Nicaise Block Heel Ankle Boots for Workdays

Nicaise is the plainest ankle boot in the range and that is the entire argument for it. A block heel, a clean shaft that finishes just above the ankle, no buckles, no straps, no hardware. Boots like this are what the more decorated pairs get worn instead of once the novelty wears off, because they go with everything and never look like they are trying.

Black and brown. Black handles tights, dark denim, tailored trousers and anything in a winter wardrobe. Brown is the warmer choice and sits better against cream, camel and mid-blue denim. The block heel gives enough height to change the line of a trouser leg while staying stable on pavement, which makes these realistic for a full working day rather than just an evening.

Sizes run US 5 through 10 across seven steps, and they run true to size. The chart below gives the EU and UK equivalent for each size along with the foot length it matches. Because there are no elastic panels or stretch anywhere in the construction, measuring your foot is worth the two minutes if you sit between two sizes.

• Silhouette: ankle boot
• Heel: block heel
• Closure: side zip
• Toe shape: round
• Colourways: Black, Brown
• Sizes: US 5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 9, 10
• Care: wipe clean with a soft damp cloth and let air dry away from direct heat, do not machine wash

Foot length is measured heel to longest toe. Runs true to size, so order your usual size and go up half a size for a roomier fit.