Walk into winter in style

Now that fall is officially underway, women everywhere are set to spend the next few months tackling that annual wardrobe challenge: how to navigate all the practical considerations of ever-decreasing temperatures without having to compromise on personal style. And if your immediate response to this problem isn’t to head straight for Sorel, then you clearly haven’t slipped on a pair of the heritage label’s boots yet.

The brand was founded in 1962 in Canada (so its team knows a thing or two about inclement weather) and its mission for more than 50 years has been to strike the perfect balance between fashion and function. The company is full of experts when it comes to the cutting-edge and the latest tech – hand-crafted waterproof shells, hyper-insulating felt frost plugs and moisture-wicking linings are just some of the design features you can find across the collections. 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.

When it comes to aesthetic, Sorel also has heavyweight fashion credentials. It won’t have escaped your notice that elevated hiking boots are one of this season’s most desirable pieces, or that Sorel’s signature mix of tan suede and shearling conjures a pleasingly 1970s vibe that chimes neatly with FW18’s mood and obsession with corduroy and retro hues.

Styling-wise, this means that you’ll want them in constant rotation as useful, ultra-versatile day-to-day boots, rather than just saving them for snowy days. We suggest that you reach for the label’s timeless Cozy Joan boots in tan or gray suede, and wear them with everything from your heritage-check coat 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. And 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 inbuilt heel and pair it with pretty much everything in your closet.