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Accessories Street Style: Bold Boots

From knee-length stunners to cute ankle styles, these are the baddest boots to hit the pavement.
By Celia L. Smith and Myeisha Essex · Updated October 28, 2020
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Block Party
Color-blocked ankle boots by Zara.
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Tres Chic

Fold-over knee-high boots by Givenchy.

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Hannan Saleh
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Buckle Up
Lace-up ankle boots by Forever 21.
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Hi Yellow

Buckled ankle boots.

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Rockstar Stud
Peep toe ankle boots by Steve Madden.
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Hipster Swag
Leather ankle boots by Acne.
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Army Brat

Combat boots by Dr. Martens.

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Two Toned

Platform ankle boots by Jeffrey Campbell.

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Biker Babe
Motorcycle boots by Frye.
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Michael Rowe
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Fancy Feet

Leather platform ankle boots.

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Hannan Saleh
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Stud
Buckled ankle boots by Jeffrey Campbell.
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Sexy Slit
Deep-V platform ankle boot by Christian Louboutin.
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Corset Chic

Knee-high lace-up boots.

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Wedge Works

Knee-high wedge boots.

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Cut it Out!
Cut-out ankle boots by Givenchy.
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Black Out

The must-have style — basic black ankle boots.

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Grey Gardens
Suede peep-toe ankle boots.
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Hannan Saleh
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In Combat
Combat boots by All Saints.
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Sand Storm
Camel suede ankle boots.
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