I've recently received a few requests to do a post on practical day boots. One friend specifically asked for "a pair that is just as comfy yet a little dressier" than her indefatigable . Think the holy grail of boots: ones that will go with everything, bridge the work/weekend gap, stand up to running around town and last for seasons to come. Talk about a tall order! Still, I searched high and low and actually found a bevy of options, some expensive, others not so much, in a variety of styles. In no particular order they are as follows: this stack-heeled (with an interesting wraparound strap), this fringed , this simple suede , this chunky-heeled , this menswear-inspired , this low-heeled, ankle-strap , this pointy-toe kitten-heeled , this curve-heeled , this buckle-trimmed , this flat zipper-accented , this studded (more sizes ), this buckled (on sale!), and this sleek .

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