Women's Brown Boots: From Ankle Boots to Knee-High Styles

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Here you'll find all the women's brown boots we have in the boutique, from heeled ankle boots to knee-high styles. We've looked at them one by one, because every brand calls its shade of brown something different: Chestnut for UGG, Mocha and Cognac for Mou, Testa di moro for Pinko and ASH, Choco for Archyve. This page features only boots that look brown in person, whatever name appears on the label.

Three families of brown

Cognac and leather are warm browns with an almost orange undertone, the most eye-catching shades. You'll find them on the sheepskin Mou styles: the Eskimo 24, the New Inner Wedge with its 4.5-centimetre internal wedge, and the Eskimo 40 Buckle Straps with buckle straps on the 40-centimetre shaft. Then there's the Moon Boot City Shearling Mid, lined with wool, and Archyve's biker boot in distressed-effect leather, where the irregular shading makes each pair slightly different.

Medium browns are the easiest to wear. There's Chestnut from UGG, the warm brown of the Classic Ultra Mini, the Classic Mini II and the lace-up Classic Heritage, and there's the Dr. Martens Zebzag Laceless: no laces, soft suede and the brand's yellow stitching. Among Mou styles, the Eskimo 18 Glitter Logo has a glitter logo on the heel.

Dark browns, such as espresso and chocolate, come close to black and take its place in winter. Pinko uses them on the Jane 07 brushed suede ankle boots, with removable straps and buckle; ASH on the western-style Flare ankle boot; and Archyve on tall leather boots. Copenhagen Studios has the CPH901 in calf suede with a discreet buckle, Homers the Colette ankle boot in soft suede, and UGG the Classic Mini II in Dusted Cocoa.

Brown ankle boots and booties

Below 18 centimeters in shaft height, the boot stops at the ankle and goes with everything. For a brown heeled ankle boot, the most versatile options are the suede Coccinelle Camperos, with a pointed toe and a 7-centimeter heel, and the ASH Flare, with a mid heel and shaped panels inspired by cowboy boots. Softer are the Colette boots by Homers, with elastic panels covered in matching leather and a leather-covered heel.

For truly cold weather, there are the shearling ankle boots. The UGG Classic Ultra Mini has an 8.9-centimeter shaft, and is also available in a version with a 5.1-centimeter platform; the Classic Mini II reaches 14 centimeters and is pretreated against moisture and stains; the Mou Eskimo 18 is 18 centimeters high, with crochet wool stitching. For a lug sole, there’s the dark brown Pinko MIA 13, with a logo elastic band and a 5.5-centimeter platform, the suede combat boot by Copenhagen Studios, and the one by Archyve with a central zip. Ankle boots in every color are on the women’s ankle boots page, and combat boots have their own.

Brown Tall boots

Above 18 centimeters, the boot covers the calf, and that determines what to wear with it. The tallest shaft belongs to the ASH Dolly02: 41 centimeters in suede, with a pointed toe and a chunky 5-centimeter heel. The cocoa-colored JVAM boot reaches 40 centimeters, measured on a size 37, and is made of Italian leather with a side zip and hidden elastic at the top. The Casadei Double Face, in suede calfskin with an 8-centimeter heel, can be worn with the shaft pulled up or turned down.

Archyve has three chocolate-brown leather styles: two with metal buckles, one with a 25-millimeter rubber sole and one with a 5-centimeter heel, plus an antiqued-effect Western boot with a 3-centimeter heel and a leather sole with a half-rubber insert. The leather Coccinelle boot has a flat sole and a zip. In shearling, there’s the UGG Classic Ultra Tall, with a 38.1-centimeter shaft, and the Mou Eskimo 40. Other tall-shaft styles in every color are among our women’s tall boots.

What to wear them with

Brown pairs well with denim in every wash, as well as gray, cream, camel, and olive green. It works with black when the two tones are distinct: dark brown beneath a black coat looks elegant, while cognac with black trousers makes the boot look lighter than it is. For a first brown pair, we recommend dark brown or chocolate, which can replace black without making you miss it. We explain which boots to choose for the season in our fall-winter boot guide.

Which size to choose

Fit varies from one brand to another, and we carry many brands. For UGG, there’s the size guide UGG, with details for each model; for Mou, there’s the Eskimo guide, covering fit and the right height. For tall zip-up boots, calf width matters more than size: if you’re unsure, write to us and we’ll check the pair we have in store.

Boots in all other colors are on the women's boots page. If you're looking only for brown UGG styles, from Chestnut to Burnt Cedar, visit the UGG brown page.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between cognac, cuoio, and testa di moro?

These are three shades of brown with different levels of intensity. Cognac is the lightest and warmest, with an orange undertone; cuoio is a medium brown, the color of naturally tanned leather; testa di moro is the darkest, close to dark chocolate, and from a distance can look almost black.

Which women's brown boot brands do you carry?

UGG, Mou, Pinko, ASH, Archyve, Moon Boot, Casadei, Coccinelle, Copenhagen Studios, Dr. Martens, Homers, and JVAM. We are authorized retailers: every pair comes directly from the brand with its warranty.

Can you wear brown suede boots in the rain?

Suede is not made for wet weather: protect it with a spray before first wear, and avoid heavy rain. Some styles offer better protection: UGG Classic Mini II boots are pretreated against moisture and stains, while the Moon Boot Ltrack Low is made from waterproof nylon.

Which brown boots go well with a skirt?

Knee-length or midi skirts pair well with tall boots: the ASH Dolly02 with its block heel, the Casadei Double Face, or the flat-soled leather Coccinelle boot. With a miniskirt and opaque tights, heeled ankle boots such as Camperos also look great.

How do shipping and returns work?

Shipping is free in Italy on orders over €149 (EU over €299). Returns can be made within 30 days of delivery and are free in Italy, as is the first size exchange, subject to availability. Try the boots on at home, on a rug, so they stay like new.

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