Ankle boots are so versatile, a good pair can complement almost any outfit. A few tips when you have big feet – stick to darker colours, avoid shiny finishes and go for a lower-cut. Also, if you can find styles which have a two-tone or colour-block pattern all the better as it breaks up the foot. Zo and I love to cuff our jeans and leave a sliver of skin above the boot – also quite handy if you struggle to find jeans long enough (check out our Top 5 Skinny jeans). We have searched high and low for beautiful ankle boots which go up to a size 9 and here are our Top 5. Click on the links to shop.
HøF Top 5
Ted & Muffy Buell Ankle Boot
Ted & Muffy, £170 – a relatively under-the-radar footwear brand with a wonderful selection of ankle boots. Not only do they make boots up to a size 9 but they also offer three width choices, which we think is rather nice of them. The two tone black and metallic Buell are our favourites and they are definitely on the HøF Christmas wish list. The low cut is flattering on long legs and the two tone makes feet look smaller. Win, win.
Russell & Bromley Crush Hour
Russell & Bromley, £175 – the perfect relaxed, slouchy boots for day-to-day streetwear. They look great styled with a mini skirt, opaque tights and chunky knit.
Boden Zip Low Heel Boot
Biden, £119 – Zo has a pair of these Zip Low Heel Boots in khaki. Boden has come up trumps this year with their selection of boots, and the low heel version is perfect for us tall girls. The largest size is a 42, which fit Zoe perfectly but are a little snug on my size 9s, so just bear this in mind if you are a UK 9+. They are cut very low which works well with both skinnies and bootcut jeans – all round a great everyday boot!
L.K.Bennett Simi Black Suede Boot
L.K.Bennett, £250 – classic suede ankle boots. Han has a pair of these – they are comfortable, high quality and hard-wearing. They come in a range of colours too including grey and navy. Do spray them with rain protector before you wear them and brush them with a suede brush once in a while when dry.
J.Crew Chelsea Boot
J.Crew, £248 – if you’re looking for a pair of Chelsea boots, these are worth a look in. J.Crew is at the high end of high street when it comes to cost but they rate highly on HøF’s scale when it comes to cost per wear. The quality is always good and they look after us tall girls. Try styling with boyfriend / wide leg styles – play around and you will be pleasantly surprised. Not so good with shorter skirts as Chelsea boots can make long legs looks like golf clubs.
Love the two tone boots but not sure they will work on thick ankles? The Russell and Bromley ones may be better? Thanks for the research, great work 😊
Hi Gill, the Ted & Muffy boots do come in differing widths but we agree that the Russell & Bromley boots would work better. With thicker ankles it’s best to avoid hems or boots that stop at the ankle so better to go for a slightly higher cut.The slouchy style will look great with opaque tights or long skinny jeans tucked in. Let us know how you get on!