Boots
Jan 11, 2024

Forget Trainers—I'll Be Wearing This "Ugly" Boot Trend Instead This Year

by Harriet Davey

It's time to put your classic Chelsea boots to one side because this season, lace-up boots are staging a quiet fashion revolution. Slowly but surely, the style is being embraced by Instagram's elite and stealing the spotlight from the extroverted trends that have dominated this season—think throwback '70s suede numbers and theatrical cowboy boots.

The 2024 iterations are mainly all on the chunky side, with a few heeled pairs around, and everyone from Mango to Moncler has offered up their own interpretations. Many influencers are drawing inspiration from the stomper styles and styling theirs with tucked in jeans, slip skirts and tailored coats. So make sure you get in one one of winter's most wearable trends—scroll down to shop our edit of the best lace-up ankle boots.

Grenson Arabella Boots

This stomper style will see you through multiple winters.

Mango Lace-Up Leather Boots

Lace-Up Leather Boots

Of course high street favourite, Mango, has ticked off the trend.

Moncler Carinne Lace-Up Leather Boots

Carinne Lace-Up Leather Boots

You'll be able to approach the coldest days with these.

Dear Frances Park Boots

These will work so well with jeans.

Whistles Dahlia Lace Up Boot

Dahlia Lace Up Boot

These will make any outfit feel instantly more dressy.

Lk Bennett Arabella Cream Leather Lace-Up Ankle Boots

Arabella Cream Leather Lace-Up Ankle Boots

Keep the look polished by going for top-to-toe neutrals.

Dune London Picante Taupe

These have a zip up the side so you don't have to faff around re-lacing them.

The Row Ranger Lace-Up Leather Ankle Boots

Ranger Lace-Up Leather Ankle Boots

We fully approve of these The Row boots.

Bottega Veneta Lace-Up Leather Ankle Boots

Lace-Up Leather Ankle Boots

Wear these over leggings, a slouchy jumper and a oversized blazer.

HUSH Trinity Leather Boots

Trinity Leather Boots

Don't sleep on Hush's shoe collection this year.

COS Chunky Lace Up Boots

Chunky Lace Up Boots

This COS pair have really caught my eye.

Zara Lace-Up Leather Boots

Lace-Up Leather Boots

Wear these with leggings, jeans, trousers and dresses.