17 Lug-Sole Boots for Your Best Foot Forward This Winter

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Best Lug-Sole Boot For Everyday

Toteme The Husky Boots

The Husky Boots

Best Lug-Sole Boot For Everyday

Toteme The Husky Boots

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Pros
  • Goes with everything
Cons
  • Lace-up function is harder to put on than other styles

Channel comfort at the office with a pair of lace-up lug-sole boots. This sleek design looks stylish worn with trousers or a mini skirt.

Size: EU 35-41

Material: Calf-Leather

Color: Black

Best Cold Weather Lug-Sole Boots

UGG Yose Puffer Boot

Yose Puffer Boot

Best Cold Weather Lug-Sole Boots

UGG Yose Puffer Boot

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Pros
  • Warm and cozy
Cons
  • Not appropriate for dressier occasions

Brave the coldest moments of winter with a pair of boots that will keep your feet cozy. These puffer boots provide toasty warm insulation and a lightweight fit.

Size: 5-12

Material: Textile, Synthetic leather upper

Color: Mustard seed, burnt olive, white, black

Best Chunky Lug-Sole Botos

Prada Monolith Mini Bag Lug Sole Combat Boot

Monolith Mini Bag Lug Sole Combat Boot

Best Chunky Lug-Sole Botos

Prada Monolith Mini Bag Lug Sole Combat Boot

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Pros
  • Eye-catching design
Cons
  • Chunky sole may be cumbersome

Prada’s lug-sole boots have been around for a few seasons, but their power and height still commands attention. Note the tiny pouch attached to the shaft for an extra bit of storage.

Size: 4.5-10

Material: Leather

Color: Black

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Best Lug-Sole Boot For Casual Wear

Blundstone 2240 Lug-Sole Chelsea Boot

2240 Lug-Sole Chelsea Boot

Best Lug-Sole Boot For Casual Wear

Blundstone 2240 Lug-Sole Chelsea Boot

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Pros
  • Comfortable and durable boot
Cons
  • Not a fit for fancier outfits

“The inspiration [for our lug-sole boot] came from our line of Work and Safety Boots, when we found that customers were purchasing the #990 Work Boot and wearing it around NYC,” says Kate Shevack, Blundstone’s head of US marketing. “We tailored the original design to be a bit more versatile.” The result? This curved, easy-to-wear style.

Size: 6-11

Material: Leather

Color: Black

Best Lug-Sole Boot For Apres Ski

Bogner Arosa Boots

Arosa Boots

Best Lug-Sole Boot For Apres Ski

Bogner Arosa Boots

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Pros
  • Great for outdoors
Cons
  • Shearling lining may get warm

When you’re done with a day on the ski slopes, these lug-sole boots will keep your feet cozy. They’re lined with the plushest shearling and have a waterproof sole.

Size: 35-42

Material: Leather

Color: Brown

Best Bold Lug-Sole Boot

GANNI Paneled Chelsea Boots

Paneled Chelsea Boots

Best Bold Lug-Sole Boot

GANNI Paneled Chelsea Boots

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Pros
  • Scandinavian design
Cons
  • Tall shaft may be stiff

One of my favorite ways to style lug-sole boots is with a contrasting style like a voluminous, ladylike dress. These shoes would be the perfect foil for the occasion.

Size: IT 35-41

Material: Leather

Color: Black

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Best Nubuck Lug-Sole Boot

Bottega Veneta Haddock Boots

Haddock Boots

Best Nubuck Lug-Sole Boot

Bottega Veneta Haddock Boots

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Pros
  • Neutral color is easy to style
Cons
  • Light shade may be difficult to keep clean

Bottega Veneta’s riff on the classic work boot silhouette features the brand’s signature woven detailing at the top.

Size: IT 35-41

Material: Nubuck

Best Heeled Lug-Sole Boot

Tory Burch Double T Lug Ankle Boots

Double T Lug Ankle Boots

Best Heeled Lug-Sole Boot

Tory Burch Double T Lug Ankle Boots

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Pros
  • Works for dressy occasions
Cons
  • Not for walking long distances

On days when you want a little height, these lug-sole boots are pitch perfect. The embossed Tory Burch logo in the corner adds a nice touch.

