What are Ankle Boots?

Ankle boots are boots whose upper ends at the ankle or just above, that is, they are shorter models than the boots, harness boots or riding boots, for example.

Many readers ask me what ankle boots are and how we can differentiate them from other boots , I can say that it is not a difficult task, just pay attention, because the look reveals it!

These shoes are common in both men’s and women’s fashion, but men are not as familiar with the term, however, models known to this audience as the desert boot and chukka boot (photo above) are considered ankle boots.

Boots type chelsea can be ankle boots, but there are also some slightly elongated variations of them, for this reason most manufacturers and stores to separate the desert and chukkas.

The reduced size of the pipe makes these shoes more versatile, as they can be used on not so cold days. The most sophisticated can even take the place of dress shoes in formal combinations, as it has a very clean and classic look, advancing into the dress boots category .

Another positive point is that the short barrel gives more freedom of movement and makes the boot more comfortable, especially when it has a good finish that protects the area just above the heel.

Even so, unkle boots are considered casual, like every boot, however, the type of leather or their color can make the model more or less formal. Suede, common in desert boots , for example, is very casual and combines very well with jeans, twill and chino, while the classic black leather chukka can fit in more serious suits, as mentioned above.

summing up

The ankle boot is not a model, but a category of shoes that includes boots with a short ankle that ends at or just above that and usually the chukka boot and desert boot models are the best representatives in men’s fashion.

That is, it does not matter the type of leather, color or sole, but the shape . ; )

And just out of curiosity: in English it is relatively common to see high-top or half-top sneakers classified as ankle sneakers .