Best Black Leather Ankle Boots

Sarah Flint’s Perfect Zip Bootie

Black leather ankle boots are something I think of as one of the staples everyone needs in their closet. They’re so versatile, go with so many types of outfits, and are classic and will last from season to season. I finally found the best black leather ankle boots and they’re from Sarah Flint–the Perfect Zip Bootie!

The idea behind Sarah Flint shoes is style without sacrifice, which I’m a huge proponent of! I don’t believe in “no pain, no gain” because I want to enjoy my cute outfit, not be in pain from it! Sarah Flint shoes are designed by women, for women, and inspired by women. They’re 100% made in Italy alongside other designer fashion houses, and because of their attention to detail and factory conditions, they are ethically made.

The Perfect Zip Booties are the best black leather ankle boots for a few reasons! First, they have a galvanized double zipper which makes them so easy to take on and off. Having to yank a boot off is so uncomfortable, but being able to unzip both sides makes these a breeze to put on and take off. The 6 mm of padding in the footbed provides better anatomical arch support so you can wear these for an entire day. Seriously, I wore these right out of the box for an 8 hour work day and my feet didn’t hurt! And I never, ever say that. Your toes won’t get cramped because of the wider toe box , which is why I think they’re perfect!

A pair of feet in black leather boots with a woman's hands pulling a jean leg up to show the zipper details

The Perfect Zip Bootie comes in 30 mm (1 inch) or 70 mm (2.75 inches). They’re made out of buttery soft Italian calf upper, and 90-day rested Italian calf leather. This results in 18% less chromium in wastewater! Yay for sustainable practices in the shoe industry! The best part? These come in sizes 4-13, because we absolutely love inclusive sizing!