You have to be pretty fearless to expose your toes—or even your ankles!—in the dead of a winter. Still, there are times when showing a little skin is worth the risk. Take it from Blake Lively, who proved that even a full leg reveal is possible on a winter New York night. For those with Lively’s fortitude, we recommend stepping out in the season’s hottest winter shoe, the anklet heel.
The shoe style, with a dainty chain or crystal detail around the strap, is a natural evolution from this summer’s ankle-bracelet trend. Shoe brands like Alchimia Di Ballin, Magda Butrym, and Jil Sander have evolved the look for winter, giving the ’90s jewelry staple a feminine, dainty upgrade. Pair them with practically anything that hits above the ankle, from a midi dress to a pair of cropped vintage jeans and a T-shirt. Trust us, when a night out calls for a stunning pair of heels, these are worth a little chill.
Shop all 9 pairs of our favorite winter heels below.
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