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
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.comMore from O's Fall Fashion Handbook
From the
September 2009 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
