Basic Ankle Boots

Not always: rubbing may relate to shaft height, shape or a seam. Check where the edge touches with your usual socks. Avoid compensating for uncomfortable contact with so much extra length that your foot slides inside.

Walk and sit down during the fitting. Check where the top edge meets your ankle and whether a sock seam sits underneath it. Extra shoe length does not change the edge’s height; a different shaft shape may fit better.

Not automatically. Check each design's size guide and try it with your socks. Sizing up may add length without resolving local pressure over the instep; compare the last shape and entry opening as well.

Not necessarily. It may be leather or a material with a similar finish. Check upper, lining and sole composition separately: colour and texture alone cannot identify them or determine appropriate care.

Your toes should have space, your heel should stay supported and the instep should not feel pinched. Walk and bend your knees with your usual socks. Do not rely on a soft lining to compensate for pressure or on future stretching to fix a poor fit.

Let the interior air out fully before storing the boots. Open functional fastenings and remove an insole only if it is designed to come out. Avoid radiators and direct heat, and follow the care instructions for the lining and upper separately.

Remove dirt gently and use the specified method for each material. Air-dry away from direct heat before storing in a dry place.