Fab 5: Trans-seasonal boots
Credit to Author: Tracey Tufnail| Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 19:00:30 +0000
It can be hard to figure out what to wear (and buy) in February: on the one hand, you’re hopeful — or confident — that the warmer weather is going to come soon; on the other, you’re still reaching for your coziest pieces on these oh-so-cold mornings.
When it comes to footwear, though, a pair of boots is a safe bet for a little while longer. Not only will they look great with your spring wardrobe, some would even argue that they’re now a style staple all year round.
Rebecca Tay presents five pairs of trans-seasonal boots you’ll want to wear now — and well into the future.
Kids these days are rocking Doc Martens, so if you’re into the tough-chic look, it’s definitely time to pull yours out of storage again. If you like the idea but they’re just a bit too chunky, this leather pair is a much softer version thanks to their lighter hue, suede upper, and slightly streamlined silhouette. Team with jeans and dresses well into spring.
Zara, zara.com | $119
Sustainable L.A.-based brand Reformation launched shoes and boots last fall with a tightly edited collection of styles. We’re loving this Natalia pair of laced, heeled boots and can picture wearing them with a work outfit or with jeans on the weekend. As with everything at Reformation, they’re also created with the earth in mind. These are made from 100 per cent chrome-free, vegetable tanned leather, which skips the heavily polluting, carcinogenic chrome tanning process that 90 per cent of the world’s leather goes through.
Reformation, thereformation.com | $378
The cowboy boot trend has been trickling into fashion for the past few seasons, worn by the trend-forward industry insiders and early adopters. This Eddie boot by See by Chloé is an excellent way to dip a toe into the look: its Western heel and ankle straps are relatively subtle, and the clean, cream hue feels contemporary and cool, not kitsch.
Gravity Pope, gravitypope.com | $585
If you’re a fan of using your shoes to add a bit of extra personality to your look and don’t love basic black, brown or grey, you’ll like these Aurellane snake-print boots. Vegan-friendly, with a thin (but still walkable) 3.75 inch heel, wear them with cropped jeans or a satin midi skirt for an instant dose of cool.
Aldo, aldoshoes.com | $110 ($82.50)
BLUE, BA DA BEE
There’s so much choice these days when it comes to ankle boots. Case in point: this Lunna style. Vegan? Check. Comfortable? Check. Great with casual outfits and nights out? Check. Extra points for their unique blue hue and trans-seasonal appeal — we can definitely see ourselves wearing these all year round.
Call it Spring, callitspring.com | $74.99
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