We know, we know. There’s a whole world of shoe trends available to try right now. There are Western cowboy boots, over-the-knee silhouettes, bright colors, and white pairs that channel ’60s mod, but nothing is as valuable to your wardrobe as an old faithful that never steers you wrong. For us, that’s black ankle boots. Predictable? Sure. Wrong? Absolutely not.
The reason black ankle boots are (almost) never a bad choice is that they have versatility. They’re not the statement piece of the outfit; they’re the best-supporting star—the reason any look can come together effortlessly. To drive the point home, allow us to present you with 16 examples of what we mean.
The below is just a sampling of chic outfit ideas that feature black ankle boots. They’re cool, uncomplicated, and ready for copying as soon as possible.
Style Tip: One of the top boot trends of this season is lace-up boots, and we can’t get over them.
Style Tip: A chunky lug sole will add a little edge to a bright and playful dress.
Style Tip: Anna Wintour wears her black ankle boots with jewel tones and animal print. Think about that.
Style Tip: No need to choose between slim-leg jeans or a more relaxed fit. Block-heel booties work all the same.
Style Tip: Welcome sheer tights back into your wardrobe this season.
Style Tip: Update your straight-leg jeans with a fun, colorful coat and graphic sweater like our senior news editor, Erin Fitzpatrick, does in this photo.
Style Tip: Love neon? Your black ankle boots will complement, not compete.
Style Tip: The same can be said for voluminous dress silhouettes.
Style Tip: A midi skirt is the perfect way to show off your ankle boots.
Style Tip: Combat booties balance a feminine and romantic maxi skirt.
Style Tip: Simple black ankle boots will pull even the most casual of ensembles together.
Style Tip: For an of-the-moment look, style rubber lug-sole boots with a cute pair of socks.
Style Tip: Loose, gray jeans will feel ultra-cool with black Western-style boots.
Style Tip: Fall dresses feel decidedly cooler with super-chunky lug-sole ankle boots.
Style Tip: Lace-up booties and midi skirts are one of our favorite current combinations.
Shop Our Favorite Black Ankle Boots
H&M
Chunky Chelsea Boots
$50
Size Range: 4-11
Material: Polyurethane
Heel Height: Low heel
Reformation
Katerina Lug Sole Chelsea Boots
$298
Size Range: 5 to 11
Material: Leather
Heel Height: 35mm
Dr. Martens
1460 8 Eye Boots
$170
Size Range: 5 to 11
Material: Cowhide leather
Heel Height: 15mm
Sam Edelman
Laguna Boots
$170
Size Range: 5 to 12
Material: Cowhide leather
Sam Edelman
Nina Boots
$150
Size Range: 35 to 42
Material: Cowhide suede
Heel Height: 45mm
ALLSAINTS
Stellar Booties
$349
Size Range: 6 to 10
Material: Cow leather
Heel Height: 1.5 inch
H&M
Pointed Boots
$60
Size Range: 4 to 11
Material: Polyurethane
Heel Height: High heel
Vagabond Shoemakers
Hedda Booties
$200
Size Range: 6 to 11
Material: Leather
Heel Height: 2 3/4 inch
Marc Fisher LTD
Marlie Western Boots
$199
Size Range: 5 to 11
Material: Leather
Heel Height: 2 1/2 inch
COACH
Lenora Chelsea Boots
$250
Size Range: 5 to 11
Material: Leather
Prada
Logo Block Heel Booties
$1590
Size Range: 6 to 12
Material: 2 inch
Heel Height:
Stuart Weitzman
Stuart 85MM Leather Zip Booties
$595$298
Size Range: 5 to 12
Material: Leather
Heel Height: 3.25 inch
MANGO
Leather Pointed Ankle Boots
$70
Size Range: 5 to 10
Material: 100% bovine leather
Heel Height: 2.17 inch
STAUD
Aimee Short Boots
$395
Size Range: 35 to 42
Material: Cowhide suede
Heel Height: Low heel
Isabel Marant
Daxi Booties
$750
