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What makes a good black boot? It depends on whom you ask. A general rule of thumb, though: It has to be sturdy, reliable, and versatile. If you’re going to invest in a pair, it should a pair you can wear with almost anything.
As we start to replace our sandals with loafers and Mary Janes, we also have rounded up the black boots the Cut Shop team swears by at every price point (and other great options, too).
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So, you’re looking for the best black boots for women?
➼ Our top picks
➼ Best black boots under $200
➼ Best black boots under $500
➼ Best black boots under $900
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Both senior shopping editor Bianca Nieves and photo editor Maridelis Morales Rosado swear by their Vagabond Shoemakers boots. Nieves always brings out her pairs (yes, multiple) out when fall arrives. The brand offers a wide range of footwear, but its selection of sturdy black-leather boots reigns supreme.
Shopping writer Chinea Rodriguez has worn these bulky platform boots regularly since buying them five years ago. They have managed to withstand six winters in the city and are still intact.
Fashion news writer Danya Issawi swears by another western-inspired pair from Isabel Marant. While you can shop this pair now, she also recommends adding them to your wishlist and checking back for sales. (That’s how she got her pair!)
Because you need a good black boot for fancier occasions. Fashion and beauty writer Asia Milia Ware’s favorite? These statement boots from Hanifa. Featuring a sculptural heel and detail on the square toe, this anything-but-basic pair is also wide-calf friendly.
Nieves absolutely loves her Hunter rain boots. Whenever she wears them she feels like Alexa Chung walking around the Glastonbury grounds. She wears them year round, but yes, expect things to get sweaty during summer.
While the pair Nieves owns isn’t exactly this one, it’s extremely similar. She took hers on her two-week trip to Paris without trying them on and didn’t regret it. Nieves walked the streets of the City of Lights without having to rely on Band-Aids or thick socks.
Contributor Emilia Petrarca speaks highly of Loeffler Randall’s boots. If you’re looking for a classic ankle boot, consider the brand’s best-selling pair.
Best Black Boots Under $200
Steve Madden is a good option for boots that look way pricier than they actually are. We love the hardware details on these biker boots that you can contrast with pretty dresses and skirts until fall. They’re also adjustable.
Blundstone boots are somewhat of a cult-favorite Chelsea boot. They’re casual, heavy-duty, and comfortable enough to wear all day.
The key design feature of this boot is the pointed toe. Which, if we remember correctly from watching What Not to Wear, means it’ll make your legs look longer.
It’s not every day you can score a Schutz bootie for under $125. That being said, we highly recommend you take advantage of this sale before it’s too late, because these pointed black boots are a classic everybody should own.
Best Black Boots Under $500
Get the yee without too much haw with these subtle western-inspired boots from Staud.
Is it a sock? Is it a boot? It’s both and we’re here for it. These soft leather stretch booties from Reformation hug your feet just right and bring an elevated touch to the most casual of outfits.
If you struggle to find wide-calf boots, that’s kind of Duo’s whole thing. The boot brand offers a variety of calf sizes and even a tool to measure your calves for the right fit.
Because a good pair of knee-high boots don’t have to break the bank. This chic pair from Vince Camuto is just over $200, with a square toe and easy-to-walk-in chunky black heels. The boots have a looser fit on the calf for wearing over denim, and they also come in wide-calf sizes.
Mid-calf booties are hard to pull off. A style hack we love is pairing them with midi skirts. That way you add the right dimension to an outfit without cropping your body awkwardly.
We love Maguire for its ballet flats and sandals, but its boots are just as good. These high boots have the perfect, low-block heel you can comfortably wear every day.
You know us, we love a good St. Agni item, especially if it’s discounted, and these black boots aren’t the exception.
Best Black Boots Under $900
If you’ve worn your Ganni buckle ballet flats to death, try swapping them out for the equally cool boot version. Between the block heel and silver hardware, these are sure to go viral.
If you’re into the idea of wearing leg warmers but are on the fence with styling, might we suggest these folded-over boots from Miista? These look like they came straight out of Marc Jacobs’s ’90s-grunge campaign.
If you dreamed of owning the Acne Studio Jenson boots back in 2007, might we suggest this updated silhouette? They are just as sleek but not every blogger in the cyber world is wearing them (yet).
The Stuart Weitzman 5050 boots look classic even though they’re slightly over-the-knee. If you’re torn between wanting to look normal and loving drama, these are the boots for you.
All the fashion girlies love Labucq’s high boots and we all wish we could afford them, too.