Combat boots trace back to military boots, built for durability with reinforced leather, lace-up fronts and thick treaded soles. That heritage is why black combat boots have become a year-round staple rather than a seasonal buy, holding their own with denim, dresses and tailoring alike.

Combat boots for women run from flat military-style boots to block-heeled pairs, mostly in black leather with white and brown in the mix. If you want a cleaner line, compare them with ankle boots, or look across the broader lace up boots for other laced shapes.

Style them with ripped denim and an oversized jacket for a grunge lean, or against a floral dress and opaque tights to soften the edge. For a heavier sole and more height, see chunky boots. Browse the full women's boots range to place the combat boot alongside the season's other shapes.