Kick off Winter with casual boots

December 18th, 2007

A pair of casual knee- or calf-length weatherproof boots are a must if your Winters are cold and wet. They’re usually best worn over straight or skinny jeans, but under a casual dress or skirt with tights is also an option.

Causal tall boot selections are abundant this season.Take your pick of the following styles:

  • Wellies are ideal for muddy playgrounds, farm settings and walks with the dogs. You might need to try on a few before you decide on a pair because rubber can be a little stiff around the ankle. I’ve found that wellies are most flattering when they are knee-length instead of calf-length, so be sure to try both looks.
  • Lace-ups are rugged and sporty and a particularly good choice for those with narrow calves.
  • Fleece-lined boots are cozy and toe toasting. Select a style with rubber heels and soles to keep the warmth in and the damp out.
  • Faux fur styles are adorable and perfect for snowy après ski settings.
  • Urban looks with rubber soles are versatile, utilitarian and the perfect Winter walking shoe.

Your look comes together quickly with a pair of great casual boots because they do all the talking. Add a flattering piece of knitwear, a casual parka or coat and a tote or sling bag and that’s it. Your outfit is functional, comfortable and stylish. Easy!

Timberland Urban Premium 14 Bastien Ariane Columbia Ursala's Edge
Lace-ups Fleece-lined Faux Fur
Apepazza Persefone Palladium Quebec Rieker Liv
Faux Fur Urban Urban

 

8 Replies

Posted on Tuesday, December 18th, 2007 at 8:21 am
Christie

Could those Fleece-lined or the first “urban” pair work with a smart casual look for work? With our recent snow and cold weather here, my normal boots, I am finding, are more appropriate for late fall and early spring. My toes get cold on that bike ride to work!

Christie

Posted on December 18th, 2007 at 9:08 am

I don’t think any of these boots are smart casual. To me they look completely casual. However smart casual fleece lined boots are available in brands like Sudini, La Canadienne and Aquatalia if you get onto Zappos. There might even be a few more brands to choose from.

What a trooper you are to cycle in pukka Winter weather! You’d do marvelously well in the Netherlands.

Posted on December 18th, 2007 at 9:32 am

Do you have any specific brand recommendations for those of us with wide calves?

Posted on December 18th, 2007 at 10:06 am

I am majorly in the market for a boot like these. I like the urban or fleece lined looks best. I really want to stay away from UGGs b/c I feel like “everyone” has them. But they seem so comfy, I’m having a hard time denying myself. The link to the black urbans you picture isn’t working. I’d love to see them up close. HELP?

Posted on December 18th, 2007 at 11:26 am

Measure your calf and do a search on Zappos. Generally anything up to 15 and a half and 16 inches around the calf is available in the regular boot section. Otherwise do a “wide calf” search and check out this blog entry:

http://youlookfab.com/2007/09/.....ong-boots/

Look for boots that have elastic insets at the calf area as these offer extra room.

BTW, the broken link on the 5th boot has now been fixed. Thanks for letting us know.

Posted on December 18th, 2007 at 2:06 pm
Debbie

Santana (made in Canada, not the Carlos Santana brand) are all leather and lined, yet they are stylish. Look at the web sites that sell them. There are lots of styles in brown and black. I have a high zip-up pair as well as a shorter ankle lace-up. I live in New England, and my previous pair lasted 6 seasons. I wear them every day and all day as a teacher that is in and out with yard duties. I never felt that I had to ‘break them in’. Put them on and go!

Posted on December 18th, 2007 at 5:22 pm
Antje

I looove the urban styles above. I saw tons of them in Germany a couple weeks ago – over skinnie jeans and with skirts. So hip! I think I need to go (online) boot shopping :-)

Posted on December 19th, 2007 at 12:36 pm

The best place to buy boots is http://www.duoboots.com. For one good reason…all of their boots come in 21 different calf sizes. So whether you have skinny or curvy calfs, they WILL fit you. I have four pairs and I can totally recommend them. Great quality and top notch service over the phone. And they have a sale on now…need I say more! T x

Posted on January 18th, 2008 at 5:52 am

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