Sure, the pin-thin '80s heel and chunky combats are still popular [1], but the one silhouette you won't be able to ignore this Fall is the Western-inspired cowboy boot [2]. It doesn't just boil down to Kylie Jenner's thigh highs [3], Dua Lipa's cowgirl style [4], or Rihanna [5]'s cult-favorite Off-White x Jimmy Choo puffers [6], though these looks certainly gave rise to the viral sensation that is cowboy boots.
Now, they're becoming mainstream. You can find them all over the streets and in plenty of colors, heights, and finishes at your favorite retailers. So while you can definitely get away with keeping your staple booties on rotation, you're going to feel fresh as hell trying out a shape that's brand new. Need some pointers for your outfit? Just read on for a handful, then get to shopping.
Work a classic style under a not-so-classic pattern, and add an all-American touch with a denim jacket tied around the waist.
Oomph up a long denim maxi dress with a two-tone pair.
Make your boots the focal point when you invest in a metallic colorway.
Play with proportions and work a knee-high version with cutoffs or a miniskirt. Add a girlie touch with a delicate top.
Patterned boots are novelty pieces, so find a way to attract full attention to your boots when you're wearing them. One option? Mitch-match prints.
Combine two trends and work the updated version of a sock boot with a Western-inspired sole.
Wear a dress with an asymmetrical hemline that gives a better glimpse at the shoes underneath.
Make it all about your boots when you find a vibrant print that features their exact color.
Splurge on the of-the-moment, slightly avant garde pair that's getting all the buzz: the Off-White x Jimmy Choo boots that Rihanna owns [8].
Add your personal touch and a bundle of accessories to a very classic Western pairing: cowboy boots and a flannel.
If you're not a fan of the taller silhouette, sport an ankle bootie with studs with a gathered skirt. A leg slit will work to elongate your legs.
Opt for a hemline that falls below the top of your boot to create a look that flows.
Let a pair of soft trousers skim the top of the boot, flashing the full silhouette as you walk down the street.
Wear a cherry red cowboy boot with a romantic, tiered knee-length dress.
Play up a buckled pair with an ornate chainlink belt.
Go full-on Western with your look and coordinate with a full-sleeved prairie dress.
Your boots may bring a lot of edge, but you can keep things modest with a pleated midi and embroidered collar.
Even when you're wearing the brightest dress on the street, you can accent your boots with the help of another accessory, like a leather statement purse.
Add a trendy bucket bag to the always iconic denim skirt and cowboy boot pairing.
Fendi Pale Blue Leather Ankle Boots
Fendi Pale Blue Leather Ankle Boots [9] ($1,190)
See by Chloé Leather Ankle Boots
See by Chloé Leather Ankle Boots [10] ($545)
Rebecca Minkoff Kaiegan Bootie
Rebecca Minkoff Kaiegan Bootie [11] ($228)
Topshop Arizona 2 Western Bootie
Topshop Arizona 2 Western Bootie [12] ($125)
Missguided Red Snake Pattern Detail Cowboy Boots
Missguided Red Snake Pattern Detail Cowboy Boots [13] ($25, originally $42)
Isabel Marant Denzy Embroidered Suede Knee Boots
Isabel Marant Denzy Embroidered Suede Knee Boots [14] ($825)
Dolce Vita Women's Reece Ankle Boot
Dolce Vita Women's Reece Ankle Boot [15] ($190)
Steve Madden Preston
Steve Madden Preston [16] ($150)
Miron Crosby Jenny
Miron Crosby Jenny [17] ($1,295)
Maison Margiela Vegas Western Bootie
Maison Margiela Vegas Western Bootie [18] ($1,390)
Boohoo Pull On Western Boots
Boohoo Pull On Western Boots [19] ($44, originally $72)
Mango Leather Cowboy Ankle Boots
Mango Leather Cowboy Ankle Boots [20] ($170)
& Other Stories Low Leather Cowboy Boots
& Other Stories Low Leather Cowboy Boots [21] ($179)
Zimmermann Cowboy Mid Calf Boots
Zimmermann Cowboy Mid Calf Boots [22] ($950)
Magda Butrym Denmark Embellished Suede Thigh Boots
Magda Butrym Denmark Embellished Suede Thigh Boots [23] ($2,515)
Zara Flat Leather Boot
Zara Flat Leather Boot [24] ($229)
Tibi Jagger Patent-Trimmed Leather Boots
Tibi Jagger Patent-Trimmed Leather Boots [25] ($995)
R13 Low Crunch Cowboy Boots
R13 Low Crunch Cowboy Boots [26] ($915)
Nasty Gal Let Me Clarify Metallic Heel
Nasty Gal Let Me Clarify Metallic Heel [27] ($40, originally $80)
Off-White For Walking Embroidered Printed Textured Leather Knee Boots
Off-White For Walking Embroidered Printed Textured Leather Knee Boots [28] ($2,290)
Ganni Callie Croc Effect Leather Ankle Boots
Ganni Callie Croc Effect Leather Ankle Boots [29] ($475)
Dan Post Wild Ride
Dan Post Wild Ride [30] ($179)
Etro Embroidered Suede Knee Boots
Etro Embroidered Suede Knee Boots [31] ($1,320)
Tamara Mellon Go West Ankle Stretch Suede Boot
Tamara Mellon Go West Ankle Stretch Suede Boot [32] ($550)
1.STATE Sabylla Studded Western Boot
1.STATE Sabylla Studded Western Boot [33] ($299)
Ariat Heritage Western R-Toe Boot
Ariat Heritage Western R-Toe Boot [34] ($150)
Calvin Klein 205W39NYC Western Claire Chelsea Boot
Calvin Klein 205W39NYC Western Claire Chelsea Boot [35] ($990)
Givenchy Kangaroo Leather & Genuine Python Boot
Givenchy Kangaroo Leather & Genuine Python Boot [36] ($1,995)
Vince Camuto Women's Creestal Almond Toe Snakeskin-Embossed Leather Booties
Vince Camuto Women's Creestal Almond Toe Snakeskin-Embossed Leather Booties [37] ($139)
