ankle boot

Low-cut footwear option

An ankle boot is a boot that extends to just above the ankle, shorter than calf-height boots but taller than shoes.

Ankle boots bridge casual and formal wear, appearing in styles from rugged work boots to sleek heeled designs: She paired ankle boots with cropped jeans.

Also called a bootie when styled for fashion rather than function.

construction

leather

Tanned animal skin

  • suedeBuffed leather underside
  • zipperToothed closure device
  • buckleFrame-and-prong fastener

lace-up · pull-on · heel · sole · outsole · insole · footbed · gusset · toecap · stitching

comfort

cushioned

Made softer or gentler

breathable · lightweight · orthopedic · snug · insulated · waterproof · slip-resistant · ergonomic · roomy · broken-in

style

chic

Tasteful, current flair

elegant · bohemian · western · combat · riding · wedge · platform · stiletto · moto · harness

occasion

autumn

Post-summer cooling period

festival · weekend · everyday · transitional · layering · commute · travel · all-day · versatile · dress-up

Categories
Opposites
boot height/shaft length

ankle boothip boot

Waterproof boot reaching hip

thigh-high · knee boot · wader · riding boot · go-go boot

coverage/exposure

ankle bootsandal

Sole with straps

flip-flop · barefoot · slide · slingback · mule

Family

boot, booty, ankle, bootleg, anklet, reboot, bootlace, bootee, anklebone

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G