Boots are a popular form of footwear for both casual and formal occasions. Luckily, there are dress boots to go out or do office work in, and casual boots for kicking around the neighborhood and beyond. Heels for either type of boots can be low or high, but the dress boots tend to have higher heels. Casual boots are more practical, although it is important to women that their casual boots also have style.

For a good, sturdy casual boot, you cannot go wrong with Doc Martens. These boots may have been developed for soldiers, but women like to wear them now too. Western boots appeal to a certain crowd, many of whom wear no other casual boots. Then, there are those who have many pairs of casual boots and wear cowboy boots only on occasion. Hiking boots are popular with the outdoorsy type of woman, but other women wear them too. Other casual boots women like to wear are motorcycle boots.

There are all sorts of dress boots for women who want to portray a professional, respectful, or even a sexy image. There are short go-go boots that can be worn with mini-dresses and skirts, as well as knee length or thigh high boots. Boots come in low heels, medium heels and high heels. They come in the full spectrum of colors.

Western boots can be called casual boots. However, people who wear them often may have very expensive and elaborate pairs of Western boots. They can be made of the highest quality leather, or from exotic animals such as snake or stingray. They consider these dress boots and wear them to formal events in certain parts of the world. For most women, though, Western boots are more for getting into the laid-back attitude of a country style activity such as line dancing.

Motorcycle boots are some of the most casual boots. They built for comfort with their low heel and roomy leather tops. The toes usually have plenty of room to allow room for the toes. The leather is sturdy, but pliable. In other words, this kind of casual boots will not be too stiff, especially after a short period of use. They are also made to last a long time.

People who spend a lot of time outdoors will likely have a pair of hiking boots in their closet, if not on their feet. They will find these casual boots good for long days of hiking and maneuvering over physical hazards on the trails such as rocks and fallen trees.

For dress shoes, there are many selections that can be made. The most popular boots today are either very short or very long. The go-go boot, a short ankle boot that originally came in white, is one alternative. Another option is to go to the other extreme and get knee high or above the knee boots. Both of these choices are very dressy and very sexy. The best solution to having the boots you want is to buy all the different pairs you will wear. If that is not possible, choose one you need the most and one that excites you the most. That way, you cannot go wrong.