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Cowboy Boots Are The Most Stylish Way To Stomp Into The Summer Season
In case you missed it, cowboy is cool.
This may not be Texas, but it is Beyoncé's world. Cowboy Carter has declared 2024 the year of Western dressing and who are we to deny her?
With the release of her new country-inspired album, that includes a Dolly Parton 'Jolene' cover, we've all gone a bit 'cowgirl-core' mad – a hysteria accelerated by Bella Hadid's return to equestrian style and the Noughties boho resurgence heralded by Chloé and Sienna Miller.
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'The cowgirl trend is the ultimate in care-free, frivolous style for summer, and over the past six months, we've seen a noticeable increase in organic searches on-site in relation to this trend,' Sinead Cutts, Style Director at THE OUTNET tells ELLE UK. 'With the revival of Sienna Miller’s boho chic seen at Chloé AW24, alongside the show’s fringed jackets and trousers, plus Hadid's recent Texan aesthetic, cowgirl-core is the ultimate fashion outlaw. The best part of this trend is it’s easy to achieve with a few key pieces - try Ganni boots, a statement hat, a fringed leather jacket and bootcut jeans.'
Cowboy boots are by far the easiest way to access the look right now, so why not step up (pun intended) to the plate with your very own pair?
Toughen up your floaty dresses with the must-have shape of the season, or throw them on with blue jeans, a white t-shirt and wait for the likes to come rolling in – because trust us, they will.
Not sure which cowboy boots are for you? We've rounded up 20 of the best so you can embrace your inner cowgirl with ease...
The Best Cowboy Boots To Shop This Summer
Perfectly minimal, Arket's leather cowboy boots are just the right amount of cowboy without going full 'yee-haw'.
Get in the American spirit with some star-spangled, classic brown leather boots from Golden Goose.
Tick off the mob wife trend at the same time with Zara's snakeskin style. They're currently more than 50% off in the sales, too.
Aeyde's Wayne design features steel-toe caps that mean you really mean business, while the ankle boot style makes these particularly versatile.
Best paired with mini skirts or tucked over denim, COS' knee-highs are an elegant take on the classic cowboy boot.
Ganni is a leading brand in the recent cowboy boot resurgence. Its Western-inspired designs come in various hues and lengths, and best styled like creative director Ditte Reffstrup who wore hers with tucked in denim at the SS24 Copenhagen show.
A cult style for many reasons, Chloé's Susanna boots are coming back around in 2024 and we couldn't be more delighted.
A cult shoe for those in the know, Molly Goddard's bold cowboy boots come in bright colourways with a whole lot of 'oomph'. To be worn with huge skirts and a bad-ass energy.
If you're after that off-duty LA cool girl vibe, look no further than Reformation's deliciously soft suede Ottos. These would look as great with a boho summer dress as they would with jeans, and they're seriously comfortable too.
Hitting right at the knee in a sleek black, these directional Mango cowboy boots look much more expensive than they are.
If you arm yourself with a good suede protectant, these Mango boots could well become a wardrobe staple come rain or shine.
Whatever the 'It' factor is, Paris Texas' burgundy, croc-effect cowboy boots most certainly have it.
These knee-high cowboy boots will help you channel Bella Hadid-style equestrian chic with their low heels and softly pointed toes.
White boots might seem to be only for the brave, but this sleek pair by Annie's Ibiza for Terry de Havilland will immediately glam up any outfit.
Trust Khaite to have such an elegant take on the rough and ready cowboy boot.
Make like Kylie Jenner in Givenchy's sharp and fierce Shark Lock cowboy boots. They go with absolutely everything, and have the power to elevate even the most basic of looks.
With its flattering high mid-calf cut, Cuban heel, slim fit and navy embroidery, this is just about as elegant as a cowboy boot can get.
Understated, classic and oh-so-French, Isabel Marant's Luliette cowboy boots are an investment you'll be happy you made for years to come.
Silver is truly the colour of the moment, so opt for space-age style with Ganni's chic iteration that is made from eco-friendly recycled fabric and glossy faux leather. Perfect for festivals and punchy day-to-day looks alike.
If boho, louche and effortless are the words you'd hope best describe your personal style, then look no further than Aquazzura's suede mid-calf boots.
Daisy Murray is the Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, spotlighting emerging designers, sustainable shopping, and celebrity style. Since joining in 2016 as an editorial intern, Daisy has run the gamut of fashion journalism - interviewing Molly Goddard backstage at London Fashion Week, investigating the power of androgynous dressing and celebrating the joys of vintage shopping.
Clementina Jackson is the Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan and Women’s Health UK, covering everything from and catwalk trends to buzzy brands and the cult products you need to know about (and shop before they sell out). She also commissions first-person and long-form fashion features, oversees and tests out the latest industry innovations. Clementina previously worked as Digital Fashion Editor at , during which time she profiled high-end designers, interviewed everyone from Priyanka Chopra to Jane Fonda, and launched the franchise to shine a light on size-inclusive fashion. During this time, she was also named as a PPA 30 Under 30 award winner. Having worked in journalism for more than six years, Clementina has also written for the likes of , , , and , covering everything from luxury travel, lifestyle and restaurants to photography and interiors.
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