The Best Winter Boots for Women, Tried & Tested by Vogue Editors

You can have an endless array of the best winter boots, but finding a pair you truly love is easier said than done. From the fit and silhouette to a style that suits your wardrobe, the search for a reliable winter companion can feel endless. That’s where we come in.

Vogue Editors’ Go-To Fall Boots

The Flat Boot

Loeffler Randall Tilly boots

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$650

SHOP

The Knee-High Boot

Staud Wally boots

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$495

NORDSTROM

The Buckle Boot

Frye Viv engineer boots

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$298

NORDSTROM

The Pointy Ankle Boot

Cos Angular heeled boots

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$399

COS

The Croc-Embossed Boot

Toteme Chelsea boots

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$950

NET-A-PORTER

The Sock Boot

Le Monde Béryl Mica Glove boots

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$945

SHOP

The Western Boot

Khaite Clive boots

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$1,680

KHAITE

The Animal Print Boot

Herbert Levine Rein It boots

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$2,475

NET-A-PORTER

Whether you gravitate towards something flat, kitten heeled, croc-embossed, or Western-inspired, our intrepid team of fashion editors did the leg work for you, testing out the season’s many options to bring you a definitive guide of the very best winter boots in each category.

It was a tall order, but if there ever were a group of women you can trust for recommendations to narrow down your search, it’s this one.

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The Heeled Knee-High

“I love a tall boot with a small heel—very witchy—and Staud’s Wally is an all-time staple. These are comfortable enough for my commute to the office and a nice companion for mid-length skirts for fall.” —Elly Leavitt, lifestyle shopping editor

Staud

Wally boots

$495

NORDSTROM

$495

BLOOMINGDALE’S

$495

STAUD

$495

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

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Khaite

Davis boots

$1,480

KHAITE

Le Monde Béryl

Babouche boots

$995

NORDSTROM

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The Flat Knee-High

“Loeffler Randall’s Tilly boot has been in my rotation for the last few seasons—and I keep going back for more! The knee-high silhouette slips under jeans (or over them for a fashion-forward spin), while the flat sole means I can get my 10,000 steps in without a blister. Polished with a subtle equestrian feel, it’s an easy everyday go-to with great traction, too.” —Minty Mellon, shopping market editor

Loeffler Randall

Tilly boots

$650

SHOP

$650

LOEFFLER RANDALL

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Reformation

Remy boots

$498

NORDSTROM

Burberry

Cavalier boots

$1,895

BURBERRY

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The Pointy Ankle Boot

“I’ve been on the hunt for a new pair of everyday black boots, and this pair from Cos completely won me over. The quality is impressive, better than many options I found at double the price! They’re incredibly versatile and complement my fall uniform of black pants or jeans and a sweater perfectly.” —Mai Morsch, senior fashion editor

Cos

Angular heeled boots

$399

COS

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Aeyde

Sofie boots

$745

NET-A-PORTER

Saint Laurent

Jill booties

$1,800

SAINT LAURENT

$1,700

NET-A-PORTER

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The Buckle Boot

“I can’t get through the fall without a study pair of ankle boots. Whether with skirts or a pair of pants, they’re a versatile wardrobe staple that I can rack up 10,000 steps in.”—Alexandra Hildreth, fashion news writer, Vogue Runway

Manolo Blahnik

Sulaltrosa boots

$1,625

MANOLO BLAHNIK

$1,715

NET-A-PORTER

$1,595

BERGDORF GOODMAN

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Frye

Viv engineer boots

$298

NORDSTROM

Miu Miu

leather boots

$2,300

MIU MIU

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The Croc-Embossed Boot

“I have a particular weakness for cold-weather boots that do all the heavy-lifting when it comes to getting dressed, and these Toteme do exactly that. I love the drama of an elongated toe paired with the richness of croc-embossed leather. There’s something so undeniably chic about the combination: a little bold, a little indulgent, yet surprisingly easy to wear. Even my go-to jeans-and-tee combination, topped off with a leather jacket, suddenly feels a touch sharper, with these.” —Ciarra Lorren Zatorski, fashion editor

Toteme

Chelsea boots

$950

NET-A-PORTER

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By Far

Stevie boots

$690

SHOP

Mango

kitten heel boots

$90

MANGO

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The Western-Inspired Suede Boot

“I’m very picky about boots—my favorite style is a kitten-heeled ankle boot and the Loeffler Randall suede boots have a western touch to them that I really love. My go-to fall outfit is wearing a leather jacket as a top along with a pair of jeans. I love that the heel height on the Loeffler Randall’s are just the right amount so that even a non-heel lover like myself can wear them all day and night.” —Irene Kim, editorial production manager, Vogue Runway

Loeffler Randall

Harlan boots

$450

SHOP

$450

LOEFFLER RANDALL

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L’Agence

Lilly boots

$445

L’AGENCE

Zara

kitten heel boots

$129

ZARA

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The Sock Boot

“A heeled boot paired with distressed denim is my go-to for an elevated casual look. Le Monde Béryl’s glove boots, with their sculptural curved heels, add just the right amount of intrigue to an everyday outfit.” —Megan Rodrigues, assistant fashion editor

Le Monde Béryl

Mica Glove boots

$945

SHOP

$935

SSENSE

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Dear Frances

Harlie boots

$695

SHOP

Jude

Cave boots

$690

NET-A-PORTER

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The Cowboy Boot

“I love a play on a Western classic, and these Khaite boots are the perfect combination of vintage charm and modern edge. This season is all about playing with the unexpected in my styling. Paired with classic surf pants from Elwood Clothing and a plaid blazer, they add a rugged twist to an otherwise sporty look.” —Nicole Martini, associate fashion editor

Khaite

Clive boots

$1,680

KHAITE

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Tecovas

The Annie Western boots

$375

NORDSTROM

Isabel Marant

Duerto boots

$890

NET-A-PORTER

$990

NORDSTROM

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The Animal Print Boot

“A good coat and a pair of statement boots is pretty much all you need in the fall and winter. I love that these flat Herbert Levine boots can be dressed up day or night. For the office, I have them on here with a pony hair skirt and zip-up knit. —Andrea Zendejas, shopping market editor

Herbert Levine

Rein It boots

$2,475

NET-A-PORTER

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Toteme

Bar python boots

$1,100

BLOOMINGDALE’S

Margaux

The Brera boots

$745

SHOP