Recently I found myself packing for a weekend away. With minimal luggage space, I had to be very considered about what made it into my tiny carry-on case. Everything was going surprisingly smoothly until it came to shoes; with a fancy meal, outdoor activities and some pub bonding time with friends all on the agenda, there were several occasions to consider—not to mention what I would wear to actually travel in! Trainers were a no brainer for the outdoor activities, and for the fancy meal I packed my most streamlined heeled. Then, a pair of boots would be the final piece of the footwear puzzle. Surveying the pairs I own (a shockingly small amount for a fashion editor!) I found myself asking, “Which boots go with everything?”. And thus, the idea for the article you’re currently reading came to me.
What boots actually go with everything? Like all things in fashion, the answer to this question is subjective. I want to present to you a well-rounded perspective on the matter, so I asked five of my stylish colleagues which boot styles they think go with everything (or pretty darn close to everything). What I didn’t expect was that I’d get five entirely different answers—six if you include the pair I ended up selecting for my trip!
So, which boots to our editors think go with just about everything? Scroll on to find out.
BOOT STYLES OUR EDITORS THINK GO WITH EVERYTHING (OR NEARLY EVERYTHING)
1. RED BOOTS
“Would it be rogue to say a pair of red knee-high boots? They make boring outfits more exciting but then easily work as an accent within more colourful or complex looks. I always think a bright knee boot adds a retro feel and a lot of personality, but red seems to be one of the easiest shades to integrate and is widely considered a ‘classic’.” Hannah Almassi, Editor-in-Chief
LOEFFLER RANDALL
Goldy Leather Knee Boots
Reformation
Bradshaw Knee High Boot
