What are summer boots, you might ask? Actually, that's a sensible question because when you think of boots, you envision cold temperatures, glistening snow, and heavy outer garments. Boots are so popular that they are now being manufactured with lighter-weight materials and designed in lower cuts so that they can be worn during the summer months. They are a hot new summer fashion statement and definitely here to stay. Many women delight at wearing summer boots. Some are boot fanatics who once hated seeing winter approach because it signified the end of the boot season. For other women, the reasons they like the idea of summer boots are varied and include the following:
Women living in cooler, year-round climates claim that they don't mind the warmth offered by summer boots. If things get heated, they point out that this can be remedied by removing their stockings. Even women who live in hot climates complain that they work in frigid office temperatures, which they can remedy somewhat by wearing boots.
Many women love to wear socks, just as their men counterparts do, and claim that wearing them with low-cut summer boots keeps their feet comfortable year-round, not just during the winter months. Wearing the socks underneath boots keeps them hidden.
Younger women love the fashion statement made by wearing summer boots with bare legs and delight in the fact that they come in many different fashionable styles and colors.
For all of you women out there who don't envision yourself booted up for the summer but are willing to experiment, I have a few suggestions for wearing boots in the hot months. Choose low-cut casual boots, ones that stop at the ankle or mid-calf area. Choose boots in the lightest-weight fabric you can find, as well as pale, pastel colors. Tan, stone, cream, beige, putty, and white colors work well during the hotter months. Experiment with different summer boot styles, such as western, lace-up, or platform ankle boots.
Many women prefer wearing summer boots on bare legs for a lighter, breezier look. Paired with shorts (either walking or short-shorts), skirts (flirty or feminine), or dresses (in summery patterns), boots worn barelegged will look hot, sexy, and stylish.
New summer boots come in a variety of brands, such as Etienne Aigner, Minnetonka, UGG, Charles David, Ecco, Rockport, and Via Spiga. All of these reputable companies manufacture seasonal footwear using quality fabrics that are designed to keep your feel cool in spite of warm outdoor temperatures. They also offer designs, colors, and fabrics to compliment any type of clothing, from skinny jeans or shorts to formal wear.
Of course, not every woman will choose to wear summer boots. Some climates are simply too hot during the summer months and don't lend themselves to boot-wearing comfort. Even so, hot daytime temperatures usually cool towards nightfall and the boots can be worn comfortably to nighttime events. Women, the choice is yours to make. Will you shun summer boots or experiment with the hottest new fashion statement around?
