The flat boot - other wise known as a riding boot or as I like to call them the city boot is a must have. You can walk for miles in them, stomp through the snow and all the while in style! The durable styles have a rough but cool quality to them. What to wear them with? Well, jeans are an obvious choice. You can wear them tucked in or even out – tucked in is preferred. You can also wear black leggings and textured or regular tights with dresses or tunics. I had been on the hunt for the perfect pair when I spotted a pair fresh off the delivery truck in NY. The thing was they were Timberlands. I went all the way there to purchase a pair of Timberlands? I did find the same pair here a few months later at Bay Street Shoes baystreetshoes.com  only in brown but they did mention they could order black. Michael Kors "Beat” and “Brink” boot for $395 are a great deal for the quality and design. Order online or Bloomingdales and Neiman Marcus carry the styles in store.

Burberry has their own spin on the riding boot seems to be a cross between a riding boot and a rain boot for $255.00.

Looking for a less expensive alternative? Zappos.com carries a wide range of flat boots including Bandolina Jordana, leather, in both black and brown for only $118.95 with free overnight shipping!

The ultimate flat boot of course was seen on the ever so popular show Gossip Girl worn by Blake Lively. I jumped off my couch when I spotted them on her. They are the “Strate” Boot by Chinese Laundry. The boot is over the knee but the style has the riding boot quality to it. The best part is the suede boot comes in a variety of colors and only for $99.95. The boots are available at www.chineselaundry.com and www.zappos.com – with free overnight shipping.

The flat boot is fabulous and effortless to wear. Once you purchase, you will wonder how you got along without a pair?