If you had £200 to spend on flat boots this winter...

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... what would you be buying?

Having received a bonus from work I've decided it's time to upgrade my flat black winter boots.

Requirements as follows;

• Black or Brown.
• Leather.
• Ankle or mid-calf length.
• Flat as they're for practicality and walking rather than being dressy, but wouldn't hurt if they looked nice enough for a pub lunch.
• Easy to put on and take off as I'm often juggling a baby (my current boots have both a zip and laces that both need doing everytime and that life is no longer for me).
• Budget of up to £200.
• Somewhat stylish.
• I would prefer to be able to try on / at least return in store, so high street store over online only / international brand if possible.

Thanks in advance!

Birkenstock boots. Just waiting for the next sales ...

I always link these as they are my favourites

Rita boots

sorry they are online though and international!

Thank you!

They are beautiful @User999990011, but it's just as well following their advice to size up half a size takes me to the only size that's sold out 🤭

https://www.asos.com/tommy-jeans/tommy-jeans-leather-cleat-mid-chelsea-boots-in-black/prd/207577750#colourWayId-207577751
i really like these, but appreciate they are from ASOS - it’s a brand you can sometimes get from John Lewis, etc however.

https://www.very.co.uk/timberland-cortina-valley-6in-bt-wp-taupe-nubuck/1600901945.prd

@CheeseWisely - I find them true to size.
so no need to size up.

they sell the brand at oliver bonas (not the style) but you could try on for size. Also if you live in London - made the edit have the brand there for trying (not in black though sadly)

Lanx Take your pick.

Penelope Chilvers Also in black.

YMC Also in brown.

Grenson Anything in the sale..

(NB - your ‘in store’ preference may not be unreasonable but probably won’t get you the best value for your money.)

Thanks @Bailiwitch. I appreciate that but we don't live on the UK mainland so online can be a massive and potentially costly hassle. There's a good amount of retailers just won't deliver to us in the first place.

I'll go have a look in town when I get a chance but seeking inspiration first so I know the kind of thing I'm looking for when I get there otherwise I'm likely to get decision paralysis and go home empty-handed. I very much like the Penelope Chilvers ones and some of the Lanx styles.

I always link to these as they're incredibly comfortable and look good in real life. I have them in Brandy and Arcill. I appreciate you wanted high street possibilities but thought I'd post to add to the ideas:

Women`s Leather Shoes LAGOS 901-7312 | Pikolinos

I don't like the Rita boots. They're OK but there's no way I'd spend £200 on them and they don't look spendy.

I have NPS Solovair | Womens Boots, Shoes & Loafers | Made in England – Tagged "Monkey-Boot" – NPS Solovair UK and I love them

I also have Grensons and lots of other solovairs and other boots. I think I was a centipede in a previous life.

Your requirements are really reasonable, so there are a lot of options. I'd go for

M& S - Wide Fit Leather Chelsea Ankle Boots | M&S Collection | M&S (marksandspencer.com)

or

Barbour - Womens Black Barbour Evie Chelsea Boots | schuh

Same here, I always think they look a bit Primark

These, they also do an ankle boot, not sure if they're flat enough for you though but very comfortable.

https://www.flylondonshop.co.uk/womens/mol-2

I've heard good reports about Barbour boots.

I don't like padding on the Timberland boots pp but they have some others that I find appealing.
Women's Boots | Flat, Lace Up Boots for Women | Timberland UK

I’ve had my eye on these since last winter! It says there is stock in my local Schuh, they might be in one near you?

https://www.schuh.co.uk/womens/toms-bennet-ankle-black-boots/1478807020/

Thank you all. I've looked at them all and kept browsing myself and think I've narrowed down styles to either a derby style boot or a taller Chelsea boot.

At least when I go looking in person I can zero in on those styles now.

I'm quite taken by these too, and have another (two; I am also a caterpillar) pair of Reiker so not as nervous ordering online as I'm more confident in sizing. Thoughts?

https://www.marksandspencer.com/leather-chelsea-round-toe-ankle-boots/p/clp60683103?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

Ive had a pair very similar to these for the past couple of years, I love them but I have to add the disclaimer that I’ve had real issues with the heel coming unstuck. I’m on my fourth pair as I’ve just kept swapping one pair for the next!

@CheeseWisely , I'm not keen on the silver bits but that's me. Otherwise, I like them.

There are some nice boots on that site. I like the brown Barbour Evies...

www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,17/5257100078

I've just bought these from office. I have a huge "fat calves" problem so lots of boots don't fit me but these are fine. They do need to be broken into a bit and maybe a bit longer than youre after.

I would probably still have that £200 in the Spring. I have blooming awkward feet. (and boots that are wearing out)

I really like the Clark's Rebelle boots, which come in either ankle, calf or knee height. They're quite chunky though!

https://www.clarks.com/en-gb/rebelle-up/26178896-p

Oooh I do like those @OliveHenry. Sadly our local Clark's closed down a couple of months ago but they might be worth the faff of a return.

Hotter Whisper. I have these in green suede from a few years back and they are ❤

If you have access to an M&S they've a good selection of boots