This season’s new boot trends are out on the streets (and the shelves) in full force – and while your go-to classic styles are still staples, A/W 18’s footwear offering is shaping up to to be a little fancier than most.
Firstly, there’s the return of Western chic – yes, cowgirl is officially cool again, according to the catwalks. Fendi, Dolce & Gabbanna and Emporio Armani have sent Wild West-inspired boots stomping down the runway in recent months, and now the style is taking over stores on every high street too.
When it comes to a more basic block colour, white is definitely the new black, and if you’re used to a chunky block heel? You might also want to consider investing in a kitten – whether you love it or loathe it from the first few times around, the short and sweet style is undeniably more popular than ever.
From towering heels to comfy flats, here’s the 5 key trends and how to weave them into your wardrobe. Move over Chelsea…
Cowboy boots
Wear them with: midi skirts, denim, a statement dress
The best cowboy boots to buy now
Cowboy leather boots, £139.99, Mango
Arlo Western Boots in Silver, £50, Office
Ganni White and Dark Brown Marlyn 45 Leather Cowboy Boots, £460, Farfetch
Tan Leather Western Calf Boots, £179, Kurt Geiger
Brown suede western ankle boots, £45, River Island
Animal print boots
Wear them with: clashing prints, all black, your favourite trench coat
The best animal print boots to buy now
Animal print high heel ankle boots, £49.99, Zara
Suede Side Zip Ankle Boots, £75, Marks & Spencer
Zebra print heeled ankle boots, £65.99, Stradivarius
Leopard ‘Aubree’ Block Heel, £32, Dorothy Perkins
White boots
Wear them with: colour blocking, printed maxis, cropped trousers
The best white boots to buy now
FIND Women’s Chunky Sole Chelsea Boots, £41, Amazon
Iris & Ink Izzy leather ankle boots, £160, The Outnet
Wide Fit Off White Wood Block Heel Boots, £25.99, New Look
Rome White Pointed Angle Boot, £110, Dune
Low leather cowboy boots, £129, & Other Stories
Lace-up boots
Wear them with: florals, plaid, opaque tights
The best lace-up boots to buy now
Lace-up leather high heel ankle boots, £89.99, Zara
Aloha Lace Up Mid Block Boots in Nude Leather, £90, Office
Ribbon bow block heel boots, £79, Charles & Keith
Bali black lace-up ankle boots, £69, Monsoon
Celeste kitten heel boots, £225, Whistles
Kitten heel boots
Wear them with: tailoring, rolled hems, skinny jeans
The best kitten heeled boots to buy now
Kitten heel pointed calf boots, £65, Charles & Keith
Aspen pointed boots, £69, Topshop
Leather ankle boots, £49.99, H&M
