Boots, glorious boots. What would we do without them? Nothing beats that fresh-out-of-the-box, new-boot feeling (apart from perhaps the elation when you find a pair that doesn’t give you blisters on the first wear). As a staple of our wardrobes pretty much year round, boots of all kinds really do deserve a medal for how many footwear dilemmas they see us through and especially for how versatile they make our wardrobes.
The perfect western pair will tone down a dressy dress and make those summery styles spring appropriate. A great ankle boot will elevate jeans and a T-shirt. Anything with a heel suddenly makes wide-leg trousers actually wearable and a knee-high does wonders for a midi or mini dress.
The beauty is that fashion trends come and go, but buy a classic boot and they will last you for years. I promise I’m not just saying that—the black ankle boots I currently have on from ASOS are into their third year and still going strong despite the fact that I wear them constantly. This also proves you don’t have to spend thousands to ensure they last. Just make friends with your local shoe-repair shop and pop in for a re-sole every once in a while.
There is a lot of choice out there, though, and if you’re anything like me and struggle to make a decision on what to have for lunch, you might be slightly overwhelmed if you’re searching for a new pair. So below, I’ve pulled together 25 of the best boots I could find for under £250. And since we’re heeding into the transitional season of spring, I’ve made sure all of them are pairs that work with dresses or skirts as well as your favourite jeans. Keep scrolling to see…
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This post was originally published at an earlier time and has since been updated.
