Hailey Bieber Just Convinced Me to Try These "Dated" Boots

last updated 19 January 2023

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As a fashion editor, I've spent a great deal of the past four months talking to you about boots. We've covered everything, from the best black boots to the boot trends taking over in the earliest days of 2023. But hey, I can admit it when I've overlooked something, and Hailey Bieber has just reminded me about a boot style I'd almost entirely forgotten about.

The first thing I noticed about Bieber's latest ensemble was her on-trend, black leather maxi coat. Not only is leather outerwear a big deal right now, but maxi hemlines just so happen to be one of the most noteworthy runway trends of the year, too. Top marks there, Bieber. However, upon casting my eye over the rest of her ensemble, it became immediately clear that my focus ought to be on her boots.

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Patent footwear is a trend that's slowly gaining momentum. I've had my eye on a pair Saint Laurent slingbacks in a high-shine finish for months now, but prior to that, the fabrication had completely fallen off my radar. Of course, there was a buzz surrounding vinyl coats not all that long ago, but shoes? They generally hadn't been given the glossy treatment in years. However, I expect that all to change after Hailey Bieber stepped out in sleek knee-high patent boots this week. Turns out I'm not the only one who's into Saint Laurent's current aesthetic, as Bieber's coat, purse and boots all come from the French fashion house. My favourite component of her outfit, however, is her patent-boot-and-sheer-tight pairing, which feels distinctly after-dark Parisian to me.

If you're looking to switch up your boot game this season, below, I've curated an edit patent boots just like Bieber's to shop now.

Shop Patent Boots

Saint Laurent

Justify Boots in Shiny Leather

Would you look at that heel!

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Thin Heel Patent Leather Boots

So shiny you can practically see your reflection in them.

By Far

Edie Patent-Leather Knee Boots

The low heel makes these boots ideal for everyday wear.

Marks and Spencer

Leather Patent Platform Ankle Boots

Even M&S has tapped into the patent boot trend.

Zara

High Heeled Boots

Zara understood the fierce assignment.

Saint Laurent

Camden Boots in Patent Leather

The buckle detail across the toe is a Saint Laurent signature.

Paris Texas

Stiletto Patent-Leather Knee Boots

I'd know that Paris Texas boot silhouette anywhere.

Khaite

Wythe Patent-Leather Ankle Boots

The perfect height for wearing with jeans.

Saint Laurent

Elle Boots in Vinyl

See what I mean about Saint Laurent's shoes this season? Next level.

Zara

Triangular Heel Boots

Statement heels are another key boot trend that's starting to emerge.

Warehouse + Real Leather Crackle Heeled Knee High

Warehouse

Real Leather Crackle Heeled Knee High

These boots also come in a rich brown hue.

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Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.

Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.

Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.