WHERE  TO  BUY

1. Me Too “Ramira” in brown suede, $89 at One Yellow Shoe, 1543 N. Wells St.; 312-337-1800

2. Charles David purple suede with embossed-croc detail, $365 at Charles David of California, 900 N. Michigan Ave.; 312-944-9013

3. Brian Atwood “Maxine” in brown patent, $670 at Nordstom, 55 E. Grand Ave., 312-642-5900, and Neiman Marcus, 737 N. Michigan, 312-464-1515

4. Tania Spinelli waxed calf, $695 at Josephine, 1405 N. Wells; 312-274-0359

5. Georgina Goodman “Monica” gray patent, $450 at Grace, 1917 N. Damen Ave.; 773-384-7223

6. Barbara Bui drawstring, $765 at Jake, 939 N. Rush St.; 312-664-5553, shopjake.com

TIP: Our style experts say: Short boots look best with sleek tights, skinny jeans, and wide-legged trousers.