The ankle boots for the walk from desk to dinner

Some days start at a desk and end somewhere with better lighting, and your shoes have to cover both. These ankle boots have a 2.9 inch chunky heel, a square toe, and a side zipper, in a faux leather upper that wipes clean.

The upper is faux leather, listed as polyurethane (PU), and the sole material is listed as polyurethane too. The listing describes the upper as flexible and soft to the touch, and says it is scuff resistant. For care, it says to wipe it with a damp cloth. It does not state a lining material, a waterproof rating, or a break in period, so plan rainy days with that in mind.

The shape is a matter of proportion. A 2.9 inch chunky heel is paired with a streamlined sole, with a square toe and an ankle height cut, and the listing says this lengthens the leg. Whether that look suits you is taste, not measurement. The side zipper means no lacing in the morning. The outsole is described as TPR and slip resistant, with a cushioned insole. The listing does not give a shaft height, a weight, or a width fit, so check the size chart before ordering.

The listing points to jeans, skirts, leggings and dresses, and to the office, weekends, travel and nights out. That is a wide brief, and it is up to you whether one pair earns it. Versions listed are Black Suede, Brown, and Light Brown PU. The boots are imported.