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20 ways to wear cowboy boots in 2024

Here's how to nail the Western-inspired footwear trend, according to the street style set...

PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 22: Salome Chaboki wears Toile de Jouy Sauvage Poncho with hood Dior, mini Saddle Bag Dior, white shirt Mango, long black leather gloves Mango, Cowboy high heel boots Guess, pearl earrings Dior outside Dior during the Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2024 as part of  Paris Fashion Week on January 22, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images)
Orin Carlin
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Y2K devotees will be thrilled to hear that cowboy boots are still utterly relevant in 2024.

The Western-inspired footwear trend has been gaining momentum on the runway over the past couple of seasons, spotted at the likes of Chloé, Molly Goddard, A.W.A.K.E. Mode – and we're honestly so here for it.

The statement shoe is infused with playfulness and has an almost costume-like appeal. Understated? Hardly. But what cowboy boots lack in subtlety, they more than make up for in noughties glamour.

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Gabriella Berdugo pairs a yellow A-line mini dress with pink cowboy boots © Getty
Gabriella Berdugo pairs a yellow A-line mini dress with pink cowboy boots

Slipping on a bold pair - think metallic finishes, vibrant shades or contrasting topstitching - is a super easy way of injecting an outfit with a sense of fun.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to rocking the larger-than-life boot. Fringed suede tan styles are ideal if you're paying homage to OG Glastonbury boho girlie Sienna Miller, whereas flashy disco-esque shades are very Renaissance Beyoncé.

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Aimee Song rocks a retro flower-adorned black and cream jacket with a pleated skirt and cowboy boots © Getty
Aimee Song rocks a retro flower-adorned black and cream jacket with a pleated skirt and cowboy boots

Are they in for 2024?

Arguably, the biker look has pipped cowboy styles to the post, taking top spot as the most covetable boot of the moment. But the Western-inspired shoe style has practically transcended the trend cycle at this point, carving itself out as a bona fide footwear classic and returning to the runway season upon season.

Black embroidered cowboy boots© Spotlight
Zimmermann AW23

True to form, for AW23 Zimmermann has championed delicacy and detail with its cowboy boots, showcasing botanical embroidery and fine gold hardware, whereas A.W.A.K.E. Mode leaned into slouchier, more lived-in leather.

Hello! Fashion shares how to style cowboy boots this season:

With a statement shearling coat...

A Fashion Week guest wears a navy belted coat with jeans and two-tone cowboy boots © Getty
A Fashion Week guest wears a navy belted coat with jeans and two-tone cowboy boots

The impact of Charlotte Simone remains evident among the street style set, and we love the combination of cool blues with a flash of silver.

With monochrome layers...

Julia Kammerer styles a belted blazer with black and white cowboy boots © Getty
Julia Kammerer styles a belted blazer with black and white cowboy boots

For a speedy masterclass in how to layer, turn to this monochrome outfit for inspiration. The graphic black and white contrast in the boots is echoed around the neckline for a sense of cohesion.

With sheer tights and a cool-girl co-ord...

Vera van Erp rocks cowboy boots with a burgundy boxy jacket © Getty
Vera van Erp rocks cowboy boots with a burgundy boxy jacket

The understated hosiery trend that has every celebrity hooked this season? Sheer tights. Style yours with knee-high cowboy boots and a mini skirt to elongate the line of the leg.

With a playful mini...

Mona M. Ali rocks cowboy boots alongside bow dress© Getty
Mona M. Ali rocks the footwear trend alongside a bow-adorned dress

Bows are having a serious moment right now - and this pink wrap-style mini is super cute alongside tan knee-highs.

With racer shorts...

A Fashion Week guest wearing blue boots with racer shorts © Getty
A Fashion Week guest teams blue boots with racer shorts

Racer shorts aren't solely reserved for sporty girlies, you heard it here first. They feel slightly offbeat here alongside the the Western shirt and the boots, but in a good way.

