Ah, summer. Hot days, volatile temperatures and the promise of vacation in the air. Brown boots, at first glance, might feel out of place, an autumnal staple that has no business in a summer wardrobe. But one look at the season’s best outfits and it’s clear that there’s a place for them this season after all.
Sandals are comfortable, espadrilles always come back in the summer and trainers will always have their place. But not to be underestimated, brown boots have a versatility that many other shoes don’t. Neither as soft as beige, nor as aggressive as black, they operate in the middle ground that gives a look a sense of relaxed sophistication. They don’t shout, but they don’t hide either, and this summer, brown boots can be paired with five types of jeans to transform any outfit into a statement.
Pair your boots with…
Capri Jeans
The capri silhouette currently all over our feeds is beloved for its vintage slant that can be dressed up or down with the right accessories. Here, the brown boots work as a visual counterbalance. While the jeans end mid-leg, leaving skin exposed, the boot elongates the figure. The key is to contrast it with a light, sculptural top and choose a bag that adds to the look without competing. The result: an outfit that looks like you just walked out of an art deal.
Cuffed Jeans
In this outfit formula, the cuffed jean becomes a frame for the brown boots, and the white shirt adds crispness. Meanwhile, the black bag brings structure and the whole ensemble exudes an edgy modernism. No frills here: just well-executed geometry. Ideal for urban terrace cafés or leisurely museum tours.
Baggy Jeans
The volume of the baggy jean demands everything else to stay sleek, and the brown boots provide that visual anchor that keeps the outfit from looking sloppy. The white T-shirt is not simple: it is the necessary simplicity, while the butter yellow bag acts as a perfectly-orchestrated touch of colour.
Straight Jeans
Straight jeans are the sleekest style of denim. They have clean lines, precise proportions and an attitude that needs no embellishment. Here, brown boots blend in to the minimalism, while a green striped shirt adds a subtle touch of colour, and the black bag grounds the whole outfit. It is the ideal outfit for those who loves understated elegance, perfect for creative offices, casual dinners and any plan that demands poise without pretension.
Flared Jeans
A flared jean, in a faded charcoal hue, needs a weighty companion. Tall, streamlined tan boots balance the silhouette with the right amount of drama. The dark brown draped top adds texture and sophistication, while the angular bag adds the contemporary twist. This look works as a bridge between decades: it has a little bit of the seventies, a little bit of the nineties and a lot of the now. Ideal for evenings that start with an event and end with a dinner with no set time.
So while everyone is opting for obvious, lightweight fabrics, open-toe shoes, and summer clichés, brown boots could allow you to stand out. But no, it’s not about wearing them because no one else is doing it, but because you understand that sometimes the best way to break the rules is to do it with controlled elegance. If this summer you dare to leave your ankles covered, let it be with the most versatile and elegant boots out there.
A version of this story originally appeared on GLAMOUR Mexico.
