Now that the annual onslaught of Coachella photos has had time to fully permeate your social feeds you've certainly seen which trends are set to define 2019 festival style and beyond. All things Western are evidently very in, meaning you'll need a pair of the best cowboy boots around stat. Seeing as you probably won't want to channel your inner rancher every day, you don't need to be dropping wads of cash on an expensive or designer pair. Boots under $100 are easy to find and don't sacrifice looks for price, meaning indulging in a pair can almost feel responsible.
Americana style has been on the uptick for the past few seasons, paying homage to handcrafts like crochet and quilting and rendering cowboy hats, buckles, and boots part of mainstream cool. Designers with the likes of Ashley Williams, Pyer Moss, Calvin Klein, Versace—you name it—sent throwback Western-inspired looks down their runways, signaling their mainstream trendiness. What's more, a slew of artists including Cardi B and Solange have also channeled the trend, while Instagram account The Yee-Haw Agenda is one of the most buzzed about fashion pages du jour. In short, cowboy is beyond cool—here are 20 pairs of boots to help you break into the trend.
Old Flames
Featuring a fiery red detail, lots of snakeskin, and a graphic white and black color palette, these boots have got a lot going on. And in their case, more is definitely more.
Wrinkles In Time
The all white sneaker, in cowboy boot form. Patterned stitching and wrinkled toe details add to their appeal.
Suede Things
If you want a cowboy boot that feels decidedly modern and less in-your-face Western, consider this brown suede pair.
Desert Trip
A little snakeskin goes a long way.
Something Blue
I never knew that a cowboy boot and sock boot could combine to create something so strangely cool—this shoe is a total surprise, and a welcome one.
Buckle Up
The Western belt buckle and cowboy boot combine in this pair, which feels a bit fancier thanks to the silver hardware details.
Tell Me About It, Studs
Hate wearing boots with heels? This pair is nearly flat and boasts subtle silver studding as an added bonus.
Velvet Underground
Oh you fancy, huh?
Thoroughly Modern Millie
This is another pair of boots that is traditionally cowboy in inspiration but forward-thinking in style.
Fringe Benefits
If you love to rock boho everything, these boots need to join your closet.
Short Order
Crop off the top half of a traditional cowboy boot and you're left with a cute ankle style. These would look amazing with cropped jeans.
Back To The Future
If Morpheus, Neo, and Trinity dressed for the great American road trip.
Heavy Metal
These boots mean business.
Neutral Tendencies
Between their cool toe detailing and the fact that they're vegan, these boots are topping my want list.
High Gloss
The white patent boot gets a pointy new silhouette and looks cooler than ever.
Go For Gold
Who needs jewelry when your boots are outfitted with shiny metal toe caps?
Space Cowgirl
You've got your daytime boots and then you've got your nighttime boots.
Stand Tall
I love the look of tall boots with maxi dresses and this all-black heeled pair would definitely be my go-to.
Go For Gold
Like to stand out? Then stand up in these.
In Stitches
White stitching allows the more traditional design of these boots to really pop!