With a flowy dress and a statement knit 

Olivia Anna-Catharina wearing cowboy boots with a colourful knit © Getty
Olivia Anna-Catharina rocks cowboy boots with a colourful knit

For easy-breezy, boho appeal, style your boots alongside a dress featuring both tiers and tassels. 

With double denim

Babba Rivera wearing suede cowboy boots with double denim © Getty
Babba Rivera styles suede cowboy boots with patchwork denim

Denim and cowboy boots are a natural pairing, but it's key to steer clear of novelty territory. This patchwork denim co-ord and suede boots combo feels luxe and calculated. 

With a fluid slip skirt 

Martina Canales wears cowboy boots with a molten gold skirt © Getty
Martina Canales teams hers with a molten gold skirt

Cowboy boots can look great alongside flowy, lustrous midi lengths, and this liquid-like gold skirt is a case in point.

With an oversized leather blazer...

Joicy Muniz rocks knee-high cowboy boots with an oversized blazer © Getty
Joicy Muniz rocks knee-high cowboy boots with an oversized blazer

For a calculated textural contrast, pair soft suede cowboy boots with a relaxed-fit leather jacket.

With a fluffy cardigan and a midaxi skirt...

A Fashion Week guest styles a fluffy cardigan and a thigh-split skirt with cowboy boots © Getty
A Fashion Week guest styles a fluffy cardigan and a thigh-split skirt with cowboy boots

Cowboy boots can totally lend themselves to a sense of femininity - pair yours with a cute cardigan and a floral skirt.

With a fringed shirt dress...

A Fashion Week guest rocks cowboy boots with a fringed shirt dress© Getty
A Fashion Week guest rocks cowboy boots with a fringed shirt dress

Lean into the Western look by embracing fringing, championing a sense of playful movement.

With alternative denim...

A Fashion Week guest styles pink cowboy boots with a denim ruffle dress and a motocycle jacket © Getty
A Fashion Week guest styles pink cowboy boots with a denim ruffle dress and a motocycle jacket

Jeans are a cowboy classic, but explore the breadth of denim via a ruffle dress or a distressed midaxi skirt.

With a clean-cut blazer 

A Fashion Week guest rocks cowboy boots with a fringed skirt © Getty
A Fashion Week guest rocks cowboy boots with a cream blazer

The movement of the mesh underlay works really nicely to balance out the structure of the cream blazer, and we love the studs for a hit of hardware.

With a bomber jacket and denim skirt...

Karin Teigl seen wears snakeskin cowboy boots with a pink bomber jacket and a denim midi skirt © Getty
Karin Teigl seen wears snakeskin cowboy boots with a pink bomber jacket and a denim midi skirt

The oversized bomber is one of this year's biggest outerwear heroes, opt for a vibrant shade to offset a more muted print.

With a sheer panel shirt dress...

Xenia Adonts wears black cowboy boots with a white sheer panel shirt dress © Getty
Xenia Adonts wears black cowboy boots with a white sheer panel shirt dress

If the weather permits, go bare-legged. This sheer panel shirt dress feels crisp and cool against black boots.

With a cape coat...

Leia Sfez is styles cowboy boots with a fringed jacket © Getty
Leia Sfez is styles cowboy boots with a fringed jacket

Teaming cowboy boots with subtle fringing is a great way of paying homage to the Western look without verging into fancy dress territory. Featuring leather trims, this cape coat feels relaxed and we love the flash of gold on the boot toe caps.

With a vibrant dress and trench coat...

A Fashion Week teams a pink shirt dress with tan cowboy boots© Getty
A Fashion Week teams a pink shirt dress with tan cowboy boots

If you've opted for cowboy boots in a classic, neutral colourway, consider livening things up with a bright belted mini dress.

With a plunging shirt and wrap skirt...

A Fashion Week guest dons monochrome cowboy boots with a chevron wrap skirt © Getty
A Fashion Week guest dons monochrome cowboy boots with a chevron wrap skirt

Slouchy boots and a modest midi skirt leave room for the drama of a plunging neckline.

With a collared midi and textured coat...

