Black ankle boots are the hardest-working pair in a South African winter wardrobe, neutral enough to carry almost any outfit. This edit gathers styles in leather, suede and vegan finishes across flat, block-heel and stacked-heel shapes.

Chelsea boots with elastic side panels pull on in seconds, while lace-up and buckle pairs add structure to jeans and midi skirts. Block heels lift an outfit for the office or evenings out; flat soles keep daytime and travel easy.

For more choice, browse the full ankle boots range in every colour, explore black boots in knee-high and combat shapes, or see the wider women's boots collection.