Viviane Lace-Up Winter Boots for Snow Days, White

Viviane is the most expensive boot in the range and the only one that comes in white alone. An all-white winter boot is a deliberate choice rather than a practical one, and it works because nothing else in a cold-weather wardrobe looks like it. The front laces the full height of the shaft and the construction sits heavier than the everyday boots here.

White asks something of you in upkeep, which is worth saying plainly: it will show marks that a black boot hides, and it wants wiping down after wear rather than being left by the door. In exchange it lifts an entire outfit. Wear it against black, charcoal or navy for maximum contrast, or lean into it with cream and camel for something softer. Jeans tucked in is the natural pairing.

Sizes run US 5 through 10, seven steps. These run true to size, but winter boots get worn over heavier socks, so the half size up is worth considering. The chart below converts each size to EU and UK with its matching foot length. Measure your foot rather than assuming if you sit between two sizes.

• Silhouette: mid-height winter boot
• Closure: full-length front lace-up
• Sole: treaded sole
• Toe shape: round
• Colourways: White
• 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. Size up half a size if you plan to wear thick socks.