35 Best Lug-Sole Boots to Center Your Fall and Winter Wardrobe Around

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Anyone who’s not strictly a black car-to-curb type knows the power of the best lug-sole boots. They’re made for stomping around in ease without sacrificing style. Brands like Prada and Loewe leaned into this vibe with luxed up hiking boots that are perfect for chic fall outings like apple picking or antiquing in your countryside of choice. Take the knee-high boot to very comfortable places in streamlined takes by Celine and Bottega Veneta and a chunky suede by Miu Miu that’s ideal for mini-skirt dressing. Elsewhere, the Chelsea boot by brands like Staud and Gianvito Rossi are a classic. The Row’s now iconic zip-up boot continues to sell out season after season for offering that rare mix of high-fashion and comfort—we love most it in sleek black leather, though fans of the style will likely lust after its suede options, too.

Vogue’s Guide to Best Lug-Sole Boots:

• The Luxe Hiking Boots: Prada laced booties, $1,490
• The Suede Lace-Ups: Loewe lugsole boots, $1,200
• The Statement Knee-Highs: Gucci ankle boots with webbing, $1,550
• The Minimal Knee-High Boots: Massimo Dutti rubber sole riding boots, $329
• The Easy Chelsea Boots: Ganni stitch Chelsea boots, $495
• The Suede Bootie: Vince suede Chelsea ankle booties, $395
• The Cult Favorite: The Row zipped boots, $1,490
• The Under-$300 Find: Banana Republic Italian leather tall chelsea boot, $280

Newer on the scene are a sort of loafer boot hybrid by Gucci and Bally that offer a welcome prep appeal. And on the other end of the spectrum, there’s always room for a great combat boot. Go for the ’90s staple by Dr. Martens or a sleek leather pair by Aeyde. We’re also loving Chloe’s over-the-knee Coddington boot to juxtapose airy dresses; for a more casual but no less punchy option, why not try Ugg’s leather minis or Moncler’s elevated rain boots to make Saturday morning coffee dates extra cool?

While the best lug-sole boots bring a level of ease, they’re not purely comfort dressing—you can style these with everything from your favorite denim to wool midiskirts and even feminine dresses to lean into just that little bit of edge a sturdier shoe offers. Shop 35 we’re loving now, but be forewarned, once you go lug-sole you’ll likely resist going back to anything resembling a kitten heel.