Representing an enigmatic blend between disco go-go style and space cowgirl chic, the metallic silver cowboy boot is perhaps one of the only unique trends that 2022/2023 has offered us.
Unlike the vast majority of fashion movements that we’ve witnessed throughout the 2020s, rather than flaunting styles retroactively borrowed from past decades, the silver cowboy boot seems to have sprung out from the depths of creative consciousness somewhere, somehow.
We think it likely has something to do with the fact that two members of pop royalty who hail from the American Southwest have recently embarked on record-breaking tours. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, we’re talking about Taylor Swift’s The Era’s Tour, and Beyoncé’s Renaissance extravaganza.
As she re-visits the eras represented by each of her 10 studio albums, Swift has been sporting custom bedazzled ensembles from the likes of Versace, Roberto Cavalli and Oscar de la Renta. You’ll be hard pressed to find a look which doesn’t feature a pair of sparkly boots to match.
Meanwhile, Beyoncé has teamed up with Jimmy Choo to design 41 pairs of shimmering shoes that could hold-up while dancing and sprinting from stage to stage throughout her three-hour long set.
Though cowboy boots don’t explicitly feature in neither Swift’s nor Knowles’ iconic tour wardrobes, fans have drawn inspiration from the stars’ modern styles in order to create their very own aesthetics.
Previously a country superstar, Swifties who are particular fans of the singer’s ‘debut era’ are sporting metallic and bedazzled cowboy boots, while members of the Bey Hive have taken the mirror ball cowboy hat seen throughout the Renaissance album artwork and created entire ensembles to match – silver cowboy boots included.
Nevertheless, we ought to give credit to the iconic Kacey Musgraves who, when she burst back onto the scene circa 2018, popularised a modern ‘Spacey Kacey’ cowgirl look which sent us into the stratosphere. Drawing inspiration from legends like Dolly Parton, Musgraves embodied a shiny new version of the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville-born style.
The fashion world took Musgraves’ take on cowgirl chic and ran with it, leading us swiftly into the buzzing universe of shiny, sparkly concert fashion. Puns intended.
Now you know why shiny, metallic silver cowboy boots are selling like hotcakes – why not snap up a pair of your own? Whether you’re lucky enough to be attending the concerts of pop queens or are curating your Glastonbury wardrobe – keep scrolling for a round-up of the best silver cowboy boots on the market.
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Kacey Metallic Leather Cowboy Boots
Fittingly named the Kacey, these metallic cowboy boots from AllSaints will have you line-dancing the night away, no matter where you are. Crafted from real leather and designed to be a comfortable mid-height, these pointed toe boots feature some unique contrast black stitching in geometric shapes – flirting with the traditional panelled leather design of old-school cowboy boots.
Buy now £289.00, AllSaints
Otto Mini Western Boot
The ankle-length cowboy boot is making a shiny comeback. These adorable, heeled minis from Reformation are a fantastic way to comfortably dress up any outfit, while ensuring your poor feet don’t suffer the next morning.
Buy now £398.00, Reformation
Party Favour Western Boots
We’ve found them. The perfect shoes for your Era’s / Renaissance tour shenanigans. Dance on your tallest tiptoes and spin on your highest heels, love, in these bedazzled silver western boots from Matisse via Free People. Made from real leather and hundreds of invidious rhinestones, pair these with a mirror ball cowboy hat and you’re set for the summer.
Buy now £188.00, Free People
x REVOLVE Jeffrey Campbell The Kid Cowboy Boot
The iconic shoe designer known for reaching the highest of heel hights while remaining unbelievably comfortable, Jeffrey Campbell has teamed up with Revolve to create an iconic pair of knee-high metallic cowboy boots. The 2.5” wooden block heel is further elevated by the 9.25” boot shaft and is bound to make all of your space cowgirl dreams come true.
Buy now £277.00, Revolve
Metallic Embellished Cowboy Boots
We know, these boots aren’t all silver – but they certainly are metallic. We simply couldn’t resist including these embellished western-style boots from Stradivarius due to that eye-catching shiny block design – reminiscent of the Grand Ole Opry style we extolled earlier. Dolly Parton would go crazy for these boots, and so are we.
Buy now £79.99, Stradivarius
Saravia Mid Silver Cowboy Boots
A show-stopping take on the legwarmer and boots trend we’ve seen sported by fans of balletcore, these silver cowboy boots by Saravia feature a mock gaiter fold which drapes all the way past the boot’s heel. Inspired by the style of Mexican charros (or horsemen), Saravia has ensured that these luxury boots have been crafted with the utmost comfort in mind.
Buy now £360.00, Cult Mia
Philipp Plein Gothic 85mm mid-calf boots
Got a Beyoncé-level budget? Try these unbelievably cool boots by Phillip Plein which seem to have been created as a hybrid between the classic pull-on Chelsea boot style and a heritage cowboy boot – elevated with a modern metallic twist.
Buy now £1400.00, Farfetch
Gianni Bini Katyanna Over-the-Knee Rhinestone Embellished Western Dress Boots
We don’t know about you, but we’ve fallen head over heels for these rhinestone-embellished, over-the-knee cowgirl boots by Gianni Bini. Fear not, for these spectacular creations feature a secret zip closure for slip-on, zip-up ease.
Buy now £265.82, Dillard’s
