7 Winter Boot Trends Taking Over the Fashion Scene

last updated 25 January 2020

If you’re as big of a boot fan as I am, you probably have your sights set on picking up a new pair for the season ahead. Personally, I’ve already sprung for the square-toe boot trend and have been wearing my faux-croc pair from By Far on repeat. But now I have my eye on many of the other boot styles now emerging in 2019.

Which cool winter boot trends are worth investing in? Ahead, I’m breaking down the styles that are taking over the fashion scene. Whether you’re in the market for highly polished styles like faux snakeskin, utilitarian ankle boots that stand up to winter weather, or the latest shoe trend to hit Instagram, there are plenty of new boot styles you’ll want to add to your shopping cart this season. Go on to shop my editor-approved picks. Word to the wise: Order them now before they sell out.

PLATFORM

Platforms have arrived as the latest "ugly" shoe trend to take over 2019—especially in boot form.

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Diane Von Furstenberg

Yasmine Platform Boots

Maison Margiela

Tabi Toe Platform Boots

COMBAT PLATFORM

Another version of the platform that's everywhere? The combat boot.

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R13

Combat Stack Boots

Dr. Martens

Jadon 8 Eye Boots

SNAKESKIN

For one of the most luxe takes on boots this season, try out a faux-snakeskin finish. These will elevate any outfit.

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Brother Vellies

Palms Boots

Chloé

Rylee Snake-Effect Leather Ankle Boots

FAUX CROC

Another sophisticated shoe to add to your closet is the mock-croc boot. Style yours with anything from denim to mini silhouettes.

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Ganni

Nadine Knee-High Crocodile-Effect Leather Boots

Topshop

Chelsea Mid Heel Ankle Boots

HIKING BOOTS

The hiking boot is a shoe that's both practical and cool for navigating winter weather. These are sure to be everywhere during fashion month.

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Diemme

Monfumo Suede Ankle Boots

3.1 Phillip Lim

Dylan Lace-Up Hiking Boots

SQUARE TOE

Last summer we saw the arrival of square toe sandals and now that cooler temps have hit, that silhouette has been translated to boot styles.

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By Far

Este Croc-Effect Leather Ankle Boots

Reike Nen

Square Toe Leather Ankle Boots

LACE-UP

Lace-up boots are going to be wildly popular as we move into 2019 and pair well with everything from dresses with tights to jeans with chunky knits.

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Tabitha Simmons

Swing Boots

Zara

Laced Leather Heeled Ankle Boots

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Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co., and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.