While trend-averse shoppers might not be willing to test-drive culottes or metallic ombré leggings, shoes are often a category where people feel comfortable going out on a limb. After all, even with the craziest shoe trend, you can still wear your beloved jeans and a basic sweater to tone down the look. Wherever you fall on the shoe trend spectrum, I can guarantee one thing: You will find a pair you'll love in this story.
Why do I know that? Because I've included a full spectrum of boots, including ultra-classic Chelsea boots on sale for $125, timeless Dr. Martens lace-up boots, and statement-making Chanel gold versions that practically belong in a museum. I dug through a ton of recent celebrity photos to find the cream of the shoe crop, and none other than Rihanna, Beyoncé, Camila Mendes, and Jennifer Lopez were among the A-listers who made my list. Scroll down to see how I ranked 12 boot trends into four categories.
Level 1: Classic
On Heidi Klum: Paige Sarah Slim Jeans ($239); Marc Fisher Yale Chelsea Boots ($125); Bottega Veneta Olimpia Bag ($2790)
On Camila Mendes: Sam Edelman Winona Booties ($160); Louis Vuitton Multi-Pochette Bag ($1640)
On Gigi Hadid: Dr. Martens boots
On Karlie Kloss: Express Plaid Cozy Teddy Jacket ($71); Ugg Noe Moto Boots ($160)
Level 2: Elevated
On Kaia Gerber: Alexander Wang blazer; Prada Patent Leather Boots ($1200)
On Lily Aldridge: Thakoon sweater, jacket, and pants; Gianvito Rossi Laura 85 Boots ($1695)
Level 3: On-Trend Statement Makers
On Rihanna: Saint Laurent dress; David Webb jewelry
On Aimee Song: Chanel boots
On Emily Ratajkowski: Michael Kors Vesey Python Boots
On Katie Holmes: Khaite Zebra-Print Boots ($1800)
Level 4: Audacious
On Beyonce: Mary Katrantzou custom bodysuit, cape, and boots
Mary Katrantzou custom outfitVersace dress and boots
Next, Emma Roberts found the cutest $55 dress on all of Nordstrom.
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