Everyone in My Brooklyn Neighborhood Wears Spring Boots—6 Trends I'm Already Seeing

These will be everywhere soon.

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I've been living in Brooklyn for a few years now and love the personal style of everyone I pass by. I find myself asking passersby the details of their outfits, especially their shoes. This year, spring is taking a longer time than usual to hit my favorite borough, but I've been preparing anyway. I noticed during our short stint with the sun, aka Fool's Spring, boots were still everywhere.

Boots don't have to be limited to winter, but I was caught by surprise at the number of people still wearing boots. I'd assume people would wear sandals, heels, flip-flips… but then it hit me: These boot trends will be everywhere once spring has officially arrived. From moto boots to animal-print, boots will still be a major spring trend.

If you're into wearing boots for spring, keep scrolling to see outfit inspiration and shop all the trends.

Moto Boots

These boots are everywhere. My best friend and one of my neighbors has a pair. During all my café and errand stops, I keep seeing this edgy trend styled with casual outfits and leather jackets, namely. Moto boots are so back for spring.

a woman wearing a brown leather jacket, pink shoulder bag, pink striped skirt, and brown boots

(Image credit: @oliviagraceherring)

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Slouchy Boots

Slouchy boots are so chic to me. They marry an outfit seamlessly by adding texture without having to try hard. Effortlessly cool is always the vibe we're going for in Brooklyn.

a woman wearing a striped long sleeve shirt, brown skirt, and slouchy tan boots

(Image credit: @chanelmckinsie)

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Kitten-Heel Boots

If there's one shoe I see religiously worn around my block, it's a kitten-heel boot. Since winter, it's been a major trend in NYC, and it's clearly a fan favorite for spring, too. I'm wearing my pair with shorts and a tank top for an edgy, cool-girl vibe.

a woman wearing a black turtleneck, blue jeans, suede tote bag, and black kitten heel boots

(Image credit: @claradyrhauge)

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Animal-Print Boots

This trend is definitely for the bold and brave dressers. If you're not much of a print person, I suggest trying animal-print boots with a simple outfit like below. You can also pair them with jeans or pants and have the print as a slight pop to zhuzh up your outfit.

a woman wearing a black jacket, black leather bag, and animal print boots

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Tan Boots

a woman wearing a black leather jacket, V-neck sweater, jeans, and tan boots

(Image credit: @mimixn)

If you're not into white boots for spring, tan boots are the perfect alternative. This hue is a neutral that truly blends into an outfit and is also great to wear for transitional weather.

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Kerane Marcellus
Associate Fashion Editor

Kerane Marcellus is a New York-based writer. She joined the Who What Wear team in 2025 after writing for Essence Magazine and freelancing for a number of other arts and culture publications. Fashion is a form of expression that she encourages everyone to take part in. There is no right or wrong in getting dressed! When she's not writing, she's reading in the park or gallery hopping in the city.