The Best Lace-Up Boots 2019 Has to Offer Right Now

last updated 18 March 2021

As someone who is perpetually cold and hasn't been blessed with a hand that's steady enough to achieve the perfect pedicure, I can't wait for boot season. There's nothing quite as satisfying as slipping into a pair of boots for the first time, taking a look in the mirror and marvelling at how cool they make your basic jeans-and-jumper outfits look. As such, I've already got a boot wish list as long as my arm, and it's only August.

At the top of my list is a pair of lace-up boots. Since last winter, when By Far's Becca boots decorated the feet of every influencer I follow, and I've found myself pining after all the Victoriana-inspired ankle-grazers I missed out on. However, patience is a virtue, and after By Far's sellout success in 2018, I was sure there would be a plethora of chic lace-up boots to choose from in 2019. Well, it turns out I was right.

It's only just the start of autumn, but already, there are so many brilliant lace-up boots to choose from. Zara's blue calf-length pair have been a hit amongst fashion editors, while the likes of Manu Atelier's colour-block iterations have caught the attention of countless influencers.

Their classic aesthetic means they'll look equally as sleek styled with prim midi skirts and minidresses as they will with refined tailoring. I have my eye firmly fixed on (yep, you guessed it) Zara's white almond-toe pair, but when they look this good, I'm hardly choosy.

Much like last year, I doubt these beauties will be sticking around for long, so be sure to keep scrolling to see how influencers are wearing them, then proceed to shop the best lace-up boots 2019 has to offer before they inevitably sell out.

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Liv gives us a masterclass in casual dressing with her combination of lace-up boots, kick-flare jeans and a Borg jacket.

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Maria dresses down her slinky slip skirt with a pair of black leather lace-up boots.

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Alyssa injects some colour into her attire with a pair of bright lace-up boots in yellow.

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Jeanette too has fallen for Manu Atelier's "duck" boots.

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Katherine takes the tonal approach by wearing her Whistles boots with a checked skirt and camel jumper.

SHOP OUR EDIT OF THE BEST LACE-UP BOOTS

Arket

Leather Lace-Up Boots

These ones are great.

By Far

Becca Black Leather Boots

The boots that kicked off the trend last year: By Far's iconic Becca ankle-grazers.

Legres

Tread-Sole Lace-Up Leather Boots

White boots will give any outfit a cool overhaul.

Free People

Eberley Lace-Up Boots

This will look excellent worn with vintage-wash denim.

Manu Atelier

Leather Ankle Boots

An updated version of Jessie Bush's Manu Atelier boots.

Miu Miu

Lace Up Boots

Could these be the most perfect boots in existence?

By Far

Becca Glossed Mock Croc Boots

Mock-croc finishes never fail to look expensive.

Zara

Lace-Up Leather Boots

These are the boots every fashion editor has on their wish list. Get your name on the for the next drop.

Tabitha Simmons

Porter Snake-Effect Boots

In case you missed the memo, snake-print boots are big news this autumn.

Diane Von Furstenberg

Dakota Lace-Up Boots

Western lace-ups? What have we done to deserve such perfect shoes?

Jimmy Choo Blayre Leather Lace-Up Boots 795

Blayre Leather Lace-Up Boots

You'll wear these lace-ups for years to come.

Marques'Almeida

Lace-Up Patent Boots

Wear these boots with a moody floral midi dress for a cool trend clash.

Marks and Spencer

Lace-Up Ankle Boots

These berry boots are selling fast.

Miu Miu

Suede Ankle Boots

Part hiker, part Victoriana.

Zara

Technical High Heel Lace-Up Boots

These will look so cool paired with a leopard-print midi dress.

By Far

Snake Print Lace-Up Boots

Snake motifs are still just as big a trend for autumn/winter 2019 as they were in 2018.

Zara

High Heel Boots With Lace-Up Toe

These ankle boots look so much more expensive than they actually are.

Rejina Pyo

Simone Lace-Up Leather Ankle Boots

Sculptural heels are high on the sartorial agenda right now.

Zara

Lace-Up Boots in Buttercup

Wear these boots with camel and cream tones for instant luxe.

Marks and Spencer

Leather Lace-Up Boots

Who knew boots that look like this could come with such appeasing price tags?

ASOS

Redwood Western Boots

The heel on these boots is sublime.

Office

Astra Heeled Lace-Up Boots

You'll wear these lace-up utility boots day in and day out.

Zara

Suede Lace-Up Boots

Zara's white lace-up boots now come in a versatile tan hue.

New Look

Black Pointed Lace-Up Boots

No one would ever guess how affordable these boots are.

This post was originally published at an earlier time and has since been updated.

Check off the rest of the season's key looks with our expertly curated autumn/winter 2019 trend report.

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Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s Deputy Editor and has over fourteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and authoritative content for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, talent interviews self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their search and keyword planning, works closely with the fashion and beauty team on strategy and continues to pen many of her own articles. Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine's contributed to publications including Grazia, InStyle Marie Claire, Elle and Look, amongst others.