It’s safe to say that cowboy boots are back. From a plethora of influencers to celebs like Dua Lipa, Emma Chamberlain and Kendall Jenner, the style has well and truly stormed the fashion world (again). A firm favourite amongst minimalist and maximalists alike, whether you want to stick to a monochrome colour palette or are branching out with a bright or embellished design, there’s a pair to suit every taste and budget.
When it comes to the runway, designers far from shy away from the trend. After making its debut in 1979 as part of Ralph Lauren’s new Polo Western and Ralph Lauren Western lines, the cowboy boot has featured in an assortment of designer collections from Chanel (Haute Couture 22) to Isabel Marant (autumn/winter 21) and Céline (autumn/winter 21) to Ganni (spring/summer 23).
Plus, thanks to the ever-evolving world of street style, there’s already plenty of inspiration on how to make them work in your wardrobe IRL. As we head into winter, pair slimmer styles with straight jeans and a chunky knit or cardigan before layering over a wool coat. Over autumn, I’ll be wearing mine with leather shorts and a blazer as seen at Copenhagen Fashion Week. Want to go bold? Take cues from Emma Chamberlain and pair bright boots with another block colour to really make a statement.
But what if your budget doesn’t quite stretch to those much-loved designer names? Not to worry, that’s where I come in. While I firmly believe a new season is a great time to invest in those forever pieces, when it comes to autumn/winter footwear I always head to the high-street. So, I’ve done the hard work for you and searched through 100s of high-street boots to find the very best affordable cowboy boots for women.Scroll down to see my top picks.