I'm a Fashion Editor, and These Are the Boot Trends I'll Be Wearing Straight Through Spring

POPSUGAR Photography | Benjamin Stone
POPSUGAR Photography | Benjamin Stone
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As a fashion editor, blogger, and shopping enthusiast, I own over 100 pairs of shoes, ranging from sneakers to heels. But while I don't like picking favorites, booties have always been my number one footwear of choice. They're as versatile as you can get and work nearly year round, pairing well with everything from jeans to dresses to leggings. No matter the outfit vibe you're going for, there's a boot for that.

Booties are especially key when it comes to transitional dressing, as they're durable and comfortable, and — I can't drive it home enough — they go with everything. (Yes, even dress pants, if you choose the right style.) With so much variety, though, curating the perfect bootie collection can seem overwhelming or even pointless — I mean, do you really need seven pairs of black boots? The answer is yes, if they all serve different purposes!

Ahead, check out our go-to bootie styles for 2019.

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Kitten Heel Sock Bootie
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Kitten Heel Sock Bootie

Sock booties became wildly popular in 2017, and since then I have happily stocked up on multiple pairs. Thank goodness they're not going anywhere anytime soon! Perfect for dresses, skirts, and straight-leg jeans, these Loeffler Randall Kitten Heel Sock Booties ($395) will give any of your outfits a sweet, feminine touch.

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Everyday Booties
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Everyday Booties

A cult favorite, these Rag & Bone Harrow Booties ($495) are much loved for a reason. Deemed flattering, durable, and comfy, this is the boot you'll constantly turn to season after season.

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Animal-Print Boots
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Animal-Print Boots

I've been shamelessly wearing my leopard boots on repeat for the past two months (the above photo is just exhibit A), and this pair of Marc Fisher Leopard Chelsea Boots ($200) checks all the boxes for me: low heel for all-day comfort, endlessly versatile, and, of course, uber stylish.

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White Booties
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White Booties

I can personally vouch for this pair of Nic+Zoe White Amorie Booties ($136, originally $167), as I own the exact same ones and wear them at least once a week. White boots are such a refreshing addition to any wardrobe, and you'll find that they effortlessly modernize any look you throw at them.

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Western Boots
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Western Boots

As you may have noticed, Western boots are the style to know now. Understated and versatile, you can wear this pair of Isabel Marant Dawyna Point-Toe Stud-Heel Western Booties ($780) now with denim and later with a flowy sundress.

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Block Heel Boot
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Block Heel Boot

Neutral-colored boots like this pair of Free People Elle Block Heel Boots ($198) will look especially fantastic paired with bare legs come April. But until temps warm up, I'm wearing mine with boot-cut jeans.

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Neutral Booties
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Neutral Booties

Wear-with-anything tan booties are my go-to shoe when I want something comfortable and stylish without the fuss. This Alexander Wang Kori Block Heel ($595) pair adds a cool factor to any look and complements nearly everything in my closet.

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Chelsea Rain Boots
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Chelsea Rain Boots

Between snow now and rain later, a trusty pair of rain boots is essential in anyone's closet. I love these Sam Edelman Tinsley Rain Boots ($55) because they're sturdy, waterproof, and so classic, they'll never go out of style. I have a similar pair in navy that I've been known to wear even on sunny days just because they're that cute!

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Statement Booties
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Statement Booties

An eye-catching bootie is what I like to call an "outfit maker." On mornings when I'm running low on time, I go super simple with jeans and a tee but add a fun pair of boots that instantly make me look — and feel — effortlessly elevated. These red H&M Ankle Boots ($70) will look amazing with a cuffed girlfriend jean and white tee.

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Combat Boots
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Combat Boots

The price is undeniably right with this pair of Faded Glory Combat Boots ($12, originally $20), but that's not the only reason I'm crushing on them. Their positive reviews speak for themselves, and I love that they can be worn with virtually everything, making them an ideal shoe for transitional dressing.

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Metallic Boots
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Metallic Boots

Metallic is the new neutral, and this pair of silver Ganni Ankle Boots ($200) prove just that. Compatible with every color and print in your closet, they're a fun alternative to basic brown or black.

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Printed Booties
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Printed Booties

Prints have been and will continue to be everywhere this year, but if you're not ready to dive head first into the trend, try — quite literally — just dipping your toe instead. Houndstooth is a classic print, and on these Jeffrey Campbell Siren-3 Pointy Toe Booties ($165) it looks refined and modern.

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Embellished Booties
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Embellished Booties

Embellishments are another trend continuing to gain steam in 2019. You can always count on sparkles adding a little something special to even your most casual looks, which is why a pair like these Stuart Weitzman The Flash 75 Boots ($675) is a fabulous way to add subtle shine.

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Colored Booties
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Colored Booties

I'm all about injecting color into my wardrobe whenever I can, and shoes are the perfect place to start. A sleek pair like these Tibi Dylan Boots ($750) will transition seamlessly into Spring.