We’ve never met a boot we didn’t like. No matter the shape, heel, height or hue, the shoe staple’s style-longevity is unparalleled.
Taking us from season to season, with the ability to be paired back with everything from jeans and trousers to mini skirts and maxi dresses, a great pair of boots continually prove to be a worthy investment.
After seasons spent trudging through winter in chunky, lug-sole boots, the style set is moving away from the silhouette gravitating instead toward biker shapes.
If the biker boot isn’t for you, western and cowboy boots are still on the rise, particularly in the wake of Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter album release.
Below, we round up the best boot styles to shop this winter season, and year-round for that matter.
What Boots Are In Fashion In 2024?
From the trending biker boot to cowboy and western styles, these are the key boot styles that are in fashion in 2024.
Knee-High Boots
A style staple of both the ’70s and ’90s, the knee-high boot has made a comeback once again. Pairing perfectly with everything in your wardrobe from mini skirts to midi dresses, the knee-high boot instantly elevates any look.
This seasons we’re coveting classic silhouettes in elevated neutrals such as rich chocolate brown and snakeprint.
Senso Zandar II, $385 at THE ICONIC
Senso’s Zandar has been a staple of their winter collections for seasons now, which is all but a guarantee you won’t be growing tired of them after one winter’s wear.
Sizes: 36 – 42 | Materials: Leather | Colours: Black or Butterscotch
High Boot, $799 at St Agni
With its soft curves, walkable heel and slim shaft these stunning snake print boots can make a statement or slip seamlessly into your winter wardrobe—it’s all in how you style them.
Sizes: 35 – 42 | Materials: Leather | Colours: Python or Black
Knee High Banana Heel Boot, $597 at Everlane
With its curved banana heel and deliciously deep chocolate hue, these knee-high boots are a feast for the eyes.
Sizes: 5 – 11 | Materials: Leather Colours: Brown or Black
Kitten Heel Boots
A staple of the ‘90s, the return of the kitten heel boot is not only a delight to style but makes getting around a dream in comparison to our usual heels.
Alias Mae Crissy Boot, $119.95 (usually $329.95) at THE ICONIC
A black kitten heel is a no-brainer. The wide shaft on this ankle boot wears well with skirts and pants.
Sizes: EU36-41 Materials: Leather Colours: Black
Toteme The Mid Heel Croc-Effect Leather Ankle Boots, $798 (usually $1330) at Net-A-Porter
The perfect relaxed heel with a twist, these faux-croc boots add It Girl cred to any ensemble.
Sizes: IT35-42 Materials: Croc-effect leather Colours: Beige, Black, Dark Brown
Billini Xadie Boots, $76 (usually $109.95) at The Iconic
If you prefer a softer edge to your shoe, invest in an almond shape such as this one for a more subdued take on the kitten ankle boot trend.
Sizes: IT35-42 Materials: Synthetic leather Colours: Grey
Square-Toe Boots
Classic round-toe and sleek pointed shapes have had their time, now it’s all about the square toe boot with the angular shape bringing a modern edge to any ensemble.
AERE Square Toe Heeled Leather Ankle Boots, $220 at The Iconic
This angular pair comes set on eight centimetre spool heels. The minimalist detailing makes them a modern classic.
Sizes: AU5-11 Materials: Leather Colours: Black, dark brown and nougat cream
South Boots, $510 at Alohas
A two-tone finish adds extra it factor to this block heel silhouette.
Sizes: EU35-44 Materials: Leather Colours: Bicolour camel beige, black, bicolour black beige and bicolour stone beige black
Border Boot, $689 at St Agni
A square toe plus a square heel equals winter magic. The slightly higher shaft on this ankle style is a good match for trending midi skirts.
Sizes: EU35-42 Materials: Leather Colours: Chocolate and black
Cowboy Boots
The western style has been slowly gaining moment in recent years and with celebrity endorsements from the likes of Dua Lipa and Kendall Jenner, the cowboy boot has now reached peak sartorial status.
Dazie Marnie Knee High Cowboy Boots, $70 (usually $119.99) at The Iconic
Subtle detailing amps up the the western vibes on this black pair. The block heel is a sturdy partner for boot scootin’ around town.
Sizes: AU5-11 Materials: Synthetic leather Colour: Black
Alias Mae Cruz Boots, $349.95 at The Iconic
If you’re searching for an ankle cowboy style, this beige suede pair prove to be the perfect way to level up evening looks this winter.
Sizes: AU5-10 Materials: Leather Colour: Natural, Choc Suede and Black
Lennox Knee Boots, $349.95 at RM Williams
Subtle detailing amps up the the western vibes on this black pair. The block heel is a sturdy partner for boot scootin’ around town.
Sizes: AU5-11 Materials: Leather Colour: Black
Biker Boots
Tough-luxe styles are at the front of our minds this winter. Another 2010’s redux, this season’s iterations are finished with subtle metal detailing and solid soles. Where them with casual looks, or let them add attitude to going out dresses.
Biker Black Wax Calf Boots, $349.95 at Tony Bianco
Classic lines, silver metal detailing and a just chunky-enough sole combine to create and instant add-to-cart.
Sizes: AU5-11 Materials: Leather Colour: Black Wax, Cognac, Beige Wax, Black Cameo Suede, Espresso Suede and Saddle Wax
Leather Biker Boots, $490 at Cos
Cos adds its Scandi “it” factor to the style. Style this pair around black and white outfits to emulate Stockholm-cool.
Sizes: EU36-42 Materials: Leather Colour: Black
What Boots Are In Fashion This Winter?
This season brings a bounty of trending silhouettes to choose from – knee high, kitten heel, cowboy, biker and modern square-toe styles are it. Chocolate brown (leather or suede), two-tone designs and animal prints are also on our minds.
What Boots Go Best With Everything?
Classic black boots are always a wardrobe favourite. Look for round or almond-toe profiles to wear everyday. More angular designs promise to elevate outfits after dark. And when it comes to heels, choose whatever is most comfortable for you.
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This article originally appeared on Marie Claire Australia and is republished here with permission.
