I love having a few high-quality, warm and versatile shoes in my closet for each season. Here are my go-to favorite shoes for winter!

We’re not quite into winter weather in Dallas, but lots of you have winter weather and are asking for my favorite shoes for colder weather.

So here are some essential winter shoes from my closet that get tons of use during the colder months.

Favorite Shoes for Winter

1. Chelsea Boots

• These have been my go-to cold weather shoes for the last two winters. This specific pair was just discontinued in black (thankfully thousands of you grabbed them before they were gone, and they’re still available in some other colors in a few sizes) but if you didn’t, there are a few similar options out there that look pretty good!
  • Thursday Chelsea Boots
  • Hush Puppies Chelsea Boots
  • Nordstrom Chelsea Boots (these are the new version of the ones I have)

Lace Up Sherpa Boots

• I bought these a few years ago from DSW, but now Target has an almost identical pair for under $45! They are cozy and cute with leggings or skinny jeans, and add a fun pop to any outfit. Plus the shearling tongue makes them nice and warm.

Over the Knee Boots

• Over the knee boots are a great shoe option that gives you that legs-for-days look. I’ve actually owned a few pairs over the years and found that my black flat heel pair has been my most worn. I ended up selling or donating the other ones, but held on to these for all these years. You can wear them with skinny jeans or leggings or faux leather leggings.

Dressy black ankle boots

• A pair of dressy ankle boots is a closet staple for me. I wear them with jeans or dress pants or skirts and dresses – they’re so versatile, and are a great alternative when you need to dress up but don’t want to wear heels. Again, mine are a few years old, but these ones are very similar!

Knee-high suede boots

• Mine are many, many years old, so I can’t even remember where I got them, but THIS is a similar pair. They’re a great shoe option for winter with dresses or with skinny jeans. I prefer wearing them with dresses, and if it’s too cold to show some bare leg, toss on some sheer black tights or navy blue tights, or another dark rich color to keep your legs warm and add a pop. You could also wear leggings underneath and wear them with a midi dress so the leggings never show. If you’re going out in weather that’s wet, I’d recommend treating these boots first. I have a post about it RIGHT HERE!

Neutral sneakers

• During the summer, I wear white sneakers constantly. But during the winter, my white sneakers sometimes feel too bright and stark for my winter outfits (you can still wear them — I showed some ways HERE), so a more neutral pair of sneakers is a great option for me to have. I have many pairs of sneakers that I like wearing in the winter, but these are a new pair that I’m loving. (Code MERRICK20 works for $20 off for new customers).

Black pumps

•  Black pumps are a classic closet staple, and I wear mine all the time during the winter when I need a dressy close toed shoe. They’re super versatile, and the patent leather keeps them from getting damaged in wet conditions. You could do a brushed leather, but I think a patent leather feels more modern and chic. Pair them with jeans and a blouse, a sweater and jeans, or with a dress. Mine are Manolo Blahnik brand, but this pair gets great reviews and is a fraction of the price.

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