Stylish and practical — fashion salutes new boots style

From a horse-riders' boot to fisherman’s wader, a rainy day welly, or a ski boot for the slopes, the footwear now vying for a place in your wardrobe is stylish and utilitarian — perfect for the uncertain future we face.

While Crocs and house slippers took precedence throughout the pandemic, boots are the closest we will come to bridging a close gap between casual and formal in the months ahead.