12 Irresistible Ankle Boots

They're subtle, sexy, understated and over-the-top. This season there's an irresistible bootie for every taste and budget.

By Brooke Kosofsky-Glassberg

Winter white faux suede is a fresh alternative to brown or black.

$27; CharlotteRusse.com

Leggings or skinny pants would show off these layered folds of microsuede.

$35; Payless.com

The knit cuff on these funky stacked-heel platforms rolls up to midcalf for a different look.

Fergalicious, $80; FamousFootwear.com for stores

White House Black Market plaid ankle boots

Plaid shoe-boots walk the line between preppy and racy with a peep-toe, side cutouts, and a stiletto heel.

$98; WhiteHouseBlackMarket.com

A conservative take on the ankle-high trend fits easily into your weekday rotation.

Loft, $99; LoftOnline.com

Worn with black tights, these high-heeled biker-inspired boots make your legs look a mile long.

Calvin Klein, $158; Zappos.com

Picture a bolt of scarlet suede peeking out from under dark trousers: the perfect amount of pop for the office.

Via Spiga, $225, select Nordstrom stores; 800-695-8000

A cinched ankle adds a feminine flourish to this otherwise simple, classic shape.

Kors Michael Kors, $295, Saks Fifth Avenue; 877-612-7257

Gain instant stature with mega-platforms in blue-jean-friendly indigo leather.

Pura López, $375; Endless.com

Lace-up spectators with a chunky heel flirt with the menswear look.

DKNY, $395, select Macy's stores; 800-622-9748

A futuristic harness kicks up these low-cut, round-toe fuchsia statement-makers.

Botkier, $425; Zappos.com

Air pockets in the sole and a breathable woven construction make these super-comfortable.

$428; ColeHaan.com

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From the September 2009 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine