These 3 Classic Boot Styles Are Here to Stay in 2023 and Beyond

When it comes to boot trends, some have a short lifespan, quickly floating in an out of relevance (ahem, Moon Boots), and others like those classic styles you're used to seeing continually pique the interest of style lovers for years on end. Today, I wanted to focus on those heavy hitters that you can get lots of use out of—you know, those styles we all can't seem to get enough of. I've highlighted a selection of three classic boot styles that will continue to occupy our mind space in 2023 and Beyond.

I've handpicked fashion editor–approved boot selections in kitten-heel, platform, and knee-high boot styles that are absolutely gorgeous. Ahead, shop a wide variety of boot selections that'll please any and all tastes. Calling all the sartorially inclined— you don't want to miss out on hours of digging for these top-notch product picks. I can't think of a better way to enter 2023 than with boots made for walking confidently through the year.

Kitten Heels

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This style proves height is not everything. There's something slick and cool about itty-bitty heels with such a demanding presence. 

Platforms

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A little lift never hurt anybody. The exaggerated height of platforms has been capturing the hearts of retro style lovers for decades and continues to do so. 

Knee-High Boots

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It's hard to go wrong with a good, classic pair of knee-highs. From Western takes to lace-up styles, knee-highs are absolutely everywhere and will continue to be in the foreseeable future. 

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Associate Shopping Editor
Chinazor "Chichi" Offor is a Georgia-born, Los Angeles–based associate editor and model who has recently relocated from Brooklyn, New York, and joined Who What Wear's West Coast offices. For WWW, she utilizes her love of personal style to dish out shopping advice to the masses.

After graduating from the University of Georgia's Grady College of Journalism, Chichi moved to Brooklyn and began hustling to make it in the NYC media world. Before landing at WWW, she spent some time at Vice Media Group, where she helped revolutionize Refinery29's plus-size and inclusive fashion coverage and even co-hosted a summer styling series. Prior to R29, she supported Bustle Digital Group's commerce team and freelanced for various publications.

Chichi is a multi-passionate, pop culture–obsessed television and music lover who enjoys a good concert and a yummy meal just as much as she loves analyzing cultural trends and throwing together a solid outfit. After work, you can probably find her bopping around the best L.A. restaurants talking about her latest ADHD-fueled hyper-fixation (e.g., Jesse McCartney's underrated career, TikTok black hole discoveries, and theories on the emo-rock music revival).