Boots, that do everything, go everywhere.

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I need boots. Specifically ankle boots with a shaft slightly longer than chelsea boots. They need to be leather to stand up to rain.
I want to be able to wear with dresses, and jeans.
They must be able to smarten up casual outfits, and somehow dress down dressy outfits. I want to be able to go through a whole day without needing to change them. So I want to wear them for a commute, school run, evening out and sometimes at weekends - though I usually just wear trainers then.
My budget is up to £200.
And I prefer black, so the tights thing is simpler.

I think you're asking too much of one pair of boots.

Having said that, DM Flora would fulfill some of your brief.

Blundstones. Waterproof, warm and and stylish as ankle boots get.

Someone linked to these on another thread:

www.cloggs.co.uk/product/black-dr-martens-kensington-teresa-black/9857655/

I don't think they will fit the evening-out brief though.

Teva De La Vina Low ?

Hobbs do some well-made boots.

I'm really liking my Ash Hurrican black python boots. They do have a low heel, not sure if you'd prefer something flat? I think they cover all the events you mention but the shaft maybe slightly too low.

I was going to say DM Flora too. They look good with everything. I have a black pair and a cherry red pair and both were worn constantly through two winters and still look great.

I have the DM's with strap linked to above (in black and cherry) and they are very versatile but I don't think they quite fit your brief as they are the same length as Chelsea boots.

Geox Promethea
www.geox.com/en/women/shoes/ankle-boots/promethea-coffee-and-coffee-D44R3F043PIC6020.html?cgid=women-shoes-booties#page=1&start=7

I'd have a look at ecco.

I got a pair for under £100 in a outlet that do all of what you are looking for above. I often wear them to work (on both normal and dress-down days) and then out for dinner/drinks/clubbing.

I just found these and I remembered your post!

www.sezane.com/fr/product/la-liste/bottines-low-montana?cou_Id=672

Both in Tan and Black. Lovely and they even are close to your budget, on the right side of it.