The Ultimate Guide to Summer Boots

Summer boots. Oxymoron? Nope. Why retire your favourite 'winter' footwear just because the mercury's rising and the beach is calling? Sure, summer is the perfect time to embrace sandals but you don't need to invest in an entirely new shoe collection just to make it through the season. 

First of all, the ground rules:

Don't get ahead of yourself, boots that are past your calf should be put away until at least the fall season.

Use your judgement: if the sole of your boots is designed to withstand snow, ice and the apocalypse, it might be too much for summer.

Boots covered in fur will look out of place in the blistering heat, plus your feet might hate you.

That being said, there are many styles that are safe for summer.

Ankle boots: Maybe you paid hundreds of dollars for those Stella McCartney studded ankle boots so don't even think about putting them back in your closet, they need to be seen all year long. Ankle boots are a good way to 'toughen up' a summer dress or skirt. Plus, ankle boots and denim cutoffs were pretty much made for each other.

Motorcycle boots: No surprise here, motorcycle boots are always cool. Besides, people ride motorcycles in the summer so you should be wearing your motorcycle boots in the summer, it's just common sense. You don't have to own a motorcycle to wear them, obviously. To make motorcycle boots look less intense, pair them with some floral shorts or a girly romper. 

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