How to Pick the Best Boots for You this Season

Hello everyone! I know it’s been a couple weeks, and I’m so sorry for that. With the election, school, and life in general, I haven’t had enough time to write an article that I felt was worth posting. This week though, I feel like I had finally had an idea I felt was worth writing about. This article is all about boots.

Have you guys been feeling that chill in the air? Do you feel that sense of promise fluttering around you? It’s the holiday season, and also boots season. Surprisingly, I don’t own any right now, and I really want to get a couple pairs that will last me, and I’ll find comfortable. Below are some of the criteria I’ll be using when looking for new boots that I thought you all might find informational.

Criteria for Buying New Boots

1. My number one criteria for when I’m looking for new boots this season is to avoid anything impractical. Nothing with a pointy toe and nothing with a skinny heel. I know I know. Boots like these look killer on, but at the same time, they’ll also kill your feet. I’ve always had foot issues all my life, and I don’t want that exacerbated by a shoe that’ll squeeze my toes and give me ankle pain. If you really want a pair with a pointy toe, I recommend really taking the time to break them in and additionally not wearing them for hours on end.
2. This boots season it’s all about the leather. I’m avoiding suede because they are so annoying to clean. Suede in general is annoying to clean. You don’t want them to get wet or you’ll get water marks, and the color fades with time. If any of you feel inclined to buy a suede boot, try looking for black suede boots. Stains aren’t as visible on them, and therefore you won’t be as worried about getting them dirty.
3. It’s rounded toes and square toes only for me this season. I want to give my toes some room to breathe, and these toe shapes will allow me to do this. Additionally, these toe shapes will allow me to wear my boots for longer periods of time with limited amounts of pain.
4. Block heels only. I know I want a boot with a little height, but no stiletto heels. They are painful to walk in and impractical for everyday wear. Since I don’t have ankles like Zendaya, I’ll be sticking to my block heels. It’s just a bit more practical for me when walking around campus. When I’m in pain, I get irritated. No one needs to see that.

I haven’t really been able to try on any knee high boots, but I do have a recommendation for ankle boots. The 1460 Ambasador Lace Boots from Doc Martens. I tried these boots on in store, and they are amazing. The store manager at Doc Martens told me that since they’re made from a softer leather, they don’t take as long to break in. If you’re a first time Doc Martens buyer like me, they’ll be perfect for you. These boots will last you many upon many boots seasons.

Thank you all for reading this week’s article. I hope you all gained some helpful insights as you begin shopping for boots. Make sure to subscribe to be notified of new posts. Thank you and stay sharp 😉