The shops are breaking out their spring styles, but Old Man Winter still has dibs on us for a little while longer.  With freeze-thaw weather on the horizon, we like the ankle bootie as the perfect transition shoe.  In dozens of style expressions, this versatile foot candy goes with practically anything in your winter and spring wardrobes.


Reese Witherspoon, Alexa Chung, Hilary Duff, Blake Lively

Sinfully Expensive Inspirations:

Mulberry Spring 2011: Floppy Bow Bootie US$650, Oxford Bootie US$650, D-Ring Wrap Bootie US$895

Christian Louboutin Miss Fast Plato Bootie US$697, Prada Shoe Bootie US$695, Brian Atwood Terry Platform Bootie US$895

Patterns & Texture

Maison Martin Margiela Wedge Bootie US$890, Brian Atwood Didier, Christian Louboutin Sultane Suede Bootie

9 Booties Under $90

Aldo Bourgon C$52.45 (sale), Aldo Gremler C$55.99(sale)/US$110, Aldo Hilovsky C$52.49/US$52.49 (sale)

Spring Ferrales C$34.99/US$24.49 (sale), Spring Schwend C$69.99, Spring Ahuna C$69.99

Hipster Bootie US$49.95, Miss Me Oasis Wedge US$39.95, Ollie Bootie US$39.95

Are you wearing the Bootie?  Which is your favourite style?