Shoes
Nov 24, 2023

Trust Me: No One Will Believe You Found These Boots on the High Street

by Harriet Davey

As a boot obsessive, it's safe to say footwear is my forte. Although now my shopping habits have changed to focus on quality rather than quantity, over time I've amassed almost 70 pairs of shoes, and the majority are high-street. One of my favourite pairs is from Mango. They're a slouchy heeled knee-high that make strangers stop to ask me where I got them from. And recently, I've been wearing River Island cowboy boots on repeat. I've usually always been an ankle-boot girl, but I wear knee highs so much more now . Although my 18-year-old self would add them over the skinniest of jeans, I now style them with mini skirts and tights or under midi dresses instead.

When it comes to knowing which pairs to buy, there are some tricks I've learned in my time as an editor to ensure high-street boots look expensive. Firstly, the colour plays a big role—it's often best to stick to classics such as black, brown and even burgundy. And secondly, leather styles are best to go to for longevity as you can spray them to make them look better for longer. That's not to say there aren't good non-leather and vegan leather styles out there, though. Keep scrolling to see the 26 best boots on the high street right now.

Zara Leather Mid-Heel Boots

Leather Mid-Heel Boots

The pointed toe and heel on this boot makes them look so premium.

H&M Suede Biker Boots

Suede Biker Boots

Chunky bikers are key this season.

Zara Mock Croc Heeled Boots

Mock Croc Heeled Boots

These burgundy boots will work perfectly with a red or grey coat.

Hush Miley Leather Western Boots

Miley Leather Western Boots

~~£179~~ £143

You'll wear these on heavy rotation across all seasons. And, they're in the Black Friday sale!

Jigsaw Bobby Knee High Boot | Silver

Bobby Knee High Boot | Silver

~~£275~~ £192

I know I said it's best to stick to neutrals but these stunning silver boots are just too good.

Arket Knee-High Leather Boots

Knee-High Leather Boots

I didn't know I needed a pair of grey boots, until now.

River Island Black Leather High Leg Western Boots

Black Leather High Leg Western Boots

These are the cowboy boots are can't stop wearing from River Island.

Massimo Dutti Leather Heeled Boots

Leather Heeled Boots

~~£239~~ £144

These have nearly £100 off in Massimo's Black Friday sale—be quick!

M&S Collection Leather Biker Flat Ankle Boots

Leather Biker Flat Ankle Boots

Another brilliant biker boot courtesy of M&S.

Whistles Asa Western Boot

Asa Western Boot

~~£315~~ £252

If you're a minimalist but want to try out Western boots, these are for you.

COS Pointed-Toe Boots

Pointed-Toe Boots

These will go with everything you own.

COS Pointed Kitten Heel Boots

Pointed Kitten Heel Boots

The perfect ankle heel boot

Dune London Tia - Burgundy

~~£180~~ £144

These are bringing all the designer vibes.

& Other Stories Leather Knee Boots

& Other Stories

Leather Knee Boots

Just the perfect pair of knee-highs.

H&M Boots

They also come in tan, FYI.

Arket Chunky Chelsea Boots

Chunky Chelsea Boots

You can't beat a classic Chelsea boot.

Mango Zipper Fastening Bootie

Zipper Fastening Bootie

Team with a neutral outfit for an instantly put together look.

Mango Buckles Leather Boots

Buckles Leather Boots

I'm imagining these with a baggy sweater, mini skirt and tights.

Zara Animal Print High Heel Boots

Animal Print High Heel Boots

Proof animal print can still look premium.

& Other Stories Lace-Up Leather Boots

& Other Stories

Lace-Up Leather Boots

So easy to throw on with literally any look.