From forever staples, like shearling and Chelsea boots, to nostalgic throwbacks & wilder trends, these are the best boots to carry you through winter and beyond.
Sandals, sneakers and ballet flats have been dominating recent footwear trends both on and off the runway, but more unexpectedly, so have boots of all kinds, proving that the footwear hero can be a year-round staple.
We’ve identified nine different on-trend boot silhouettes that have been growing in popularity lately, with cowboy boots and buckled biker boots (via Miu Miu’s viral pair) being two obvious top contenders. Of-the-moment boots also draw on nostalgia, like pointy-toed, kitten-heeled boots that harken to the ’90s or leather fold-overs that Givenchy made famous not too long ago.
Ahead, we shopped out the top, most relevant boot trends for the fall and winter seasons, from repeat fads that are circling back from years prior to forever staples like Chelsea and shearling boots.
See (and shop) all of our favorite boot trends of the moment ahead.
BUCKLED BOOTS
Miu Miu’s viral buckled biker boots from its Fall 2022 collection may have single-handedly spurred this trend, but with so many brands following suit with multi-buckle iterations of their own, the look seems to be going strong well into next year.
KITTEN-HEELED BOOTS
Like the rest of the fashion industry, footwear often references throwback styles, and this sexy ’90s-inspired silhouette has been building traction alongside the vintage sandals craze for sometime now. The look typically includes a pointed toe and stout kitten heel — but shaft height, hue and texture are all up to personal preference.
LOAFER BOOTS
Co-signed by leading brands like The Row and Bottega Veneta, this shoe-within-a-shoe style doesn’t necessarily have to be a splurge, thanks to equally covetable iterations from Charles & Keith and Sam Edelman.
WESTERN BOOTS
No need to go to Nashville: High fashion has fully embraced Western-style footwear in covetable variations of all kinds. Take, for example, metallic foil options (popular Renaissance Tour attire) from Khaite and Monsterrat or, for something more pared back, Aeyde’s super sleek construction is perfect for city-slicker aesthetics.
SHEARLING BOOTS
The hygge staple is synonymous with winter footwear for a reason: coziness. And there are plenty of new-season options to get excited about, like Telfar‘s latest installation of its Ugg collaboration or seemingly endless color and finish options from Mou.
RIDING BOOTS
Horse girls and toes that like to stay close to the ground will be delighted by the return of the equestrian boot. Sleek, simple and functional, these boots really are made for walking.
FOLD-OVER BOOTS
Once upon a time, Givenchy’s Shark Lock Boots were among the hottest It-items (and are still a crowd favorite) so, given the cyclical nature of fashion, it may not be a surprise that the cuffed look is having a renaissance by way of buzzy brands like Gia Borghini or Paloma Wool.
CHELSEA BOOTS
Chelsea boots remain perennially in style for their practicality and versatility, but the silhouette doesn’t have to feel basic thanks to an array of hues and heights to choose from.
STATEMENT BOOTS
The best part of a good pair of attention-grabbing boots is that they can be the punctuating detail that really ties an ensemble together. This is especially true when they’re the main focal point — so don’t be afraid to turn heads with a maximalist pair.
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Source : Fashionista
