Hispanitas Bangkok HI265227 lace-up ankle boots in espresso suede

The Hispanitas Bangkok ankle boots in espresso suede bring a vintage, Victorian-style lace-up look to everyday dressing, with a heel you can actually walk in. This is style HI265227: a mid-calf shaft, a slim, softly squared toe and a sturdy block heel.

Materials and comfort

The upper is soft suede in a deep chocolate brown that only looks better with wear. Underneath there's a rubber sole with a slim front platform to cushion each step, and the wide, flared heel has a wood-effect stacked finish. Retailers note that the boots feature Triflow, Hispanitas' own cushioning system built into the sole unit, and that they are made in Spain.

Fit

The laces run the full length of the foot, so you can fine-tune the fit around the ankle and calf. You won't need to unlace them every time, though: there's a zip on the inside so you can slip them on and off in seconds. The mid heel and broad base feel steady for a day at the office, a long lunch or an afternoon wandering round town.

How to wear them

They look their best with opaque tights and a midi skirt or dress, so the lacing is on show. They also work with cropped trousers or straight-leg jeans sitting just above the shaft. Espresso pairs easily with black, camel, cream and olive, and softens an all-black outfit such as a long leather coat.

Caring for suede

Brush them dry with a suede brush and use a protector spray before the first wear. If they get wet, let them dry naturally away from radiators, then brush again to lift the nap.