Ankle boots are a perennial wardrobe staple but this autumn they have been given an outdoorsy makeover that has pushed them up the most wanted lists of the fashion-forward. Thanks to the shearling-clad, rural inspired trends seen at Burberry , Erdem and Sportmax , the new luxe hiking boots have become the most coveted footwear of the season.

We’ve spotted fashion’s finest wearing them exactly as the designers intended - with structured feminine dresses, polished skirts and city shorts. Sexy and sensible? Add them to your wish list and see how to wear them in our gallery below…

Read ELLE's expert tips on how to style a pair of hiking boots here...

 

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