Black Boots that Fashion Editors Wear all Winter

Finding the perfect pair of black boots is like finding the perfect pair of jeans: they’ve got to be comfortable yet versatile enough so you can wear them with pretty much everything. And when you find that perfect pair, well, there’s no taking them off.

To make your search easier, we asked top fashion editors to share their favorite boots of the season. So step up and take a look before they sell out!


And in case you missed it, check out the boot that two TODAY editors (and apparently the rest of the internet) are obsessed with here.



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Every fall, I find myself reaching for these boots because they're great in the rain/slush, and look cute with both jeans and dresses. I wore them nearly every single day of Fashion Week last February, and I expect to spend all winter in them this year, too,” notes Laurel Pantin, editorial and fashion director at Coveteur.

Revamping your fall wardrobe can get pricey, so I try to make sure my purchases are super-versatile and wearable, like these pointy toe booties. The shape of this shoe creates a very polished vibe, yet it can also look casual and cool when paired with denim. Plus, the heel height is high enough to look dressy, yet low enough that I can wear them all day without my feet hurting. In fact, I'm such a fan I bought them in two colors — wine and black!” says Sarah Ball, fashion market editor at People.

 Ankle length are always my go-to boots because I find them to be the most versatile to style; you can wear them with jeans, dresses, skirts, etc. I love this moto-inspired pair because of the edgy studded details and chunky stacked heel. They’re so comfortable I completely forget I’m wearing a 3-inch heel, even at eight months pregnant!” notes Sarah Gerrish, fashion market director at Redbook.

 I love black boots in all shapes and sizes — they’re the most versatile shoe of the season. These booties are the perfect solution for when you want some height without the pain of 4 inches. The 2-inch block heel allows you to wear the boot from morning to night. Plus, I like how they already have that worn-in look, like you’ve owned them forever,” says Gabrielle Porcaro, senior fashion and market editor at Women’s Health.

From December through late March, the streets in New York City are covered with snow and salt — translation: Shoes get ruined super easily. So I either wear wellies or boots I wouldn’t cry over if they were destroyed. This year, I love an over-the-knee boot because it keeps my legs warmer than tights,” notes Sarah Bray, style writer at Town and Country.

I live in motorcycle boots all season, and the sculpted 2-inch stacked heel on this style offers a little height and visual interest without sacrificing comfort. Plus the ankle harness strap adds a touch of Western trend without being too cheesy,” says Rachel LeWinter, senior market editor at Us Magazine.