Everyone From Alexa Chung to Rihanna Approves of This Boot Trend

In recent years, what once was a "camp" exaggeration of Western style has now become a wardrobe staple that even celebrities can't ignore. Cowboy boots took over the fashion world slowly and then all at once. It first came off as a kitschy trend but is now one of the most fun ways to dress up a miniskirt or make an outdated pair of pants feel very current. Stars like Rihanna and Alexa Chung would agree, as I have seen them wear these boots countless times.
Ahead of winter, I'm filling up my closet with the greatest pieces possible. That includes my favorite boot trends, and of course, this Western style is one of them. Below, you'll find the candidates for my shopping spree. Keep scrolling for the 27 pairs of boots I'm eyeing.
These are too cool.
Size Range — Sizes 6-12
Heel Height — 3" Heel
Material — Full-grain leather
White goes with everything.
Size Range — Sizes 6-11
Heel Height — 2" Heel
Material — Leather
So classic.
Size Range — Sizes 6-11
Heel Height — 2.5" Heel
Material — Leather upper/textile lining/synthetic sole
The most incredible suede moment.
Size Range — Sizes 6-11
Heel Height — n/a
Material — Leather
This pair would be on my vision board if I were trying to nail the Western aesthetic.
Size Range — Sizes 5-12
Heel Height — 2" Heel
Material — Leather
These boots are an It-girl must-have.
Size Range — European Sizes 35-41
Heel Height — 1.75" Heel
Material — Leather and calfskin suede
The slouch won me over.
Size Range — European Sizes 35-41
Heel Height — 2.25" Heel
Material — Calfskin Leather
It's the distressing for me.
Size Range — Sizes 6-12
Material — Leather upper and lining/synthetic sole
It's suede or nothing.
Size Range — 5-11
Heel Height — 3.5" Heel
Material — Cow Leather
The perfect example of classic cowboy boots.
Size Range — 6-11
Material — Vegan Leather
The steel toes will keep them in good shape.
Size Range — 6-11
Heel Height — 3.75" Heel
Material — Italian Leather
These just look vintage.
Size Range — 6-11
Heel Height — 2" Heel
Material — Leather
It's the slouch for me.
Size Range — 6-9
Heel Height — 1.18" Heel
Material — Bovine Leather
The feather motif on this pair is so cool.
Size Range — Italian 35-42
Heel Height — 2.5" Heel
Material — Calf Leather
I'm obsessed with everything about these boots.
Size Range — 5.5-11
Heel Height — 1.5" Heel
Material — Leather
Cowboy boots look good at ankle length.
Size Range — 6-11
Material — Italian Leather
I'm so into this colorway.
Size Range — 5.5-10
Heel Height — 2.75" Heel
Material — Suede and Leather Heels
These look so luxe for a fraction of the price.
Size Range — 5-11
Heel Height — 1.8" Heel
Material — Polyester
These feel extra elevated to me.
Size Range — 5-10
Heel Height — 1.97" Heel
Material — 100% Goatskin
What a sophisticated silhouette.
Size Range — Italian 35-42
Heel Height — 2.5" Heel
Material — Cow Suede
Gold buckles look so good with denim.
Size Range — 5.5-11
Heel Height — 3.5" Heel
Material — Calf Leather
It's the contrast stitching for me.
Size Range — 5-11
Heel Height — 3.5" Heel
Material — Cow Leather
This pair makes me want to go horseback riding.
Size Range — European 25-41
Heel Height — 1.75" Heel
Material — Calfskin and Leather
There's something about this shade of brown that gets me.
Size Range — 5-11
Heel Height — 1.4" Heel
Material — Cow Leather
These make me want to go running around in cornfields.
Size Range — 6-10
Material — Vegan Leather
This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

Sierra Mayhew is a fashion editor at Who What Wear, bringing a decade of industry experience to the editorial team. Since joining in 2021, she has made her mark by blending luxury and accessible fashion, decoding runway trends, and curating must-have shopping lists. Before joining Who What Wear, Sierra sharpened her skills at Harper's Bazaar and Elle, with bylines in Bazaar.com and collaborated with iconic brands such as Gucci and Ferragamo. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Sierra translates editorial expertise into viral social content, making fashion engaging for a new generation. Her unique perspective is rooted in her love for travel, music, and discovering the hidden gems that make New York City a constant source of inspiration.
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