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A pair of good ladies boots is a must for the wardrobe of a fashionista. Boots are shoes that completely enclose the foot and come in various styles like heeled, flats or wedged styles. Boots for women come in different lengths like ankle boots, knee length boots, thigh high boots, and calf length boot. Modern boots are available in a wide variety of colours, materials and sizes, not to speak of designs and styles of which there are so many as to be mind boggling.
Ankle high boots are the only type of boots that have remained popular since the 19th century without a break. Knee length boots are versatile and come in a wide variety of materials like leather, fabric and suede. They also came in various colours. The thigh length boots are also known as cuissardes or over the knee boots. During the 16th 18th centuries these boots were mostly worn by men to protect the legs while riding. Later on during the 1960s these boots were adopted by women as a fashion item. Calf- length boots are challenging to wear and even average legs look fat. These boots are often worn under long skirts or under pants so that the top of the boot is covered.
Different ladies boots serve different purposes. Some are worn for style and some for comfort but even those designed for comfort have a dash of style. Boots for women come in various styles like Go-go boots, Chelsea boots, Mukluks, Russian boots etc. There are different boots for sports like Ski boots, Hiking boots, Snowboard boots etc. There are other boots like dress boots, work boots, weather boots etc. There are so many varieties of women's boots available in the market that you can get confused. So when you have to buy a pair of boots think correctly and act judiciously. Style gurus would advocate having more than a couple of boots in your closet since no single boot can match all occasions or dress styles.
Go-go-boots are a style of women's fashion boots. These low heeled boots first appeared in the 1960s. In recent times any style of knee length boots are described as go-go-boots irrespective of their heel height. These boots have chiselled, pointed, or rounded toe and are of a simple shape. These boots are fastened onto the foot by a back or side zipper although lace up are not uncommon. Go-go-boots are a part of ladies boots collection and are made of various materials like vinyl or plastic and come in various colours and sizes.
Mukluks or Kamik are traditionally made up of seal skin or reindeer skin. These soft boots were originally worn by aboriginal people of the Arctic region. Any soft boot designed for cold weather is called Mukluks and the modern designs are similar to high-top athletic shoes. A style of knee or calf length fashion ladies boots are called Russian boots. These boots were popular during the early part of the 20th century. Work boots are comfortable to wear; they mainly come in neutral or basic shades. Work boots helps to maintain a formal look and can be worn to the workplace. Weather boots are useful during rain, snow and other weather conditions. They protect against water and are insulated to keep the feet warm in cold conditions. The soles are non-skid types for traction in slippery conditions.
