Back in west London at the tail end of December, two things cheered me through the gloomy skies and freezing weather: a pair of sheepskin insoles, and a pair of black patent bovver boots. (Is that technically four things?) These came from Head Over Heels by Dune.
They are comfortable, cheerful, and low-maintenance. Unlike echt Doctor Martens, these come with a handy zip up the side for those of us who are just too terminally lazy to lace a pair of boots up to our mid-calves. I felt very happy with my shiny sh*t-kickers, until, that is, I saw these...
These are Balenciaga's s/s 2011 biker boots, and they are TDF. I first met them on a grim dark, wet Friday afternoon on a photoshoot with Michelle. I fell, instantly, utterly, in love. Seems I am not the only one. These boots have their own following in the blogosphere. Pix below from Italian Elle, shot by Matt Jones, and US Vogue by Dusan Reljin (thanks moodboard). If only one had $1,275 to spare...
Saturday afternoon in Soho (NY), there were a lot of marvellous embellished boots in evidence. I loved these studded black ankle boots (above). Spotted the studded lace-up wedges (below) on Spring Street: the loose lacing really makes the look. 
More black beauties, below: Chanel bovver boots! How cool is that?!
Saw this great pair of mint green cowboy boots on Prince Street, and moments later more green boots: the wonderful Lincoln green ponyskin and leather numbers below are Manolo Blahnik. Robin Hood as 21st-century style icon: we love.