Well for some girls it never left, though I fret at how their feet must be after being bound up at the end of a super hot summer's day. Anyway, I've never worn women's boots before! Well, maybe once in a store when I was in college... but they weren't like fashion so much as costume. Anyway, I'm wondering what everyone's preferred styles and coordinations are. I've always been drawn to a slouchy boot, but I'm not even sure if it would look good on me. I like the sort of futuristic andro looks of Rick Owens:

But who could afford that!?!? And I know it's behind the trends but I'm also kind of keen on flat or low heel riding boots maybe paired with leggings or skinny jeans like:

Any styles that might read too mannish for transgender women? My budget is not unlimited so I also have to be careful with color. Black seems like a safe choice to start with? Any shades of brown that are tough to pair with? Share your boots!