Give your wardrobe a reboot

If you’ve been paying attention then you’ll have noticed that boots of every possible incarnation are fashion’s current big obsession. And with good reason; thanks to your favorite labels, they have all the desirability that you could wish for when the temperature drops: a practical option in the face of winter weather, without having to compromise on personal style.

The most savvy know that the obvious solution is to head for heritage footwear label Sorel. The brand, with the signature polar bear logo that you’re sure to recognize, was founded in Canada in 1962 (so its team knows a thing or two about inclement weather), and its mission for more than half a century has been to strike the perfect balance between fashion and function. Its team are experts when it comes to the cutting-edge and hi-tech; you can rely upon them for features including handcrafted waterproof shells, hyper-insulating felt frost plugs and moisture-wicking linings. So, whether you’re headed for the slopes or the city streets, you can go about your day safe in the knowledge that your feet will be warm and dry.

This season, the label effortlessly taps into FW18’s most standout trends. Choose from elevated hiking boots or a signature mix of tan suede and shearling that, by happy coincidence, conjures a pleasingly ’70s vibe, chiming neatly with fashion’s obsession with corduroy and retro hues.

When it comes to fitting Sorel’s boots into your wardrobe, you’ll want them in constant rotation as useful, ultra-versatile day-to-day boots rather than saving them for snowy days. Yes, you can wear them to the office – just reach for the label’s timeless Explorer Joan boot in tan or gray suede and wear them with everything from heritage check coats and skinny tailored pants to midi skirts and oversized knits. Or look to the more directional Kinetic boot, with its statement zig-zag sole and contrasting gray felt front, just the thing to add a utilitarian edge to your favorite off-duty denim or go-to printed dress. Add if you’re in need of a bit of a lift, then Sorel has you covered too; reach for the Joan of Arctic Wedge boot with its irresistible inbuilt heel and pair it with pretty much everything in your closet.