John Lewis) in goes-with-everything sand-brown and M&S’s sleek black lug-soled lace-ups (£45). For those with a more generous budget, Legres’s chocolate suede College ankle boots (£490, Harvey Nichols) strike the perfect balance between clompy and chic.Giddy up, as cowboy boots are back in the saddle.
The trick to steering the look away from fancy dress is to choose a boot with subtle nods to classic western features, rather than going the full Annie Oakley.
Stacked heel and top stitching: yes. Spurs: no. Limit denim to one component per outfit, and try contemporary washes such as indigo and ecru.Mint Velvet’s fringed Amelia boots (£149, Mint Velvet) get it right, as does the suede Billie from Sezane (£210).
Both ankle-high styles will work well teamed with easy day dresses, or straight-cut trousers. Cowboy boots for the office? With Jigsaw’s Gwen boot (£195) you can.
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