These Union Bay Claremont Boots jumped out at me as a smart buy for several reasons:
a) Plenty of slouch means loads of styling versatility.
b) The rich, yet neutral color offers myriad mix & match potential.
c) The heel is high enough to lengthen the silhouette without the threat of broken ankles or blistered toes.
and d) They look strikingly similar to a fave pair of Steve Maddens that I paid over 3x as much for.
Find them at Endless.