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Best Lug-Sole Boot For Everyday
Toteme The Husky Boots
Best Lug-Sole Boot For Everyday
Toteme The Husky Boots
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
Best Cold Weather Lug-Sole Boots
UGG Yose Puffer Boot
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
Best Chunky Lug-Sole Botos
Prada Monolith Mini Bag Lug Sole Combat Boot
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
Best Lug-Sole Boot For Casual Wear
Blundstone 2240 Lug-Sole Chelsea Boot
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
Best Lug-Sole Boot For Apres Ski
Bogner Arosa Boots
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
Best Bold Lug-Sole Boot
GANNI Paneled Chelsea Boots
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
Best Nubuck Lug-Sole Boot
Bottega Veneta Haddock Boots
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
Best Heeled Lug-Sole Boot
Tory Burch Double T Lug Ankle Boots
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
Best Tall Lug-Sole Boots
Reformation Bucket Boots
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
Best White Lug-Sole Boots
Proenza Schouler Lug Sole Chelsea Boots
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
Best Suede Lug-Sole Boots
Freda Salvador Brooke Waterproof Lug Sole Boots
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
Best Block Heel Lug-Sole Boot
Bottega Veneta Lug Ankle Boots
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
Best Logo Lug-Sole Boot
Fendi Domino 95MM Leather Biker Booties
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
Best Platform Lug-Sole Boot
Loeffler Randall Toni Lug Sole Platform Boots
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
Best Biker Boot
Jimmy Choo Biker II leather boots
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
Best Colored Lug-Sole Boot
Burberry Leather Creeper Chelsea Boots
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
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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