Heel boots run from a low block heel to a full stiletto, so the same category covers an everyday ankle boot and a dressier evening pair. High heel boots give height and a longer line, while block and kitten heels stay steady for all-day wear.

Shaft length is the other choice. Ankle and mid-calf styles sit under jeans and trousers, while over-the-knee boots read leggier with a dress or skirt. For a cleaner pull-on shape, a heeled chelsea boot keeps the elastic-panel silhouette with a bit of lift.

Black leather leads, alongside tan, brown and neutral finishes that carry from work to weekend. Want height under the sole rather than the heel? Compare with platform boots. Browse the full women's boots range to see heel boots alongside the season's other shapes.