Nicole Kidman [1] didn't finish her slinky little Olivier Theyskens dress with pumps when she arrived at the 2017 American Music Awards [2]. No, sir. Instead, she met the top of her leg slit with edgy, eye-catching thigh-high Giuseppe Zanotti boots. She's not the only star who surprised us with boots at the ceremony. It seems like the ladies here are opting to stun with their footwear rather than their gowns, and we definitely don't hate it. Read on to see what we're calling the anti-stiletto of the season.
Ciara
Wearing a complete Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture look.
Nicole Kidman
Wearing an Olivier Theyskens dress with Giuseppe Zanotti boots.
Sabrina Carpenter
Wearing Missoni with platform Casadei boots [4].
Alessia Cara
Wearing a bodysuit, high-waisted trousers, and patent boots with contrast laces.
Garcelle Beauvais
Wearing a blazer dress with crystal boots.