Beatle Boots Are Back, Baby—Shop My Favorite Pairs for Fall
During the Beatles' heyday in the 1960s, fans obsessed over not just their music but every element of the boys' lives: their friendships, their girlfriends, their hair, and yes, their shoes. Dubbed "Beatle boots," their signature shoes were sleek, low-heeled, black ankle boots.
Now, you might be tempted to say that this style never actually went away, but in recent years the pendulum has swung heavily toward chunky boots, often with lug soles, platforms, and other less-than-subtle traits. Think Olivia Rodrigo's Dr. Martens. Beatle boots, in contrast, are a study in minimalism. Thankfully for fans of simple dressing, brands have been churning out plenty of Beatle-worthy boots lately. Scroll down to revisit the iconic shoe style and shop modern-day versions for yourself.
Shop Modern-Day Beatle Boots
In case you're ready to splurge on a designer pair, these Gianvito Rossi shoes are perfect.
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Erin got her start as aBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing intern over 13 years ago—back when the site only published a single story per day. (Who What Wear has since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC, which is how she ended up moving to Los Angeles from her hometown of San Diego. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2016, where she currently holds the title of Associate Director of Fashion News (as well as the unofficial title of resident royal expert—in case you haven't noticed her numerous Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton stories). She spends her days trying to incorporate her idols, Anna Wintour and Roger Federer, into as many stories as possible. Outside of work, she loves tennis, classic rock, traveling, and smothering her dog with affection.
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