As you all know I am an ankle boots fan. I have a bit of a thing about shoes in general but especially look forward to the colder months when I have an excuse to slip out and buy a new pair of boots to take me through the autumn and winter months.
This year is no different. Given the awful weather we have had recently I decided to start my hunt early and made some fabulous finds. Unfortunately my shoe budget will not allow me to add all of them to my wardrobe so I thought I would tell you about some of them instead.

Patent leather and other glossy finishes:
For 2016 most designers appear to have opted for leather. This is good news for us consumers because it means that we get to enjoy boots that are comfortable, built to last, and good for foot health.
This type of boot looks great too and there is plenty of choice. You can pick up suede, patent leather and textured finishes- keep an eye out for amazing embellishments too! For the 2016 season many designers have opted for a shiny finish which means you get a super smart look that works equally well for work or a night out.

Sensible yet stylish boots
There are also plenty of sensible boots available this year. You can still buy high heels but most designers have opted to use lower Cuban style heels instead of towering heights. Unusually there is also a good choice of completely flat boots available which is good news for my feet.
If you like to stay active this style of boot is ideal. You can wear them virtually anywhere and they make it a lot easier to cope if you have to stay on your feet all day.

Party boots
As you know I own quite a few (ahem) pairs of ankle boots so you will often see me wearing them at parties. They are particularly good for outdoor bashes because there is no chance of your feet getting cold or damp.
If the party you are attending is a casual affair Cowboy boots are a good choice. They look great with either trousers or jeans. However until this year I did not own a pair. This is because they were normally mid-calf length which isn’t really me. This year that problem has been solved because you can now easily find ankle length Cowboy boots.

The only problem is that they don’t really look right with a dress (unless it’s denim!) Fortunately there are still a few ankle boot designs available that work well when worn with a frock. For example there are some nice open toe shoe boots available which come in a range of shades and designs so you should have no problem matching the colour of your dress.

If you are looking for a fully enclosed boot that is still elegant enough to wear with a skirt it is also worth looking at Chelsea boots. This year you can buy slender versions of this iconic cut with toes that taper to a nice point which gives them a more elegant edge.

As you can see, the footwear designers have been busy this year. They have come up with some a wide range of different styles which means it is extremely easy for you to find the perfect pair of boots and is an excellent excuse to hit the shops!