A Fashion Week guest styles a green shirt dress with black and white cowboy boots © Getty
A Fashion Week guest styles a green shirt dress with black and white cowboy boots

Balance out a splash of vibrancy with a black croc-effect coat and monochrome boots.

With double denim...

Gala Gonzalez rocks her pair with a studded denim jacket and matching jeans © Getty
Gala Gonzalez rocks her pair with a studded denim jacket and matching jeans

Bedazzled jeans are making headway this party season. Take things to the next level and style yours with a matching jacket.

How we chose:

  • Style: All our picks are cowboy boots, featuring tapered toes, tall shafts and Western-inspired detailing. They are either bang on trend or have a certain classic appeal for maximum versatility. 
  • Price: Whether you're planning on splashing out or bagging a bargain, we've got a pair of cowboy boots in your price range. We've selected this season's best, ranging from high-street brands to luxe designer labels.
  • Best Cowboy Boots

    Red cowboy boots

    Suede Leather Western Cowboy Boots

    By Anthropologie

    Champion the biggest colour trend of the moment with these crimson Anthropologie boots. Crafted in Portugal, they are cut from supple leather and feature cream top stitching. 

  • Red, white and black cowboy boots

    Vachetta Leather Western Boot

    Polo Ralph Lauren

    Crafted in Spain, these Polo Ralph Lauren cowboy boots are categorically high impact. The energising red vachetta leather works beautifully alongside off-white and black layered cutouts and the almond-shaped toe feels luxe and soft.

  • Bronze cowboy boots

    Moody Metallic Cowboy Boots

    FP Collection

    Lean into molten metals with these deep gold cowboy boots by boho specialist Free People. Finishing just below the knee, these feature a crinkled, reflective finish and would look amazing alongside and A-line mini dress and a wash of highlighter.

  • Black and white cowboy boots

    Duerto Embroidered Leather-trimmed Suede Cowboy Boots

    Isabel Marant

    Isabel Marant excels in cowboy boots, and its 'Duerto' pair is the sartorial proof. The contrast between the off-white and the black feels clean but not overly stark, and the Cuban heels add a sense of authenticity. 

  • Black cowboy boots

    Embroidered Cowboy Boots

    Wanting to get the Western look for less? Monki has you covered. The high street hero has come through with a minimalist black pair featuring square toes and white topstitching. Plus, they're faux leather and therefore suitable for vegans.

  • Dark brown cowboy boots

    Wish Star Boots

    Golden Goose's 'Wish Star' boots fuse Venetian craftsmanship with Western spirit, and we are here for the crossover. Cut from 100% cow leather with a star inlay, the vibe is unapologetically celestial.

  • Studded cowboy boots

    Cowboy Boots With Studs

    In the mood for some cool-girl chrome? We adore Zara's studded cowboy boots, complete with super pointy toes. Team yours with distressed denim and a metallic crossbody. 

  • Brown cowboy boots

    Embroidered Leather Cowboy Boots

    Ganni

    Cut from smooth, tan leather, this pair by Ganni would make for an extremely wise footwear investment. Versatile and reassuringly neutral, the low heel height feels ideal for everyday. Style with baggy light-wash jeans for maximum off-duty cool.

  • Silver cowboy boots

    The Silver Cowboy Boot

    Annie's Ibiza x Terry de Havilland

    It would be remiss of me to curate a cowboy boot edit without spotlighting Annie's Ibiza's collab with iconic 1970s footwear label Terry de Havilland. Steeped in flashy disco energy, this silver pair is at the very top of my party footwear wish list.

Why you should trust me:

Orin Carlin is Hello! Fashion’s SEO Content Writer. Promising to leave no stone unturned in the name of fashion and beauty journalism, she is the proud creator of our ‘Try The Trend’ series. With a particular interest in formula innovation, microtrends, royal and bridal beauty, perfume, rituals, treatments, fashion history and vintage icons, she can either be found interviewing major industry names (previous subjects include Georgia May Jagger, Mary Greenwell and Sam McKnight) or scouring the internet for must-have pieces. It's not just a job; it's a personal quest to unearth noteworthy pieces that resonate with style enthusiasts.

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