There are so many things to love about winter. Cozy socks, hot cocoa, camping, but our favorite has to be the footwear. After months of sandals, flip flops and slip-ons we are ready to hop into something more substantial and can help us explore more of nature as well as enjoy the newly reinstated outdoor festivals. Lucky for us, this season’s trends are on point for our budding active lifestyle.
A BLOCK HEEL
The pandemic may have messed with our ability or desire to totter on stilettos. We’re so glad that block heels are all the rage. Even the most uncoordinated person can rock these all day without tripping. We love the simplicity of the Finn, with a pretty buckle and pointed toe. The deep tan and knotted bow are held through with a brass loop to make it look sophisticated. Crafted from smooth leather-like material with a brushed effect to give it a more authentic and worn-in look. We can imagine it with jeans and skirts. Or you can opt for a more classical looking boot in black leather and a zipper on the side, which is a timeless addition to any wardrobe.
EXPAND YOUR NEUTRALS
Many of us like sticking to neutrals in our footwear so we can wear them with more outfits, so we end up with a shoe closet full of brown and black. This season we’re stepping out of our comfort zone and embracing olive green. It gives us an expanded color palette to work with and adds fun to our wardrobe. The Danyalee is the perfect shade, looks rugged but is super comfy. The camo print pocket strap buckled on the boots gives it an added uniqueness. White might not be a conventional choice for winter, but it is so much more fun. We love the white Renee, the off-white chunky ankle boots made from soft panels of leather-like upper. The pull tabs and side zips ensure they’re easy to get on and off and the laces give the boot a rugged look. We can’t wait to pair them with coats and sweatpants for a laid back look.
HEELED HIKERS
We love the look of a hiking boot and have always wanted more from it. The Hakamia is available in brown and black and can do just that. The ankle boot is made from a smooth, durable leather and is lightly padded around the ankle for comfort. The chunky cleated block heel is practical enough to wear all day and pairs perfectly with cropped jeans or a skirt.
WEATHERED LEATHER
Real leather ages beautifully. It darkens with use and becomes more individual and unique. And now you don’t have to do all that hard work. The Erol arrives already showing some amazing color differences to give it more character and style. The dark brown lace-up chukka boot is made with leather-like material giving it a rich shine. The pull tab webbing at the back gives it a contrast pop up look.
BEYOND SMOOTH
We love smooth leather but we also appreciate the beauty and feel of suede.The Aliston offers a different look this season. The black lace-up chukka boot is made with a leather-like upper that has a suede finish. The rubber sole has a contrast color stripe that gives it a definitive look.
TEXTURE, TEXTURE, TEXTURE
You are still going to need a bag, no matter what boots you go for. And we have noticed that texture is where it’s at! Whether it is quilted, woven or a faux croc or snake print, your bag needs more than just smooth leather. Bag structures are getting simpler because all the detail is in the material they’re made from.
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