Nancy Sinatra once famously sang “These boots are made for walking” in her hit 1966 song, and it speaks volumes to the importance of investing into a durable boot for the season. According to the Cambridge Dictionary website, the term boot refers to “a type of shoe that covers the whole foot and the lower part of the leg.” As students return back to campus this semester, having a waterproof and good quality pair of boots is a necessity for students braving the cold, wet weather of British Columbia.
Sitting outside of the SUB and bathing in the last rays of summer, I asked third-year student Beatrice Jackson about her go-to fashion items. Jackson is working toward her BA in Theatre with a minor in Communications, and is happy to be back on campus in style. Dressed to kill in green and navy plaid ankle pants, a burgundy brown knit sweater, and black leather ankle boots with rainbow side inserts from Blundstone, Jackson is ready for the cooler weather to set in.
“Right now it’s these pants actually, I’m not going to lie,” Jackson gushes in response to what her favourite wardrobe piece is, and it’s easy to see why. Stretchy and comfortable, the cigarette ankle pant is flattering in a slimming style and colour scheme. However, the item that stood out the most were her unique black leather ankle boots.
Boots are a versatile item that comes back season after season and, according to Vogue magazine, there are different variations of the footwear that will suit everyone. Whether it is a tall, mid length, or ankle boot, they all serve different functions and can dress up an outfit or add flavour to a casual look.
“I got them a few years ago. They are very durable; I like that. Weather resistant, good in the rain and in the mud,” says Jackson as she shows off her boots in the sunlight. What is unique about her boots is the side pop of colour that has multi-coloured stripes going down her Blundstones like a rainbow.
When asked about her leather boots, she said that the boots were expensive but worth investing in because of how long they have lasted her. Blundstone boots are noted for being expensive yet well crafted footwear that originate from Australia. Blundstone was first established as a store in 1853, and now has locations in Canada. The boots Jackson is wearing are still available on the Blundstone website, and it comes in black with elastic rainbow inserts on the side for those interested in emulating Jackson’s carefree style.
“I’ve had these for about three years now and they are still in really good shape, so I feel like I am going to have them for a very long time,” says Jackson.
There are many different variations of boots with different patterns, colours, textures, and designs. Deemed a unisex apparel, men and women can look great wearing this stylish boot as the wet and cooler seasons kick in. Finding a pair in a black or dark brown leather material will go with more pieces than a louder-coloured variation. Jackson says that “[you] might as well invest in it, get something good, and put money toward something that will last for a long time instead of constantly rebuying the same thing because it keeps breaking.”
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Rachel is working towards a BA with a concentration in English and Theatre. She has been employed at The Cascade since Fall 2021 as a Staff Writer and a Jr. News Editor. Currently, she is the sectional News Editor and enjoys meeting and interviewing people as well as taking long walks in nature. Rachel also likes to stay up to date on the latest trends and informs students through her fashion column entitled Campus Fashion.
