The Flat-Ankle-Boot Trend Fashion People Are Buying

In case you just realized that it’s almost November and the need to find a new pair of boots is getting more urgent by the day, step into my office. Fact: A great pair of boots is the key to a great fall and winter outfit. And there’s one flat-boot trend in particular that’ll upgrade any outfit and make it look especially fresh this season. The trend is soft-leather flat ankle boots, and every fashion person I know has it on their radar right now.

Given the enormous popularity of soft-leather ballet flats and glove pumps this year, it’s hardly surprising that boots are next. The current iterations on the market call to mind sock boots, but the latest versions are made of leather or suede, and they aren’t quite as foot-hugging as typical sock boots. The options I’m seeing have a sleek, minimal vibe, and they look chic with both cropped and full-length (or even puddle-length) jeans and pants.