Boot season is here, and you don’t want cold feet to ruin your next trip. Whether you’re trekking into the mountains to catch the best foliage views, planning a snowy ski escape, or looking for that all-day walking comfort that can carry you on an urban exploration of New York City, the right boots will make traveling all the more easier. And, the Zappos early Black Friday sale has thousands of styles for your next adventure at massive markdowns up to 60 percent off.
When shopping for boots, you do not want to cut corners. They can be one of the more expensive pairs of shoes in your closet, but a quality pair of comfortable boots that will last many seasons is always worth the investment. And right now, you can score everything from hiking boots and snow boots to sleek Chelsea boots and fashion-forward tall boots starting at $50. Expect to find incredible deals on top brands like Merrell, Steve Madden, Koolaburra by Ugg, Ecco, and more.
Consider this your sign to update your fall footwear with the 40 best boot deals from the Zappos early Black Friday sale. Hurry, there’s no telling how much longer they’ll stay in stock.
Best Waterproof Boots
Waterproof boots are essential for fall and winter seasons when rain, sleet, snow, and slush conditions are the norm. Getting wet feet, whether you’re traveling or not, can disrupt your day and itinerary. Fortunately for the fashion-conscious, waterproof boots don’t need to look like Paddington Bear’s yellow wellies. Score these sleek Zerogrand Explorer Gateway Hiker Waterproof Boots from Cole Haan, which are a whopping 44 percent off. And, don’t miss these savings on the trail-ready Columbia Women’s Trailstorm Waterproof Hiking Boots; they’re starting at $84.
- Cole Haan Women’s Zerogrand Explorer Gateway Hiker Waterproof Boots, $168 (originally $300)
- FitFlop Women’s Wonderwelly Chelsea Boots, $100 (originally $110)
- The North Face Women’s ThermoBall Lace-Up Luxe WP Boots, $120 (originally $149)
- Palladium Women’s Pampa SP20 Cuff Waterproof+ Boots, $68 (originally $100)
- Wolverine Heritage Women’s Torrent Waterproof Boots, $90 (originally $120)
- L.L. Bean Women’s Bar Harbor Duck Boots, $100 (originally $140)
- Cobb Hill Women’s Brunswick Waterproof Boots, $120 (originally $180)
- Sperry Women’s Maritime Repel Boots, $100 (originally $140)
- Naturalizer Women’s Verney Waterproof Heeled Boots, $150 (originally $190)
- Columbia Women’s Trailstorm Crest Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots, $84 (originally $140)
Palladium Women’s Pampa SP20 Cuff Waterproof+ Boots
Cole Haan Women’s Zerogrand Explorer Gateway Hiker Waterproof Boots
Best Chelsea and Short Boots
The timeless slip-on Chelsea ankle boots have endured decades as a go-to style that transitions from casual to formal occasions effortlessly. A fashionable and functional shoe, the Chelsea boot blends in at any destination thanks to its global appeal and timeless aesthetic, and Zappos is stocked with on-sale versions from top brands like Steve Madden, Michael Kors, and Nine West. Save up to 60 percent off on these travel-ready styles.
- Steve Madden Women’s Leopold Booties, $71 (originally $100)
- Ecco Women’s Soft 7 Chelsea Boots, $110 (originally $175)
- Michael Michael Kors Women’s Rowan Booties, $108 (originally $195)
- Bueno Women’s Darla Boots, $144 (originally $180)
- Mark Joseph New York Women’s State Street Boots, $90 (originally $195)
- Label Women’s Go-To Chelsea Boots, $58 (originally $145)
- Nine West Women’s Yeeps Boots, $98 (originally $139)
- Mia Women’s Billie Boots, $50 (originally $70)
- Eric Michael Women’s Bristal Boots, $140 (originally $175)
- Vagabond Shoemakers Women’s Maxime Chelsea Boots, $80 (originally $200)
Label Women’s Go-To Chelsea Boots
Nine West Women’s Yeeps Boots
Best Tall Boots
Some weather calls for more coverage than ankle boots can provide — that where tall boots come into play. Available in a wide range of styles, from lace-up to equestrian to shearling-lined, tall boots can mean anything from upper-ankle to mid-calf or knee-high. Ahead of Black Friday, you can save up to 30 percent off on cozy shearling-lined picks from Koolaburra by Ugg, as well as up to 40 percent off stylish leather tall boots from Tommy Hilfiger, Naturalizer, and Lucky Brand.
- Blowfish Malibu Women’s Vanitee Boots, $58 (originally $75)
- Koolaburra by Ugg Women’s Koola Tall Boots, $90 (originally $100)
- LifeStride Women’s Bridgett Boots, $64 (originally $130)
- Tommy Hilfiger Women’s Imizza Boots, $105 (originally $180)
- Koolaburra by Ugg Women’s Victoria Tall Boots, $77 (originally $110)
- Naturalizer Women’s Jessie Boots, $160 (originally $225)
- Koolaburra by Ugg Women’s Tynlee Boots, $72 (originally $120)
- Lucky Brand Women’s Calypso Over-the-Knee Boots, $101 (originally $139)
- Sperry Women’s Saltwater Tall Buckle Nylon Quilt Boots, $117 (originally $160)
- Koolaburra by Ugg Women’s Kelissa Tall Boots, $100 (originally $110)
Koolaburra by Ugg Women’s Tynlee Boots
Naturalizer Women’s Jessie Boots
Best Hiking Boots
Anyone with wet socks, heel blisters, and sore feet after a long trek knows how important it is to have a quality pair of comfortable hiking boots. Some trails might let you get away with sneakers, but this exposes your socks to getting wet — which any hiker will tell you is a less-than-ideal scenario — and harmful debris. Plus, boots offer more stabilization on uneven terrain and coverage when temperatures drop. Save big on
- Ryka Women’s Brunswick Hiking Boots, $85 (originally $110)
- Merrell Women’s Siren Traveller 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots, $110 (originally $149)
- Kamik Women’s Trek Lite M Hiking Boots, $120 (originally $150)
- Hoka Women’s Anacapa Mid Gore-Tex Hiking Boots, $148 (originally $185)
- Columbia Women’s Newton Ridge Plus Waterproof Amped Hiking Boots, $79 (originally $100)
- Salomon Women’s Cross Hike Mid GTX 2 Hiking Boots, $126 (originally $180)
- Easy Spirit Women’s Romytrm Hiking Boots, $92 (originally $119)
- Merrell Women’s Alverstone 2 Mid WP Hiking Boots, $99 (originally $130)
- Columbia Women’s Trailstorm Peak Mid Hiking Boots, $69 (originally $100)
- Cole Haan Women’s WR Zerogrand Flurry Hiker Boots, $79 (originally $160)
Columbia Women’s Newton Ridge Plus Waterproof Amped Hiking Boots
Ryka Women’s Brunswick Hiking Boots
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