When it comes to cold-weather chic, nothing beats the tried-and-true noir. Sure, a few outliers will always appear each year (a vibrant color block option or a whimsical pair with cute motifs, for example), but you’ll rarely go wrong with a pair of trusty black boots. You don’t have to worry about them getting dirty from the sludgy snow or rain, plus they effortlessly match any cold weather ‘fit, whether that’s a cozy long sleeve sweater dress or your matching sweatsuit that you’ve been living in for weeks (we’re not judging!). So instead of dreading those cold, blustery days, tackle them in style with these 28 black boot options from of our favorite retailers.