The top fashion designers all seem to be making boots in all lengths, however for the coming year they are concentrating on just two types of heels; either ankle-breakingly beautiful stilettos – with or without platforms, or low and clumpy.

Pocahontas, Uggs and Minnetonkas continue to be popular and with good reason, not only do they look great with everything from skinny leg jeans to a mini dress; they are also extremely comfortable! Some of the new Uggs have a knitted leg rather than the traditional suede, sheepskin and shearling.

Celebrities can be seen wearing boots with even the most minimal evening wear. These are boots with a difference, shiny patent or soft creamy suede with peep-toes and cutaway heels. Short floaty patterned and polka-dot dresses look amazing with over the knee boots in figure-hugging or slouch styles.

Cuff boots are a hot trend, with even short boots having attached or separate cuffs. Knee-length boots with a full length cuff do look better on slender legs. If your legs are less than perfect; how about Victorian style lace-up boots for a slimming effect? Just don’t try getting into or out of them in a hurry.

Thigh-high boots are difficult to wear. Not many people can get away with shiny, tight, patent thigh-high boots without looking cheap, especially those with stiletto heels. However, the sky high Cavalier or Buccaneer style boot, with flat heels and an open cuff which you can wear turned down, or pull up as high as you like, look terrific over skinny jeans.

There is a large range of riding boots and even waterproof boots in the stores this winter. These are being worn by the fashion conscious who have never even been near a horse, but like the style and the functionality of these boots. Juicy Couture are making rubber rain boots in a biker style with logos and studded straps. These rubber boots are also available in a mock crocodile skin design and with a rubber foot but a leather leg, for more comfort and added water resilience.

Motorcycle boots are just a slightly more heavy duty version of the riding boot, but often in a shorter, more masculine style. These can incorporate the current trend for straps, buckles and stirrups. A boot style that looks like the most heavy duty of biker boot but in rubber is the engineer boot.

The cowboy boot never goes out of style. Modern varieties feature a multitude of studs, concho straps and even spurs. Heel heights vary from flat to low stacked heels to three inch high. There are also variations in toe shape from the very pointed to round and square toe.

Whatever style of boot you prefer, you cannot have too many pairs in your wardrobe.