8 Comfortable Ankle Boots Reviewed For All-Day Comfort

 

I posed the question to the Barking Dog Shoes Facebook community, “What’s your favorite pair of comfortable ankle boots?” Their responses became the basis for this article. 

I’ll go first with a video review pair of comfortable ankle boots recently purchased by European-made Miz Mooz. I’m always drawn to their quality soft leathers in beautiful hues, bright and neutral. The vintage-inspired Louise ankle boot is no exception. The leather upper is forgiving of bunions and hammertoes (especially in the wide width)–no harsh break-in time needed!

The footbed is fixed but padded nicely and the outsole is made of thermoplastic rubber for durability and good traction. True to size and width.

• Sizes: 5-12 • Widths: M & W • Price: $199 from Miz Mooz & Amazon

“How have lived this long and not experienced Taos shoes? My feet are in serious heaven. This is what a boot should be; good strong leather, great support and fantastic good looks.”  – Taos customer

The original Taos Crave boot now has a Mini Me and isn’t she beautiful? If you own the original, I don’t have to tell you how wonderfully supportive it is. The mini version has all the same comfort features as the original: arch and metatarsal support, cushioned footbed that’s removable, grippy rubber outsole and side zipper for easy on and off.

• Sizes: euro 37-42 (6-11.5) • Widths: M & W (in some colors) • Price: $230 from Taos Footwear, Zappos & Amazon  • Check out the Taos Footwear loyalty program – earn points toward future purchases

Barking Dog Shoes Facebook community member Marta recommends the Ariat Fatbaby boot:

“I’d like to put in a good word for Ariat Fat Baby boots for HR (hallux rigidus). Stiff soles but not heavy, well made, and reasonably priced. Comfortable with many cute styles available.” – Marta

An Ariat customer agrees,  “I love these boots. I have wide feet and often have trouble with squeezy toe boxes. These fat baby Chelsea boots are roomy in the toe box, super cushy comfortable and have an arch support. I’m also in love with the print!” 

• Sizes: 5-12 • Widths: M & W (some colors) • Price: $84-119.95 from Ariat, Amazon & Zappos.

Oh, so many colors and patterns – how will you choose? The stylish square-toe Vivaia Ryan features a water-repellent stretch upper made from recycled water bottles, cushioned (non-removable) insole with moderate arch support and one-inch heel with anti-slip rubber outsole.

• Sizes: 5-11 • Width: M • Price: $89-179 from Vivaia & Nordstrom • Vivaia offers a discount program for students, teachers, military, medical professionals and first responders

“I love these boots! I have narrow heels and I have found that lace up boots fit me better than step in boots. They are easy to put on due to the side zipper but then can be tightened with both the laces and the buckle. Wonderful arch support! I didn’t even need my custom orthotics because they are already built in.”  – Vionic customer

These comfortable ankle boots by Vionic feature a removable footbed with enhanced arch support and deep heel cup. The lace-up design allows for a custom fit around the ankle and lower leg, but use the side zipper for easy on and off!

• Sizes: 5-12 • Widths: M & W (a few wides left) • Price: $99-170 from Vionic Shoes, Zappos, Nordstrom & Amazon.

“I wanted some boots to accommodate my wide feet (including painful bunions) and these have been and excellent fit. I use the half inserts to give a bit more space in the toe box. The boots are excellent quality and looking great dressed up or down.” _{Melody, Frankie4 customer}

Beautiful and foot-friendly, the Frankie4 Liberty classes up any outfit. Each pair comes with a Sole Saver pack enabling a customized fit (two full-length footbeds, two half-length footbeds and two forefoot cushions). Available for in sizes 6-13 for $185-278 from Frankie4 and Nordstrom.

“I have hammer toes and find most shoes to be very uncomfortable.. until these boots! “_{Orthofeet customer}

With too many features to mention here, these comfortable ankle boots come with premium orthotic insoles plus an arch booster for extra support and fitting spacers for a more loose or snug fit. A generous and high toe box accommodates bunions, neuromas and hammertoes. The Orthofeet Emma is available in sizes 6-11, medium and wide widths for $130 from Orthofeet.com and Amazon.