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.
Veja
Volley Bicolor Low-Top Sneakers White
$155.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Veja
V-90 O.T. Leather Sneaker White
$159.99
Rue La La
Veja
Panenka Bicolor Leather Sneakers White
$170.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Veja
Campo Bicolor Leather Low-Top Sneakers
$175.00
Neiman Marcus
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.
-20%
Ganni
Mid Shaft embroidered cowboy boots Brown
$660.00
$825.00
Mytheresa
Penelope Chilvers
Sun Salutation Cowboy Boots White
$510.00
Anthropologie
Dingo
Thunder Road Cowboy Boot in Camel at Nordstrom, Size 6.5 Brown
$179.00
Nordstrom
-70%
Sartore
Brown suede Frida western boot
$405.00
$1,350.00
TheDoubleF
Rainbow boots
Red, orange, pink, blue, purple…adopt bold, bright-colored boots into your wardrobe for a season-defying fashion statement.
Ninety Union
Fuji Cap Toe Boot in Green at Nordstrom Rack, Size 13
$114.97
Nordstrom Rack
Ninety Union
Fuji Cap Toe Boot in Wine at Nordstrom Rack, Size 4 Red
$114.97
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.
Frye
Veronica Leather Combat Boot
$62.99
Rue La La
Maison Margiela
x Dr. Martens 1460 Twisted and Reimagined Leather Combat Boots White
$410.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Ganni
Quilted Nylon & Leather Combat Boot Black
$211.99
Rue La La
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.
Sanita
Aalbek Chelsea Boot in White at Nordstrom, Size 11Us
$199.00
Nordstrom
-58%
Tosca Blu
Ankle boots White
$107.00
$254.00
Yoox.com
Celine
White & Black Chelsea Ankle Boots Size 40
$242.71
HEWI
-33%
Officine Creative
Ankle boots White
$413.00
$618.00
Yoox.com