Our favourite winter boots made for more than walking

You can’t be held responsible for your behaviour in these shoes.

We all know boots are essential for shielding your feet from the cold but if we’ve learnt anything from our years of winter dressing, it’s that the right boots can make the outfit. Whether it’s thigh-grazing knee-highs that coax out your inner femme fatale, or cuffed statement boots that turn you into a rockstar for the night, with the right footwear, you can lean into anything.

With a century of shoemaking under its belt, you’d be hard-pressed to find a brand that knows footwear better than Betts. You may recognise it as a heritage name in school shoes, but in 2025, Betts hit the reset button, reintroducing itself as a fashion-led brand for the modern woman.

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Across its collections, the brand stands for quality and style, aiming to deliver confidence to every wearer. Betts’ latest collection, ‘Your Winter Alter Ego’, is designed with one question in mind: What if the shoes you wore could transform you?

To help you decide which ‘alter ego’ to embrace, we’ve rounded up five of our favourite boot silhouettes. Dress them up, dress them down – whatever you choose, we guarantee your toes will be warm and your outfits, hot.

Cuffed statement boots

Cuffed boots – everyone’s wearing them for a reason. They effortlessly toe the line (no pun intended) between edgy and ultra-femme, making them the best choice for those wanting to make a statement. Our pick is Betts’ Winnie Leather Cuffed Knee Boots, wearable black leather art pieces that will have passersby doing double takes.

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Thigh-grazing knee highs

Knee-high boots are a cheat code for keeping warm while rejecting the tyranny that is wearing pants. For dress lovers and short-short enthusiasts, a pair of tall boots is basically non-negotiable. The Arlington Knee High Boots in a chocolate brown fit the bill splendidly, with a tapered toe that creates a slender silhouette. Add sheer tights or over-the-knee socks for extra prep. 

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Structured silhouettes

Is there anything sexier than a structured boot with a pointed toe? When your alter ego is office siren, consider the knee-high Lavina Pointed Toe Dress Boots, which come in a stunning plum colourway and feature a subtle heel that makes running through the city like Carrie Bradshaw a breeze. 

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Perfectly pointed

This silhouette may have been created for cowboys on horseback, but now the pointed-toe boot belongs to the girls – specifically the girls with really great style. We love the modern take of the Lagos Pointed Toe Dress Boots, a calf-high, low-heel pair so comfortable you’ll reach for them day after day.

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Timeless Chelsea boots

The second-best time to get a pair of Chelsea boots was last year. The actual best time is now. Easy to wear and pair with whatever jeans happen to be in style, these Western-inspired Dusty Square Toe Chelsea Boots in classic black feature pull-on tabs that make them ideal for slipping on before meeting friends for a cosy dinner or a wild night of line dancing  – whichever floats your boat.

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To browse Betts’ AW26 collection in full, head here.