| Boots are worn not only for functionality these days | | | | these boots slouch and appear to be falling down. |
| but also as a style statement. Due to the wide | | | | They have become extremely popular these days |
| variety of the types available today, this footwear | | | | and come in a wide variety of styles, designs and |
| has become very popular around the world. They | | | | materials. They can be worn with all types of clothes |
| come in many different varieties from the traditional | | | | but they go very well with pants that are snugly |
| cowboy boots to the Gothic boots worn today by | | | | fitted all the way down or at least to the ankles. |
| Gothic romantics everywhere. There are, of course, | | | | They can be found in a short or long style. The |
| many kinds that are used due to their functionality | | | | shorter version does not allow for any playing room |
| but this has not stopped people from making them | | | | but the longer type of slouch boot can be either |
| more fashionable to wear. In fact boots such as rain | | | | worn folded down or not. |
| boots that are used when it rains to avoid getting | | | | Doc Martins are also a popular variety of boots |
| our feet wet, come in a variety of styles and | | | | named after their inventor Dr. Maertens. They are |
| designs to suit every need. | | | | distinct because of their air cushioned soles which are |
| But even if you only want to wear them as a fashion | | | | very comfortable. Engineer boots are also very |
| statement you have plenty of options. They are | | | | popular and were used by motorcyclists in the 50's to |
| available for men, women and also for children. You | | | | protect their legs from the heat of the engine. They |
| can divide boots into many different categories and | | | | are usually around twelve inches high with a straight |
| segregate them into many different genres. One | | | | side and low heels, and can have leather strap |
| way of dividing them is by their height. When it | | | | buckles for a better fit. |
| comes only up to or slightly above the ankle, it is | | | | Other types of boots are cowboy, Chelsea or Beatle, |
| called an ankle boot or "booty". These boots or | | | | chukka, combat, desert, galoshes, hiking, jockey and |
| "booties" can be worn with a wide range of clothes | | | | many more boots. You can choose the one that suits |
| and they go particularly well with dresses and short | | | | you best depending on the weather, your needs and |
| skirts. | | | | also of course the style statement you want to |
| Another type of boot is the slouch boot. These get | | | | display. |
| their names from the fact that the top portions of | | | | |