As exciting and stylish as the runway shows have been during Paris Fashion Week, the streets have become a runway of their own. Parisians and fashion visitors have turned every sidewalk into a style statement. The outfits are, as expected, effortlessly stylish, yet the most memorable street style moments this week come from more casual, practical ensembles. As attendees spend long days moving from show to show, comfort remains essential, and black leggings have proven to be the go-to.
Yes, women's leggings—though not the kind you wear for working out. These are sleek and intentional. Instead of pairing them with sneakers, fashion people are styling their black leggings with black knee-high boots. Whether they're classic riding boots, kitten heels, lug-sole boots, or even slouchy and Western-inspired designs, the look is pulled off with genuine Parisian flair, blending elegance with a touch of edge.
Black leggings remain a versatile staple and a foundational element for any outfit, especially when paired with black boots. This allows you to complete the look with a trench coat, oversize blazer, leather bomber jacket, or chunky sweater—really anything. Keep reading to see how insiders are styling black leggings with knee-high black boots during Paris Fashion Week and shop the pieces to re-create their looks.
Outfit formula: Black leggings + black knee-high boots + long white tee
Stock up on two or three pairs.
An immediate yes.
Outfit formula: Black leggings + black knee-high Western-inspired boots + gray double-breasted blazer
Talk about elevated leggings.
No one will believe that these are from H&M.
Outfit formula: Black leggings + black knee-high boots + yellow oversize sweater
Comfortable, chic, and affordable.
The Wally is Staud's best-selling boot style.
Outfit formula: Black leggings + heeled knee-high black boots + white turtleneck sweater + brown leather jacket
The stirrup design will ensure your leggings don't ride up.
New and noteworthy.
-
If You Want to Look Elegant Instead of Sporty in Leggings, This Is the Winter Trend You Need to WearTake J.Lo's unspoken advice.
-
Okay, There Are Less Than 24 Hours Left to Shop Revolve's Sitewide Sale—11 Items That You Should Care AboutScore 20% off cool-girl essentials.
-
Not Black, Not Brown: The 2026 Boot Color Trend That Makes Every Outfit ElegantJust like that.
-
If Parisians Walked Around in Leggings Like It Girls in NYC and L.A. Do, They'd Choose This Expensive-Looking Color TrendHint: It's not black or brown.
-
Winter's Just Around the Corner—13 Standout Zara Finds I Predict Will Sell Out Before the End of the MonthAffordable funnel-neck jackets, argyle knits, and rich-looking flats inside.
-
*Not* Black—6 Legging Color Trends Everyone Everywhere Will Be Wearing in 2026Everything you need to know about wearing leggings next year, all in one place.
-
My Stylish 56-Year-Old Mom Is a Picky Shopper—31 Chic Under-$100Replica Store Finds She Approves OfFunnel-neck coats, Fair Isle knits, and Levi's jeans inside.
-
If You're Going to Wear Leggings to the Airport in 2026, Pair Them With This Expensive-Looking ShoeIt's giving aspirational.
