The 5 Best Boots For Winter 2023

Yep, we’re back to wearing shearling UGG boots outside the house a la 2000s Kate Moss, and to be honest, our toasty feet aren’t sad about it. Long ones, short ones, tan ones, sand ones – wear them with a wool coat, leather aviator jacket and loose jeans. Just make sure you have a separate pair of fleece slippers for chilly evenings at home – nobody needs street germs inside on the carpet. 

Boots to the knee came back into our wardrobes in recent years and are sticking around for 2023. A great way to make all your skirts and dresses work into the winter months – whether they’re high-heeled or chunky soled, they come in a spectrum of wear-with-everything neutrals from black to camel, beige and cream. 

Arguably the most versatile choice, you’ll grab ankle boots multiple times a week to dress up jeans, dresses and even workwear. They’re such an easy way to go from weekday obligations to social plans. Marrying comfort and style, flat, chunky silhouettes with an elasticated gusset continue to rule our footwear rotation. 

This practical essential, that’s always been a must for festivals, weekends out of town, winery tours and camping, has been given the fashion treatment with sleeker designs and a variety of finishes, embellishments and prints to bring some playful personality to a down-to-earth footwear staple. Makers of the British Wellington, Hunter is synonymous with gumboots with enduring appeal, meanwhile, Crocs are new to the waterproof boot market and are already causing a stir. Whichever brand you choose, why not pick a matte-finish ankle-length style for the most wearable pair that will work on rainy city mornings too?

Speaking of festivals, the ultimate free-spirited fave is no longer reserved just for Splendour in the Grass, with cowgirl touches working their way into our accessories and stitching or Western-inspired notches at the top of boots. Adding a tall suede pair to any look will look both elevated and maverick.