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Style 24-7: Boots Made For Walking

Whether strolling about the city or applepicking in the country, here are a few fierce boots to keep you moving.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
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Thigh-High Boots

These sultry boots were full-frontal at Emilio Pucci. Whether your sporting a bodycon like Joan smalls, or playful fit-and-flare, these boots have you got covered when the weather cools up.

These Boots Are Made for Walking
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Thigh-High Boots

“Highland” suede thigh-high boot, Stuart Weitzman, $750, stuartweitzman.com.

These Boots Are Made for Walking
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Thigh-High Boots

Corset back thigh-high boot, Charlotte Russe, $50, charlotterusse.com.

These Boots Are Made for Walking
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Thigh-High Boots

“Kaye” thigh high boot, Jeffrey Campbell, $190, nastygal.com.

These Boots Are Made for Walking
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Thigh-High Boots

“Kinki” thigh high boot, Nasty Gal, $190, nastygal.com.

These Boots Are Made for Walking
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Knee Boot

The equestrian boot just got a chic upgrade. The new style is just slightly taller grazing the knee with peek-a-boo parts yet still classic enough to wear with a cable knit cardi and riding style leggings.

These Boots Are Made for Walking
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Knee Boot

“Kensington” boot, June Ambrose for HSN, $179, hsn.com.

These Boots Are Made for Walking
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Knee Boot

“Damus” over the knee boot, Enzo Angiolini, $300, bloomingdales.com.

These Boots Are Made for Walking
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Knee Boot

“Beatty” over-the-knee equestrian style boot, Duo Boots, $385, duoboots.com.

These Boots Are Made for Walking
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Knee Boot

Knee-high boots, H&M, $60, hm.com.

These Boots Are Made for Walking
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Ankle Boots

Swap your dainty ballerinas for flat ankle boots this fall. A walkable heel and a polished pointed or round toe makes the perfect companion to a short skirt or jeans.

These Boots Are Made for Walking
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Ankle Boots

Oxblood leather ankle boots, Wanted, $70, zappos.com.

These Boots Are Made for Walking
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Ankle Boots

Embossed ankle boots, Sam Edelman, $100, zappos.com.

These Boots Are Made for Walking
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Ankle Boots

Flat denim ankle boots, Reiss, $115, reiss.com.

These Boots Are Made for Walking
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Ankle Boots

Pointed toe booties, Kenneth Cole, $190, bloomingdales.com.

These Boots Are Made for Walking
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Wedge Boots

Not a stacked heel or a stiletto girl? Go for a chunky wedge boot (shown on Badgley Miscka’s fall runway), it’ll keep you steady whether your in the office or while strolling the city streets in a pair of jeans and a tee.

These Boots Are Made for Walking
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Wedge Boots

Platform wedge ankle boots, Topshop, $124, topshop.com.

These Boots Are Made for Walking
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Wedge Boots

“Whiskey” leather wedge ankle boot, Seychelles, $150, piperlime.com.

These Boots Are Made for Walking
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Wedge Boots

“Arielly” wedge ankle boot, Rachel Roy, $375, piperlime.com

These Boots Are Made for Walking
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Wedge Boots

Wedge ankle boot, Zara, $59, zara.com.

These Boots Are Made for Walking
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Peep-Toe Booties

If your stuck in sandal weather, the peep-toe boot is the perfect compromise. Sport this boot with leather pieces similar to the  Kenneth Cole’s collection (shown here) for an edgy feel.

These Boots Are Made for Walking
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Peep-Toe Booties

“Diana” peep-toe bootie, Steve Madden, $149, dillards.com.

These Boots Are Made for Walking
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Peep-Toe Booties

Canvas lace-up peep-toe booties, Nine West, $180, ninewest.com.

These Boots Are Made for Walking
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Peep-Toe Booties

Peep-toe ankle boot, Mango, $170, mango.com.

These Boots Are Made for Walking
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Peep-Toe Booties

“Highland” suede thigh-high boot, Stuart Weitzman, $750, stuartweitzman.com.

These Boots Are Made for Walking