Readily jumping on the trend bandwagon the moment something becomes “in vogue” has never quite been my style. I’d rather take a reserved approach. Wait and see if it’s something that might have more of an everlasting foothold in my closet. And this trend – chunky boots – is one which I’m not only drawn to, but can see having some real longevity (for *me* anyway). A pair I added to my own closet are these from Porte & Paire. They reminded me a lot of The Row’s Farrah Boots, but with a more attainable price point. A hybrid sock/boot of sorts. So this week’s “weekly wishlist” is a small edit of my top picks when it comes to those chunky-soled boots.
& Other Stories beige/black chunky leather Chelsea boots | Starting in the top left hand corner, with these pale beige and black Chelsea boots from & Other Stories. What I really liked about these is the contrast between the black rubberised soles & elastic panel, and the leather of the shoe. It makes them interesting to look at, beyond the fact that they’re a chunky boot.
Miss Selfridge Cleated Sole Chunky Boots | Next up is Miss Selfridge. I don’t often pick a faux leather shoe for myself, but I wanted to include at least one non-leather alternative in the mix. These have a much more prominent “cleated” effect, making these a good dupe if you’ve been drawn to the Prada Monolith styles. Also love how glossy these look.
Proenza Schouler lug sole Chelsea boots | Most of the lug-soled shoes I’ve seen tend to be in black, ivory/beige or khaki hues. So these stood out to me as a warm-toned alternative. Again, you have that same contrast between the elasticated panels/sole and the body of the boot. The key difference here being the white contrast stitching on the sole. Based on the model photos I think these have quite a slim profile around the ankle, which I find really flattering, and perfect paired with a straight leg trouser or jean.
Freelance Shoes beige chaser boots | As much as I love contrast elements on shoes, from a styling perspective a monochrome style – or at least one where the “body” of the shoe matches the sole – is less fussy. The reason being that outfits tend to look best when there’s an element of “three”; part of why you might feel a little off when you have high contrast. So, I liked this style as another “neutral” option, and again that they had that super thick and chunky sole. Similar to the & Other Stories pair, there is that thick welt detail between the sole and the upper, which adds in some extra texture.
Paul Green lug sole chelsea boots | Final pair I wanted to share are actually part of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (you can see all my picks here). These are a black crinkled patent leather; love that shine element, and the crinkle effect gives the boot additional dimension.
So those are a round up of my five top picks, in addition to a handful of other favourites below. Is this a “trend” you’ll be trying out, or will you be sticking to a more streamlined boot silhouette?
