10 best chunky boots for women this winter - go big or go home

The Row's versatile, combat-inspired boots have been a huge trend in recent years and the trend shows no sign of waning. You can wear these with everything from tailoring to maxi dresses. Distinctive thanks to the front zipper, these boots have been made in Italy from supple black leather and are set on a chunky rubber sole.

The boots are such a popular design that lookalikes have swept the high street, and there may even be a pair of two within this edit that are a bit more affordable. 

You can always trust Marks & Spencer to bring out an excellent pair of chunky boots at a not-so-chunky price tag. These ankle boots look great and feel good, too, thanks to their flatform sole and mid-height heel. What's more, these boots feature Insolia Flex, M&S's technology that improves the movement of the balls of your feet, which are positioned correctly to ensure greater comfort for longer. 

Design wise, there's a side zip, buckles and laces which mean they always fasten securely. 

See! We told you we found a pair of affordable front zip boots! These Purdie ankle boots from ANYDAY are defined by the silver front zip fastening, which is set onto an exaggerated chunky cleated sole to give a subtle lift.

Crafted from leather, these are great quality and are finished with an inside zip for ease of entry.

This is a bit of a rogue choice for this edit, but this isn't just any chunky boot - it's a chunky wellington boot! Merry People is a brand we've recently come across, and The Tully Boot is a brand new silhouette that gives a fashion forward take on the classic ankle wellie!

The Tully nods to 90s nostalgia with a chunky platform-style sole and an extended, wrap around neoprene cuff. The boots are 100% vegan, and made from 85% recycled PU and the platform sole is made from 20% recycled rubber.

If black isn't for you, you can also get three other colour-combos; Teal, Sunshine, and Plum. 

Russell & Bromley is a firm favourite here at HELLO! The Rebel boot is a must-have for the new season, The laceless zip-front boot has been handcrafted in Italy from black calf leather, and made to look like a classic lace-up ankle boot - but sans laces. The boots are fully leather lined and feature a grooved rubber sole, with a zip front fastening and pewter-hued hardware.

The Grenson Nanette was a boot that was so popular, and if you still own a pair, they still look great. But we wanted to see what's new and exciting at Grenson and we came across the Carina boot, which is a captoe chelsea boot made from black calf  leather with a rubberised leather bumper. So simple but so stylish! The boots are made with a sand coloured lightweight commando sole.

The OGs of the chunky boot trend! Dr. Martens is synonymous with the chunky boot aesthetic so of course we wanted to include a pair of Docs in this edit. This reworked version of the Jadon boot is fitted with a padded collar and futuristic shiny oval-shaped hardware. Built from supple Buttero leather, the boot stands on a quad sole for unmissable height.

Ok, so if your budget is more in line with Molly Mae's budget, these Bottega Veneta chunky boots are absolutely gorgeous and a more modern take on the older - bestselling - Bottega style. 

With the round toe and the gold-toned Morsetto horsebit hardware, these chunky boots look so polished and almost regal. 

The UGG boots we've chosen for this edit are very practical indeed! The waterproof Droplet midi boots are waterproof and feature a longer shaft for more wet-weather defence. Thanks to the brand's innovative UGGplush upcycled wool blend, they're nice and cosy inside, too!

If you used to love the Grenson hiker boots - which are still available by the way - you might be interested in this pair of ankle boots from H&M. The affordable style has been coated, and inside you'll find soft teddy lining on the tongue.