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Cowboy boots and wellies have long been the festival-goer’s footwear of choice, but this year they’ve been usurped by biker boots. Despite the UK’s heatwave, this attitude-packed style was everywhere at Glastonbury, paired with everything from boho dresses and lace skirts to sports shorts. And as we enter peak summer, their ubiquity is only set to continue, and is sure to last right up until autumn.
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While biker boots were a frequent sight at Worthy Farm – and will likely be prevalent at other regional festivals this summer – they’ve also been championed by city dwellers. I, for one, have been wearing my vintage Prada pair since winter, and have noticed multiple people styling them for warmer temperatures – especially on those days when the sun feels strong, but there is still a slight windchill.
Wondering where to find the best biker boots? Vintage and resale sites are rife with worn-in styles, but there are also plenty of new-season versions around if you’re looking to invest. A few key things to keep in mind when shopping for biker boots: check the height of the upper to work out where it’ll come up to on your leg and try different sizes before choosing a final pair – don’t hesitate to ask sellers on sites like eBay for more information on sizing.
Here, Vogue highlights some of the best biker boots available now.