This post may contain affiliate links and Corporette® may earn commissions for purchases made through links in this post. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Something on your mind? Chat about it here.

One of the big looks this season are flared, cropped jeans — and they pair really well with the ongoing trend of combat boots.

I’m personally a fan of big stompy boots. I have a pair from a few years ago (from brand Earthies, if I recall) that has the buckle across the front, which is great, and now I’m pondering whether I want one with a thicker platformed/lug sole.

(I feel like this was one of Gwyneth Paltrow’s looks from her trial, perhaps? I am generally anti-Gwyneth but her Prada boots looked great… Here’s a good article from the Independent with pictures of her looks, but warning: I keep getting a loud autoplay video ad.)

There are a TON of options out there right now. These Blondo boots (pictured) are probably the best of a lot of worlds — they’re affordable, waterproof, and getting good reviews at Nordstrom for $150. (They also come in a bunch of other colors, and I like the fact that for all of them the lug sole matches the color of the boot’s upper.) Another option that’s really similar to the Prada boots: these boots from Thursday Boots.

If Blondo is too narrow for you (and/or you want to be able to adjust it), these Sam Edelman boots have a ribbed sweater detail as well as a zipper and laces. If you want a slightly pricier, more edgy option, these AllSaints boots look great for $349. If you want the comfort option, these ones from Vionic have a ton of great reviews.

Readers, do you plan on wearing either flared, cropped jeans or stompy combat-ish boots? What brands have you tried, and how are you wearing them?

Workwear sales of note for 10.2.23:

• Nordstrom – 28,000 markdowns, and big beauty sale!
• Ann Taylor – Extra 30% off all sale styles
• Athleta – 25% off for members, 20% off core
• Banana Republic – Up to 40% off sale styles
• Banana Republic Factory – 40% off everything + extra 20% off purchase
• Brooks Brothers – Extra 25% off women’s clearance (ends Monday 10/2) – some great basics on wool suits for women
• The Fold – Mid-season sale, up to 40% off!
• J.Crew – Extra 60% off select sale styles, 30% off fall styles, and 30% off men’s and boys’ suiting
• J.Crew Factory – Up to 50% off everything
• M.M.LaFleur – Sale on sale, extra 10% off
• Reiss – Mid-season sale, up to 50% off
• Talbots – 25% off your entire purchase
• Theory – Friends + Family sale, 25% off sitewide
• Zappos – 18,500+ markdowns for women!