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Can we get a little commotion for boots? Yes, we’re mid-heat wave at the moment. Fuzzy UGGs and steel-toed stompers aren’t exactly the footwear du jour, but take a step back and think about it. Come September, you’re going to be living exclusively in your combats and platform booties. Ankle boots are simply the best. They look good with tights and leggings; they look good with trousers; they look good with skirts and dresses. I could wax poetic about this wardrobe staple, but I’ll let someone else tell you what’s good.
“From timeless design to edgy, chunky silhouettes—the ankle boot is the ultimate style for everyday use,” says Marie Nilsson Peterzén, creative director, VP, and co-founder of Vagabond Shoemakers. She speaks the truth. Ankle boots really are a do-it-all shoe, one that your closet is simply incomplete without. (P.S. While I have you, I swear by Vagabond’s classic white sneaker.)
Speaking of our tried-and-true shoe labels, Steve Madden is among the crème de la crème. Decade after decade, season after season, Steve Madden never fails to dream up new shoes—of all styles and designs—that are quite literally drool-worthy. So, when the team at SM says ankle boots are a necessity, I believe ankle boots are a necessity. “At Steve Madden, we believe silhouette is key when looking for a good ankle boot,” says the brand’s creative retail director, Christina Ciglar. “Keep an eye out for a form-fitting ankle, stylish toe, and a fun heel to find a perfect boot to wear all season!”
Here, from comfortable selects to mega-platforms, find 15 pairs of ankle boots that we (meaning our editors, experts, and fellow shoppers) rate 10 out of 10.
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Best Overall Ankle Boot
Vagabond
Brooke Boot
Best Combat Boot
Dr. Martens
Jadon Smooth Leather Platform Boots
Best Chunky Ankle Boot
Palladium
Revolt Hi TX
Best Chelsea Boot
Sam Edelman
Laguna Chelsea Boot
Best Waterproof Ankle Boot
Merry People
Bobbi Rain Boot
Best Versatile Ankle Boot
Alohas
South Bicolor Corn
Best Platform Ankle Boot
Jeffrey Campbell
Quavo Platform Bootie
Best Black Ankle Boot
Circus by Sam Edelman
Darielle Ankle Boot
Best Wide Fit Ankle Boot
Amazon Essentials
Women’s Ankle Boot
Best High Heeled Ankle Boot
Steve Madden
Cobra
Best Low Heel Ankle Boot
C. Paravano
White Chelsea Boots
Best Leather Ankle Boot
Free People
Portwood Heel Boots
Best Ankle Boot with Fur
Aquatalia
Alyssa Boot
Best Suede Ankle Boot
UGG
Bailey Zip Short
Best Flat Ankle Boot
UGG
Women’s Wilde Fashion Boot Meg Donohue Associate Fashion Commerce Editor Meg Donohue is the Associate Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com.
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