The Best Comfortable Boots for Being on Your Feet All Day

last updated 14 August 2019

Transitioning from living in Los Angeles where getting from point A to point B typically involved getting in my car to New York City where any sort of commute means a lot of walking was interesting, you might say. At first, I was fatigued at the end of every day because I simply hadn't built up the pedestrian stamina, but slowly over time my body and mind adjusted to this new way of life and now I'm pleasantly grateful that I get more steps in than West Coast times past (12 thousand on a good day!).

That all said, I didn't reach this point without a blister or aching foot. Nay, I learned my lesson the hard way; the lesson being that you must wear comfortable shoes because you will be in them all day and potentially all night. A practical, sensible approach to footwear, in other words.

As such, I've built of a collection of boots that not only keep my feet supported but also stylish. Below I've highlighted my top picks and included a handful of outfit ideas to help you build out your boots looks for the months ahead.

COS

Chelsea Boots

I got these for Christmas last year and have never looked back. The silhouette is sleek and versatile, the leather is beautifully crafted, and the low heel makes wearing them all day a no-brainer.

Massimo Dutti

Animal Print Leather Ankle Boots

I'm a sucker for a pop of animal print, and these are subtle enough to work from day to night seamlessly.

Dear Frances

Park Boots

Though they ring in a bit higher on the price spectrum, Dear Frances is worth it. These handcrafted hiker boots are not only ideal for the colder months, they also happen to be on-trend for the season. What luck!

Everlane

Day Boots

A saturated oxblood hue is a nice break from all-black boots but still feels wearable with the majority of your wardrobe. Side note: The tab in the back makes getting in and out delightfully effortless.

Mango

Zipper Fastening Booties

Everything from the rear zipper entry to the ultra-low heel equates to a boot that I can wear all of the time. Plus, who doesn't love a pop of white?

Labucq

Jules Boots

This new direct-to-consumer brand is the brainchild of Rag & Bone's former design director (aka she knows everything about what goes into making a perfect pair of boots). This snakeskin pair is on my feet at least once a week.

M.Gemi

Corsa Boots

A little black boot will never let me (or you) down.

Miista

Lorelle Velvet Boots

The heel on these velvet boots is just tall enough to translate to a holiday party but still short enough to wear for nine hours.

Vagabond

Alice Brandy Goat Suede Boots

Rust colors make me feel '70s inspired, hence why I'll be wearing these suede boots from now through springtime.

Now That You Have Your Boots, Here's Some Outfit Ideas From NYC Girls

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Nicole Kliest is a freelance writer and editor based in New York City who focuses on fashion, travel, food, wine, and pretty much anything else that's amusing to write about. After graduating from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's in journalism and creative writing, she started her career back in 2010 as Who What Wear's photo editor and throughout the last decade has contributed to publications including Fashionista, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, The Zoe Report, PopSugar, Fodor's Travel, and several others. She also copywrites and has worked with clients such as Frame, Sea, 3x1, Intelligentsia, and others to develop brand voices through storytelling and creative marketing. She's very passionate about the ways we can improve our sustainability efforts in the fashion industry as well as cultivating content that's diverse and inclusive of all people. When she's not checking out the latest restaurant opening in her West Village neighborhood or riding her bicycle along the West Side Highway, she can be found scheming her next trip somewhere around the world. (Up next is Vienna.)