With winter approaching, you may have noticed that many high street stores have suddenly replenished their stocks of winter boots. Gone are the prominent displays of sandals and slip ons that defined summer shoe wear – instead you can find a wide range of ankle, calf and even thigh length boots designed to keep your legs warm and stop you from struggling in ice and snow this winter. To help you wade through all the different varieties of boots out there, here is a quick rundown of the 5 best pairs of winter boots available online.

Work boots have become very popular over the past year, giving your outfit a casual grungy look without sacrificing style. Work boots are very comfortable but also look fashionable, and can even be combined with a glamorous outfit for a night out. Top of our list are the Jane Leather Worker Boots by CAT, a reliable producer of sturdy boots for both men and women. Fur lined, these boots will keep you comfy and cosy all winter, and are available for £100 from online retailer Very.

Speaking of furry, fluffy boots, Skechers’ Snow Day ankle height boots will definitely keep your toes from freezing. They even take advantage of Skecher’s popular tone up technology – the sole of the boot is designed in a special way that means you are exerting more force and therefore burning more calories when you walk in them. For £85 at K & Co, these boots will see you through the winter.

Biker boots are another popular style this year, in shades of black or faded grey, to give your outfit a little bit of attitude. Buckles and chains over a leather finish complete the biker chick look. We love these ankle boots from Ellos at www.ellos.co.uk, which come in black or tan and are a steal at just £45.

A little more masculine than the pointed toe of the Ellos boot, these buckle boots from designer Distressed can be found at Joe Browns for just £39.95. These boots combine the biker and work boot styles, with buckles around the back and laces criss crossing the front. Great for festivals and gigs, or just for walking through cold conditions this winter.

Although summer is over, one of its most popular footwear trends has carried over to many winter boots – the wedge heel. This sturdy heel will actually work well in winter in snow or ice because unlike other types of heel, the wedge gives a lot of support to your feet. Our favourites are the South Dinah Shearling wedge boots, £50.00 from Littlewoods, which combine the fur lining and insulation of traditional winter boots with the fashionable wedge heel.

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