Does the phrase “winter boots” conjure images of the sort of chunky boots you’d trudge to school in as a kid, then kick off to dry in the corner while you spent the day in cooler, nicer “indoor shoes”? Sure, winter boots should be utilitarian and practical, but that doesn’t mean they have to be ugly.

This season’s styles prove that form and function can go hand in hand: Think waterproof leather, traction soles and cosy shearling linings wrapped in sleek silhouettes. Perfect for city streets or wintry getaways, the right pair grounds any look and is made to last, without forcing you to make any compromises.

Rebecca Tay presents five stylish pairs to try on now:

CALL IT SPRING SAPHIRE BOOT IN BROWN

These Saphire shearling-lined knee-high boots, which are completely vegan and cruelty-free

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