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43 Bold Lace-Up Boots

From Mountain-Hiking Heels to Raven Military Boots

— October 18, 2011 — Fashion
Military fashion is back in a big way and along with it, lace-up boots. While often attributed to the military aesthetic, the lace-up footwear style is also reminiscent of old-school Dr. Martens and hiking footwear, which can be seen in this list.

As lace-up boots take the spotlight both in menswear and women's fashion, you don't want to be seen wearing boots without laces. Try on styles as rugged as dessert-style combat boots or as sleek and chic as raven-black stilettos. Depending on the style, lace-up boots can go from grungy to sophisticated in an instant, so you'll have countless wardrobe options to choose from.

From preppy Oxford boots to sky-high lace-ups and ballet-inspired stilettos, this collection has it all. It's time to forget the cozy Sherpa-lined boots or clunky platform booties from seasons past!
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Coltish Cowboy Kicks
Coltish Cowboy Kicks
The Mark McNairy New Amsterdam Saddle Chukka is Perfectly Rustic
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Stylishly Perforated Footwear
Stylishly Perforated Footwear
Rock the Swagger x Tricker's 7 Wing Tip Boots with a Swag Atti
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Military Suede Ankle Boots
Military Suede Ankle Boots
The Tory Burch Halima Ankle Boots Will Have You Armed & Fabulous
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Wonderful Winter Woolies
Wonderful Winter Woolies
Let these Sam Edelman Fur-Lined Boots Keep Your Toes Warm & Toasty
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Badass Military Boots
Badass Military Boots
The New Underground 'Blockhead' Boot is Stylish and Insurgent-Inspired
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Haute Corset Booties
Haute Corset Booties
The Michael Kors Stow Lace Up Rubber Boots Keep You Stylish in the Rain
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Convenient Winter Kicks
Convenient Winter Kicks
Rick Owens' Zip Leather Boots Zip Up for Easy Access
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High Class Army Boots
High Class Army Boots
The Wing Tip Dr. Martens Let You Look the Part But Still Be Punk
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Sky-High Lace-Ups
Sky-High Lace-Ups
These Via Spiga Nathan Boots are a Pair of High-Rising Riding Shoes
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Upscale Laid-Back Footwear
Upscale Laid-Back Footwear
The Luxury UGG Collection is High-End and Super Chic
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Replaceable Sole Boots
Replaceable Sole Boots
The Grizzly Boot Mid-Folk From Visvim is Winter-Chic Summer-Wear
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Tough Zipped Footwear
Tough Zipped Footwear
Mastermind JAPAN x Timberland Boots Shows Off a Rock Attitude
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Adventure-Loving Boots
Adventure-Loving Boots
These Hypebeast x Native Fitzsimmons Boots are Ready for Summer Exploration
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Militarized Ankle Boots
Militarized Ankle Boots
These Dreamcore Boots by New Kid Will Have You Marching in Style
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Rugged Naval Boots
Rugged Naval Boots
The Vael Deckard Boot Features Comfortable, Supple Leather
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Printed Adventure Footwear
Printed Adventure Footwear
Danner Realtree APG HD Camo Boots Are Ready for Action
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Coquettish Cut-Out Boots
Coquettish Cut-Out Boots
Shackle on These Miu Miu Lace-Up Heels in Their Thick Ankle Cuff Design
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Preppy Oxford Boots
Preppy Oxford Boots
Yuketen Beams Boots Brings a Fancy Hybrid Together
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Slate Street Shoes
Slate Street Shoes
The Kris Van Assche Suede Boots are a Single Shade of Gray
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Strap-Happy Snakeskin Stilettos
Strap-Happy Snakeskin Stilettos
Hot Above-the-Ankle Heels for Roberto Cavalli AW 2010
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Psychedelic Granny Booties
Psychedelic Granny Booties
Multi-Colored High Heels by Nicholas Kirkwood for Erdem
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Native Roll-Top Boots
Native Roll-Top Boots
The Timberland & Pendleton Roll-Top Boot is Too Cool for Camping
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Sneaker King Snow Shoes
Sneaker King Snow Shoes
These Reebok Classics Cliffhanger Boots Keep You Fresh and Snow-Free
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Reptilian Rocker Boots
Reptilian Rocker Boots
The Dr. Martens Pascal Boot is Croc Embossed
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Fierce Feline Footwear
Fierce Feline Footwear
The Jeffrey Campbell Lita Cat Tapestry Shoes Are Hilarious Heels
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Wonderfully Worn-In Footwear
Wonderfully Worn-In Footwear
The Dr Martens Broken In Collection is Made to Perfection
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High Heeled Army Boots
High Heeled Army Boots
The Dr. Martens Darcie Boot is Military Chic
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Mod Military-Inspired Collections
Mod Military-Inspired Collections
Join the Force With InAisce Fall 2011 in Minimalist Army Style
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Mountain-Hiking Heels
Mountain-Hiking Heels
Backpack in Style With the Azzedine Alaia Lace Front Ankle Boots
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Masculine Booties
Masculine Booties
The Provensen Debut Collection Brings Manliness to Feminine Footwear
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Belt Buckle Boots
Belt Buckle Boots
Knee-High Strappy Shoes
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Hot Hiking-Inspired Heels
Hot Hiking-Inspired Heels
The Ash Fall 2011 Collection is Rough and Rugged
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All-Star Galoshes
All-Star Galoshes
The Converse Rubber Boots are Rad
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High Class Hiking Boots
High Class Hiking Boots
The Timberlake Abington Shoes are Probably Not for the Trails
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High-Tech Tactical Boots
High-Tech Tactical Boots
Nike Sportswear SFB Holiday 2011 Offers Tough Sturdy Footwear
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Rock Star Chic Shoes
Rock Star Chic Shoes
The Studded and Beaded Balmain Spring/Summer 2010 Shoes
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Winter Boat Shoes
Winter Boat Shoes
The Sperry Top-Sider Cloud Logo Authentic Original 7-Eye Boot
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Raven Military Boots
Raven Military Boots
The Underground x Dr. Martens FW 2011 Collection is Seriously Badass
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Modern Millitary Looks
Modern Millitary Looks
The Glamour Mexico January 2011 Gets You Ready to Battle in Style
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Dapper Brogue Hikers
Dapper Brogue Hikers
The Diemme Wingtip Mountain Boots are Fit for Classy Hikers
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Studded Punk Rock Footwear
Studded Punk Rock Footwear
Adidas Originals x Diesel Sneakers Brings Rock 'n' Roll Attitude
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Ballet-Inspired Stilettos
Ballet-Inspired Stilettos
These Pleaser Women's Ballet Ankle Boots Will Make Any Girl Twirl
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Etched Designer Kicks
Etched Designer Kicks
The Intricately Designed Alexander McQueen Engraved Leather Boots
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