You don’t need over-the-knee boots to make a shoe statement. Instead, opt for ankle booties. (Bordeaux red, forest green, and cobalt blue are some of the hottest hues right now.) They come in a variety of styles, from wedges and stacked platforms to pin thin stiletto heels. Find a pair you’ll be the most comfortable in … and, you know, the pair least likely to cause you to face plant.

Buy:

Zigi Soho Spree Bootie, $79.95
H&M Wedge Heeled Boots, $49.95