Size: 5-12

Material: Leather

Color: Black

Best Tall Lug-Sole Boots

Reformation Bucket Boots

Bucket Boots

Best Tall Lug-Sole Boots

Reformation Bucket Boots

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Pros
  • Ideal for tucking in pants
Cons
  • Not the easiest to put on

When you’re looking for a pair of tall boots, why not opt for something with a lug-sole? I find that Reformation’s shoe department is often a slept-upon spot for durable and stylish footwear.

Size: 5-11

Material: Leather

Color: Black

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Best White Lug-Sole Boots

Proenza Schouler Lug Sole Chelsea Boots

Lug Sole Chelsea Boots

Best White Lug-Sole Boots

Proenza Schouler Lug Sole Chelsea Boots

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Pros
  • Easy to pull-on
Cons
  • White can be hard to clean

Black boots may be the classic, but try a white pair when you need an option for wearing with colorful dresses or summery pieces that transition between seasons. I love the look of Proenza Schouler’s lug-sole boots.

Size: 35-41

Material: Leather

Color: White

Best Suede Lug-Sole Boots

Freda Salvador Brooke Waterproof Lug Sole Boots

Brooke Waterproof Lug Sole Boots

Best Suede Lug-Sole Boots

Freda Salvador Brooke Waterproof Lug Sole Boots

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Pros
  • Shade allows for versatile styling
Cons
  • Suede can be harder to clean

San Francisco-based Freda Salvador has been an under-the-radar favorite brand of mine for simple yet stylish shoes. These suede boots are durable and cool.

Size: 5-11

Material: Suede

Color: Brown

Best Block Heel Lug-Sole Boot

Bottega Veneta Lug Ankle Boots

Lug Ankle Boots

Best Block Heel Lug-Sole Boot

Bottega Veneta Lug Ankle Boots

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Pros
  • Comfortable for walking
Cons
  • The tall shaft may be hard to put on

Consider this ankle boot a happy in-between. It has a slight heel for an added boost without being so tall that it makes it hard to walk.

Size: 5-11

Material: Leather

Color: Black

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Best Logo Lug-Sole Boot

Fendi Domino 95MM Leather Biker Booties

Domino 95MM Leather Biker Booties

Best Logo Lug-Sole Boot

Fendi Domino 95MM Leather Biker Booties

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Pros
  • A bold style option
Cons
  • The high heel isn’t for casual wear

So you want a style that will stand out? Lug-sole, high-heel boots emblazoned with Fendi’s signature F print should do it.

Size: 35-42

Material: Leather

Color: Nero

Best Platform Lug-Sole Boot

Loeffler Randall Toni Lug Sole Platform Boots

Toni Lug Sole Platform Boots

Best Platform Lug-Sole Boot

Loeffler Randall Toni Lug Sole Platform Boots

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Pros
  • Platform adds height
Cons
  • The super-sized soles may be heavy

For added height without a heel, these platform lug-sole boots will add some inches. Break them out for long nights when you plan to be on your feet for hours.

Size: 5-12

Material: Leather

Color: Black

Best Biker Boot

Jimmy Choo Biker II leather boots

Biker II leather boots

Best Biker Boot

Jimmy Choo Biker II leather boots

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Pros
  • Classic silhouette
Cons
  • No zipper or elastic

The biker boot is back. The style that dominated the mid-aughts has re-entered the fashion vernacular for winter 2024, this time with a bit of an extra lift.

Size: IT 35-43

Material: Leather

Color: Black

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Best Colored Lug-Sole Boot

Burberry Leather Creeper Chelsea Boots

Leather Creeper Chelsea Boots

Best Colored Lug-Sole Boot

Burberry Leather Creeper Chelsea Boots

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Pros
  • The rounded shape is ultra comfortable
Cons
  • The bold color isn’t for everyday

You may never have imagined breaking out a pair of cherry red boots, but the reality is these are a fun way to bring a bit of color to your look. Plus, they easily slide on and off like the best Chelsea boots.

Size: 35-40

Material: Leather

Color: Red

Best Equestrian-Inspired Lug Sole Boot

Coach Julietta Leather Knee-High Lug-Sole Boots

Julietta Leather Knee-High Lug-Sole Boots

Best Equestrian-Inspired Lug Sole Boot

Coach Julietta Leather Knee-High Lug-Sole Boots

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Pros
  • Looks great with a skirt or dress
Cons
  • Tall boots can be tricky with pants

Sleek, and yet with a bit of lift, Coach’s take on the lug-sole boot draws inspiration from sleek equestrian shapes.

Size: 5-11

Material: Leather

Colors: Brown, black

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