12 heavy-duty boots you’ll love

It’s official; the weatherman has announced that it is going to snow this week, so we need to get ready.
It's time to dig out those thermals and get your hat, gloves and massive scarves at the ready, winter is finally here. As the old wives' tale goes, if your feet are warm then the rest of your body will be - so you need to get your footwear sorted ASAP. The key to avoiding frosty feet is a well insulated and ready-for-anything pair of boots, more simply put … heavy-duty boots.
Thankfully for us heavy-duty boots have stepped away from awful hiking connotations and had very stylish makeover these past years, meaning they’re not just reserved for the snow. Fancy gold hardware, luxe fabrics, soft to touch faux fur and funky laces are the key motifs to look out for when shopping for this style of boot.
Presenter Holly Willoughby was a big fan of heavy-duty boots during her stint in the jungle. We're pretty sure she'll be digging them out this week when the snow sets.
No need to fear, as these boots are easier to style thank you think; it’s more about getting the confidence to just go for it.
Opt for a slim fit
Like all types of boots, the chicest way to wear them is with a pair of well-fitted jeans, and this couldn’t be truer than with heavy-duty ones.
Slimmer/ skinny cuts are best suited for these as you can tuck them into thick socks for extra warmth. Team with a long-line chunky knit and you’ve got the weekend walk ensemble sorted.
Go for thicker tights
Other easy ways to wear is with a long sleeve midi dress and thick pair of tights. Styling tip - if you’re opting for super bold boots, then make sure your dress is plain to really make them stand out. Slimmer style heavy-duty boots also look great slightly cropped trousers.
So without further ado, here are our favourite heavy-duty boots.
Ankle boot £75 available now at M&S
Fiona boot £169 available now at Hobbs
White boots £85 available now from Office
Studded ankle boots £155 available now from Cole Haan
Water repellent ankle boots £50 available from Next
Suede faux fur boots £189 available now at Kurt Geiger
Faux fur boot £275 available now from Russell & Bromley
Lace up boots £79.99 available now from Mango
Black leather lace up boots £139 available now from Massimo Dutti
Ashton ankle boots £89 available now from Topshop
Ankle welly boots £50 available now from Dune
Luxury hiker boot £295 available now from Russell & Bromley
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