Normally, the first pair that comes to mind when I think of outdated shoe styles is sock boots—period. Once utterly ubiquitous, the ultra-fitted silhouette was deemed "out" a few years back and replaced by wider-leg knee-highs, cowboy boots, and anything with a lug sole attached. And yet, in recent weeks, I've found myself not only softening to sock boots again but actually wanting a pair (or two) to add to my fall wardrobe. Shocking, I know.
From tall takes to classic ankle boots, the sock-boot offerings on the market right now are aplenty and dangerously tempting, and that's coming from someone who six months ago would've likely scoffed at the idea of introducing a pair into my boot collection. But, hey, there's no need to blindly trust me. Instead, keep scrolling to make up your own mind about the second coming of sock boots. I have a feeling your opinion of them will do a 180 too.
How to style sock boots in 2022:
Leave it to Elsa Hosk to toss on a sweater and a miniskirt with sock boots and change my mind entirely about the shoe style.
Christie Tyler could be wearing PJs under this coat for all I know. But thanks to a cinched belt, an Hermès bag, and a pair of pointed-toe sock boots, the resulting look is an 11/10.
As summer transitions into fall, this look is all the push you should need to swap out your kitten heels for a pair of knee-high sock boots.
Edge up a feminine slip dress by pulling on a pair of stretch-fit, sky-high sock boots.
Shop the sock-boot trend:
A classic take.
It's impossible to regret owning these.
Looking expensive is as easy as spending $50 on these boots.
A perfect fit.
I mean, I'm obsessed.
Piferi is the shoe brand to know in 2023.
A modernized take on the sock-boot silhouette.
I feel like people sleep on COS's boots too often.
I want anything The Row makes, and that's just a fact of life.
Finding thigh-high boots at this price is close to impossible.
These feel extremely fresh to me.
Do it, I dare you.
Not all sock boots have to be pumps.
A neutral alternative.
These are sharp (literally).
Nomasei's boots are quality with a capital Q.
I've been loving brown boots lately. They're perfect for fall.
For copying Elsa Hosk's look.
If you don't buy these, I will.
Swoon.
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