We might be mid-heatwave but people are buying these Zara boots

Come rain or shine, nothing comes in the way of our love for a good ankle boot. Case in point: these lace-up beauties, courtesy of Zara (obvs), shown at their autumn/winter press day yesterday, which was incidentally one of the hottest days of the year.
I shared them on my stories and received so many positive comments and heart-eye emoji, that I think it's safe to say everyone loved them as much as I did. And for good reason.
They come in two beautiful colours: cream and powder blue, and are laced all the way up, with a zip on the side so you don't actually have to deal with the faff of tying them up, plus they're not too high either.
They tap perfectly into next season's Victoria shoe trend, and will look great with both wide leg jeans and a midi skirt. If it cools down, you could even wear them now with a slip dress.
The good news is that they're available now, though are already selling fast. There is more stock on the way if you sign up to the 'back in stock' alert though.
Shop now: LACE-UP LEATHER HIGH HEEL ANKLE BOOTS IN CREAM for £95.99 from ZARA
Shop now: LACE-UP LEATHER HIGH HEEL ANKLE BOOTS IN SKYE BLUE for £95.99 from ZARA
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Penny Goldstone is the Contributing Fashion Editor at Marie Claire UK. She writes about catwalk trends and the latest high street and Instagram sartorial must-haves. She also helms the Women Who Win franchise.
She has worked in fashion for over 10 years, contributing to publications such as Cosmopolitan, Red, Good Housekeeping, and Stylist.
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