As we get deeper into the colder months, I'm sure you, like me, have been busy bringing out all your boots now that the weather actually calls for them. For those chilly days when you don't want to think too hard about what to wear, an easy jeans-and-boots combo will never fail you. Throw on a coordinating knit sweater or cardigan and a warm coat and you're good to go. The only thing you might have to think about when it comes to the lower portion of your look is what jeans go with what boots. If you haven't gotten rid of your skinny jeans yet, they do work well with mid-calf and knee-high boots with a wider shaft. You can also messily stuff your wide-leg jeans into taller boots for a cool, undone look.
Wide- and barrel-leg jeans can fit over boots with a wider shaft, and straight-leg jeans always look perfect with trusty ankle boots. Keep scrolling to shop all the best boots that'll liven up even your most basic pair of jeans, from moto and Western styles to sleek square-toe and stiletto alternatives.
Zara
Topstitch Suede Ankle Boots
From the side seam to the square toe, every detail of these mid-calf boots is perfection.
Jeffrey Campbell
Darling Pointed Toe Boot
These are great because the shaft is slim, making it easy to fit underneath any denim style (minus skinny).
J.Crew
Stevie Ankle Boots
For some holiday flair, these green embossed boots would pair well with black jeans.
KHAITE
Marfa Suede Ankle Boots
This Khaite pair is next-level with the suede outer and angled heel.
H&M
Heeled Leather Ankle Boots
You can't ignore the price point of these luxe-looking ankle boots.
Zara
Kitten Heel Knee High Boots
Give your skinny jeans new life with these shiny, wide-shaft boots.
J.Crew
Moto Ankle Boots in Suede
Silver hardware on moto boots is hard to pass on.
Jeffrey Campbell
Ichabod Square Toe Bootie
This '90s-inspired shape will go with any style of jeans.
J.Crew
Stevie Knee-High Pull-On Boots
Knee-high boots with a tiny heel are always a great go-to with denim. You can tuck your pants in for an undone kind of look or wear them with barrel- or wide-leg jeans.
H&M
Chelsea Boots
You can never go wrong when pairing Chelsea boots with denim.
Jeffrey Campbell
Sherpal Bootie
The structure of this style is on point.
The Row
Textured-Nubuck Platform Ankle Boots
Straight-leg, bootcut, or kick-flare jeans would go great with these edgy front-zip boots from The Row.
Steve Madden
Dusty Bootie
This chocolate-brown option is pure luxury.
H&M
Suede Ankle Boots
A simple straight-leg style would look great with these suede stunners.
Frye
Harness Square Toe Engineer Boot
The harness on these boots gives them such a cool look.
AEYDE
Belinda Suede Ankle Boots
If you're shopping for more subtle Western boots, look no further than these suede ones.
Steve Madden
Vinka Bootie
Sock-like boot shapes can be work with any jeans silhouette, and I'm loving the snakeskin effect on these.
Maison Margiela
Tabi Split-Toe Leather Ankle Boots
Tabis are divisive, but they can really make a simple outfit stand out.
Clarks
Octavia Up Western Boot
Tuck skinny jeans into these boots or wear them with roomier jeans.
Blondo
Tessa Waterproof Knee High Boot
I love a pair of boots that really hug your calves. Plus, these ones are waterproof as a bonus.
Rag
Bone
Jax Moto Buckle Boots
Buckle up in these square-toe black boots.
Ugg
Classic Ultra Mini Platform Boot
On those days when you don't feel like dressing up, run your errands in baggy jeans and these Mini Platform Ugg Boots.
Tory Burch
City Western Boot
Make these Tory Burch boots the star of your outfit with roomy or skinny jeans.
Reformation
Belinda Knee High Boot
These suede sock boots are definitely a look.
H&M
Heeled Ankle Boots
The crisscross detail of these buckle boots is actually so chic.
ZARA
Split Leather Ankle Boots
Loving the color of these heeled booties.
Reformation
Rosina Ankle Boot
These simple black boots with a block heel are a no-brainer.
Steve Madden
Dagne Knee High Boot
A simply lovely choice.
Frye
Sacha Western Chelsea Boot
These worn-in leather boots will go well with barrel-leg jeans for a full-on yeehaw vibe.
Marc Fisher
Iggy Kitten Heel Bootie
A flared heel on pointed black boots is it.
Franco Sarto
Anna Pointed Toe Bootie
Or opt for boots with a stiletto heel if you want something a little sleeker.
Reformation
Payton Stretch Bootie
If you're a ballet-flats person in the summer, these are the perfect winter boots for you.
Lauren Adhav is a freelance fashion editor based in Los Angeles. Originally from Orlando, Florida, she got her start as the beauty and fashion editorial assistant at Cosmopolitan and worked her way up to fashion editor. She contributed to both the website and print issues, pitching new ideas, forecasting trends, covering red carpet events, and informing the overall coverage and brand voice.
After five years in NYC, she moved to Los Angeles. As a freelance fashion editor, she contributes to Cosmo, The Cut, and nowBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing
. She also spends an unhealthy amount of time online shopping for the perfect piece, and now that she's in L.A., she's rediscovering her soft spot for malls.