ICYMI, Cowboy Boots Are Back With a Vengeance, and These 45 Pairs Prove It
Every fashion editor can tell you that even with our shopping expertise, we, too, are filled with regrets from time to time. We can regret adopting specific trends or making purchases, but the biggest regret of all is the things we missed out on buying. We've all been haunted by the things we didn’t buy. I'll never stop thinking about how I failed to buy Fendi’s Zucca Cowboy Boots from its F/W 18 collection. I've been kicking myself every day over that decision, even more so now that we've seen western-inspired shoes come back into style with a vengeance. Alas, the lesson has been learned the hard way. I won't pass up on another pair of designer cowboy boots, and I'd argue that you shouldn't either.
Hear me out: Cowboy boots have never been cooler. Not only have we seen this footwear resurface in recent runway collections (see Schiaparelli's S/S 24 couture show), but they've also gained cultural momentum again. With the likely forthcoming country tour for Beyoncé's newest album, Cowboy Carter, these boots will be bigger than ever before. Thereby making investing in a pair of designer versions as practical as buying a pair of Levi's jeans. But if you’re not sure if you’re ready to invest in Western-inspired boots, keep reading, as I’ve rounded up the best designer cowboy boots along with a few affordable options too. Saddle up, sweethearts, because this boot style is worth the ride.
Designer Cowboy Boots to Invest In
Is it just me, or can you imagine the coolest person you know wearing these boots?
Ganni's cowboy boots are beloved among the fashion crowd.
A moment of silence for the two-tone studded toe caps on these boots.
Love the slouchy-boot trend as much as Western-inspired pieces? These denim boots are right up your alley, then.
Isabel Marant’s cowboy boots are a staple for the brand season after season, so they make for the perfect pair to invest in.
These give a whole new meaning to the term "desert rose."
Now here's a pair of classic black cowboy boots, but way cooler.
You can wear these two-tone boots with just about anything.
I'm a sucker for sleek, Western-inspired booties.
Remember the grip these Chloé boots had on every It girl? Well, now's your chance to re-adopt the popular style.
Shop Cowboy Boots Under $350
The square toes on these boots make them a more trend-forward twist on a classic style.
Who doesn’t love black ankle boots? But if you don't, these also come in six other colors.
Is it even Western-inspired if it doesn't look a little worn-in?
This post was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Jasmine Fox-Suliaman is a fashion editor living in New York City. What began as a hobby (blogging on Tumblr) transformed into a career dedicated to storytelling through various forms of digital media. She started her career at the print publication 303 Magazine, where she wrote stories, helped produce photo shoots, and planned Denver Fashion Week. After moving to Los Angeles, she worked as MyDomaine's social media editor until she was promoted to work across all of Clique's publications (MyDomaine, Byrdie, and Who What Wear) as the community manager. Over the past few years, Jasmine has worked on Who What Wear's editorial team, using her extensive background to champion rising BIPOC designers, weigh in on viral trends, and profile stars such as Janet Mock and Victoria Monét. She is especially interested in exploring how art, fashion, and pop culture intersect online and IRL.
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