Shop the Best Western-Style Cowboy Boots Here

Fashion circles don't always approve of cowboy boots. Unlike bikers, for example, they sit in the "Marmite" footwear camp. It's understandable that not everyone feels confident enough to pull off Western-style boots due to their more costume-ready nature, but street style stars (Jan-Michael Quammie in particular) and runways alike have made them a key styling choice for S/S 18 (Calvin Klein and Chloé are the biggest supporters), so we think it's a good time to revisit them.

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The trick to forging ahead with cowboy boots is to pair them with the kind of outfit you'd normally wear with other ankle or knee boots—the more unexpected, the better. Wearing Western-style boots with other cowgirl tropes (gingham shirts, denim, and so on) is worth avoiding if you want to try a modern take on the trend.

See how Jan-Michael has worn hers with an ultra-pretty skirt? Chloé's girls echoed that idea with their shorter, tan-coloured styles worn with flippy minidresses, while the CK crew opted for the high-low combo of eveningwear paired with the chunky, patent boots.

Yes to some yee-haw vibes? Shop our favourite Western-inspired boots in the gallery below.

Topshop + Devious Western Boots

Topshop

Devious Western Boots

Our favourite high-street version.

Ganni

Callie Patent Boots

Of course Ganni got involved.

Office + Lantern Boots

Office

Lantern Boots

This neutral colour will work all year round.

Calvin Klein

Western Claire Boots

The dream ticket from Raf Simons' Calvin Klein collection.

Étoile Isabel Marant

Dallin Boots

Discount alert!

& Other Stories

Stud Ankle Boots

A solid pair of weekend boots.

Chloé

Susanna Boots

Oldie but still a goodie.

Penelope Chilvers

Khalo Boots

Jeffrey Campbell

Matterhorn Boots

For the girls who like their Western boots with a little extra sass.

Saint Laurent

Theo Boots

A minimalist's approach.��Next up, the French fashion tips we're taking seriously.

Hannah Almassi is the MD for Women’s UK at Future PLC. Following a decade-long tenure as Who What Wear UK’s first Editor-in-Chief, she now oversees Who What Wear and Marie Claire in the UK. Hannah has been part of the the Who What Wear brand since 2015, when she was headhunted to launch the UK sister site and social channels, implement a localised content strategy and build out the editorial team. As an expert at the intersection of content, commerce, building brands and monetising digital platforms, she now combines her editorial experience alongside business acumen to help guide digital titles into the future.