizer
Ontime Knee High Boot in English Tea at Nordstrom Rack, Size 8.5 Green
$129.97
Nordstrom Rack
Combat boots are, without a doubt, one of the coolest pair of boots anyone can own. Pair yours with thick socks, a boho maxi dress, and a girl-about-town attitude, and they’re sure to become one of your go-to’s this season.
Dolce & Gabbana
Leather Combat Mid-Calf Boot - Black
$448.94
Italist
Taos
Crave Boot in Tan at Nordstrom, Size 38 Brown
$250.00
Nordstrom
Tory Burch
Turnlock Combat Boot - Black
$524.60
Italist
Pinko
Eva Combat Boot - Black
$377.84
Italist
White boots
It looks as though the 80s-comeback trend that was all over Instagram last winter is here to stay. What are the best ways to style white boots? Contrast them with a darker wash denim and oversized jacket.
Marni
Pablo Chelsea Boot - White
$400.11
Italist
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BEAUTIISOLES
Reba Chelsea Boot in Off White at Nordstrom, Size 36
$135.00
$225.00
Nordstrom
Chanel
White Patent Leather CC Chunky Boots Size 39.5
$1,080.55
HEWI
Sanita
Aalbek Chelsea Boot in White at Nordstrom, Size 36
$199.00
Nordstrom
