It’s that time of year when it’s wise to remember these words of wisdom from author and serious all-weather walker, Alfred Wainwight MBE: “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.” With this in mind, alongside a decent winter coat, the most important adaptation for inclement climes is, without doubt, footwear. The next step being, learning how to wear boots with jeans.

A solid pair of boots is your foundation for (virtually) everything life throws at you, and there’s perhaps no greater marriage in the fashion world than your best boots and favourite jeans. Together, they’re two items that look better the more worn in they become – over time their natural materials will take on a look unique to you, and the combination of the two will give you style options all winter.

There’s also a pair of boots for every style preference, from smarter, ideal-for-the-office Chelsea boots, to substantial, all-weather Derbys designed to survive a rained-soaked commute. Or look to the rise in streetwear-inspired silhouettes recently – hybrid trainer-meets-lightweight-hiking-boots for those after a contemporary look.

The choice is endless, and the focus is two-fold; form and function. Get both with one of the following styles, and pairing them with a selection of denim will be a doddle.

How To Wear Boots With Jeans

Chelsea Boots

One of the smartest boots of all, the slim round-toe and elegant cut of this London classic was originally designed in the late 1800s for Queen Victoria, no less. Her bootmaker added the functional elasticated sides to the boot, with a pull-on tab at the back, designed to make them easy to slip on or off. Today Chelsea boots have barely changed; two plain pieces of leather form the upper for a clean minimalist look and combined with its low heel you have one of the most iconic, adaptable styles of boot. There place in style hasn’t changed either, making it the perfect boot to start with when learning how to wear boots with jeans.