Ankle boots are all the rage, and for good reason. They’re easy to slip on, work for almost every season, and are extremely versatile in terms of what outfits you can wear them with. They are professional enough for a lot of work places, they can be dressed up to go out, and they can be worn casually to do errands around town. The best thing about them is they’re totally stylish and make you look put together. So even if you’re going for a casual vibe, you’ll still look effortlessly chic.
I’ve always had trouble finding really comfortable shoes. I’m prone to getting blisters, and although a night out in heels is doable, wearing them everyday would be totally out of the question. I was more than psyched when sneakers came back in as an “It” style, but sometimes you need footwear that’s a little bit sharper. For the days when sneakers just won’t cut it, ankle boots are the perfect alternative. They’re dressier so you can get away with them at the office, or a meeting, or a night out to dinner. And if you have a long day of shopping, or walking around, they’re comfortable enough to see you through it.
Ankle boots have become a fundamental part of my wardrobe – I have them in a bunch of colors and styles. You can build your outfits around them knowing that whatever you wear will be elevated by your boots. Think about it. Jeans and a button-up white shirt is a classic minimalist outfit. It’s the accessories you wear with the ensemble that can make or break it. Couple it with a pair of fringed or buckled ankle boots, a low-hanging pendant necklace and retro sun glasses, and you’ll look so incredibly chic.
On the other hand, ankle boots work with dressy outfits to elevate them even more. A pretty frock dress with lace-up ankle boots? Perfection. A suede skirt with a bow tie blouse paired with cut out ankle boots? Stunning. No matter your personal style or what occasion you have in your books, there’s an ankle boot (or five) for you.
The other great thing about them is you can choose your ideal height. I love ankle boots with low heels because they’re super comfortable and easy to walk in, but if you prefer high-heeled booties, there are lots of options too. There is such of huge range of ankle boot styles and that’s what makes them so popular. Even the smallest detail could make a big difference on a pair of black boots, and it will make you want both! Perhaps there’s elastic sides on one and a buckle on another. Sure, they’re both black, but they have completely different aesthetics and can be worn with different outfits.
Whatever it is you may be looking for, take a look at 25 stylish ankle boots under $50!
FRINGED
Fringed Ankle Boots by merakilane featuring gray booties
1. Yoins grey fringed pointed heeled ankle boot
2. SheIn apricot chunky heel tassel zipper boots
3. ModCloth tassel of my eye bootie
4. GOJANE ride a cowgirl fringed chunky booties
5. Nasty Gal Celeste fringe bootie
I love booties with fringe – it gives them such a cool, western flair. You can pair them with jeans and a chambray button up shirt for a purely western vibe, or dress them up with a leather skirt for a night hitting the town. They’re really cute and they look so cool when you walk, the fringe swinging from side to side!
BLACK
Black Ankle Boots Under $50 by merakilane featuring black ankle boots
6. Boohoo Julia zip trim buckle Chelsea boot
7. Truffle Collection Jessie ankle boots
8. ASOS RESIDENT ankle boots
9. NLY Shoes mixed material ankle boot
10. ModCloth sleek preview bootie
Everyone needs a pair (or two) of black ankle boots. They’re so versatile and can be worn dressed up or down depending on what look you’re going for. Heading out to brunch with friends? Throw on some culottes, a cute turtle neck tee, and your favourite ankle boots. Going to a cool new restaurant for date night? Dress them up with your sharpest jeans, a loose tank, and a moto jacket. They’ll see you through just about anything!
CUT OUTS
Cut out ankle boots we love! by merakilane featuring pointed toe booties
11. ModCloth adventure essential bootie
12. ASOS REALITY CHECK suede western ankle boots
13. Akira laser cut peep toe heeled ankle booties
14. OFFICE Juno suede ankle boots
15. ROMWE brown V cut brush pointed toe boots
Ankle boots with cut outs are incredibly chic. The detail gives them an unexpected edge you don’t always find in a boot. Cut out ankle boots work especially well for spring as they let your feet breathe a little bit more in the warmer weather than if they were fully closed. Wear them with your edgiest outfit, or pair them with a more conservative getup to give it a little somethin’ somethin’.
LACE-UPS
Lace Up Ankle Boots Under $50 by merakilane featuring lace up booties
16. ZOOSHOO varsity-01 bootie
17. Wet Seal lace-up combat booties with braid detail
18. BAYO lace-up short boots
19. GOJANE step lively perforated booties
20. Soda cute chunky lace up leatherette zipper ankle bootie
There’s something preppy about lace-up ankle booties that makes them so utterly appealing. I can totally see them with a cool school girl outfit. Skirts worn with tights are their perfect match, and they also look awesome with dresses. They pair well with pretty much anything, but there’s an innocence and femininity to lace-ups unlike any other style on this list.
BUCKLED
Buckled Ankle Boots Under $50 by merakilane featuring faux-leather boots
21. ModCloth main street strut bootie
22. Liliana footwear brown Laguna chunky boot
23. ASOS exit 70s ankle boots
24. Shoe Box vine triple buckle western detail ankle boot
25. Journee collection multi strap ankle boots
Ankle boots with buckle detailing are rugged in the coolest way. The moto-style boot give off a covetable edginess that couples perfectly with casual ensembles. Slip on a plain white tee tucked in to boyfriend jeans or leather leggings with a jean jacket for an effortless, cool girl look.
Whatever your style, colour preference, or most-loved material, ankle boots will have you looking completely on point!
