Midnight Stride

Let’s talk boots that walk the line between stomping grounds and high street. There’s nothing subtle about these knee-high showstoppers - but subtlety is overrated, anyway. The structured silhouette demands attention in a sort of “apocalypse but make it fashion” way, with shiny faux leather that’s polished enough for the office but tough enough to trudge through the mud at Splendour - if you dare.

All that lacing running up the front means a customisable fit no matter how dinner went last night, while the duo of calf buckles and another below the ankle add attitude (and an excuse to pause and adjust them dramatically). The robust tread and block heel have you covered whether you’re sprinting through rainy laneways or standing at a gig for four hours straight. And yes, there’s a zipper on the side, so unless you’re after extra cardio, getting dressed won’t turn into CrossFit.

Not just another combat boot, this one turns the volume up - at least on your shoe rack. Pair it with skinny jeans, chunky knits or even a cheeky micro mini. Call it statement footwear without having to actually say anything - except maybe, “where’d you get those?”