The Boot Trend Everyone Is Wearing Happens to Be Under $200

Let me start off by saying that the elusive reference to “everyone” in the title of this story actually includes me (aka @trustmebuythis), so prepare to hear some of my personal bias regarding the excellence of these boots. I actually never owned a pair of Dr. Martens before recently acquiring my own velvet Jadons (a platform style), and they have quickly skyrocketed to a top spot on my list of favorite ankle boots—and I have many.

First, they’re cool to look at, and I won’t lie: I enjoy the many compliments I get any time I wear them. Beyond that, they’re extremely comfortable and durable and even give you some extra height thanks to the platform lug soles, which I think are actually the key to why they’re so attractive. Next, despite looking like a lot to deal with, they’re actually super easy to take off and put on, because they have a low-key zipper on the inner ankle. And last, as I actually learned while researching this story—and as you’re about to see—thanks to the aforementioned zipper, they also happen to make the perfect boots for traveling, hence the luggage featured in a quarter of the photos below.

If this all isn’t enough to get you to go out and buy a pair, let me just remind you that these It boots of the season also just happen to come in under $200, with a range of colors and materials. Oh, and check out all the inspiration below.

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It me!

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If the weather in New York allowed for it, I'd be wearing this outfit today.

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I guess I forgot to mention before that they look great with dresses.

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When a mega blogger who literally has everything wears an affordable item on repeat, one must pay attention.

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WWW editor Lauren Eggertsen is also a fan.

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Make for cute couples pics.

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The white is perfect for lightening up your cold-weather wardrobe.

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Save space in your carry-on and wear them on the plane.

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Comfortable for walking around all day in, too.

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Edgy but not too edgy—you know?

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To be honest, I'd wear anything the Scandinavians approve of.

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Oh, they also make for cute photo opps.

Up next: all the other black ankle boots I'm loving right now.

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Since starting as an intern back in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles here at Who What Wear, and she is currently Editor-at-Large. It was a less expected route, seeing as she was graduating from business school at USC when this all began, but it has turned out to be the best one for her. Fast-forward to 2024, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was an intern starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to classic pieces and neutral basics but will always make an exception for something colorful, printed, or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a good party is dressing up for one. On weekdays, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious for dinner and trying to force her husband to watch Summer House.