There are few things in life that cause a bigger frenzy for fashion girls than a new shoe trend—and a new boot trend is just icing on the cake. For the past few weeks, our EIC Kat Collings and I have been frantically DMing photos back and forth about a bubbling boot shape that we're predicting is about to blow up. We're not quite sure what to call this one yet, but it's reminiscent of an '80s-inspired Western boot.
Said boot shape is characterized by a slight dip in the front with sides that remain higher and straight across through the back. Some versions like these Isabel Marant beauties have more of a Western-inspired feel, while the Attico ones give nod to the '80s. We've noticed different iterations of this shape on the Instagram accounts of some of the most directional fashion girls, meaning this trend is percolating and on the verge of going mainstream. Mark our words—a few months from now everyone will be coveting this style.
Below, you'll see how the fashion crowd is currently wearing this It shoe, and in case you fancy yourself a pair now, we've shopped out some of our favorite styles that are already available.
See and shop the trend before it's everywhere:
This is the Insta-famous pair seen in the above photos.
Before you have to ask, yes they also come in black.
I own these and can personally attest to how many inquiries I get about them.
Two major trends, one boot.
Hello, party boots!
Also available in a shorter version.
This is a pair you'll wear for years.
How fun is this fringe detailing?
What you get when a riding boot and this trend mix.
I'm picturing straight-leg jeans tucked perfectly into these.
Okay so these are a tad bit different in the back, but come on—how cool are they!?
They also come in black.
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