Knee-high boots, animal prints, loafers & more. Meet the style staples your wardrobe has been calling for.
Whether you’re a fan of the suede boot, the knee-high boot, or looking to make the most of this season’s hottest boot trends (hello, shades of chocolate!), these are the boots you’ll wear for seasons to come.
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How to Style The Must-Have Boots of 2025
Luxurious Textures: Suede and Shearling
When it comes to winter dressing, texture is everything. Suede and shearling-inspired finishes feel plush and luxurious while adding instant depth to cold-weather looks. For everyday wear, style soft suede boots with slouchy denim, a fine knit and an oversized blazer for a relaxed yet elevated feel. Looking for something dressier? Textured ankle boots pair beautifully with wide-leg tailored pants or a leather midi skirt for work or weekend.
Boots In Chocolate Hues
Move over black — chocolate brown boots are the neutral taking over this season. Rich and warm, chocolate tones offer an elevated alternative to classic black or tan while remaining just as easy to style. For day-to-day dressing, chocolate ankle boots look fresh paired with crisp white denim or a wool coat in camel or cream tones. You can also lean into tonal dressing with layered browns: dark chocolate boots, a coffee-coloured coat, caramel knit and tan accessories. After all, this tasty trend was made to go with everything.
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Statement Knee-High Boots
These boots were made for walking and looking good. Equal parts timeless and on-trend, knee-high boots are continuing to reign supreme on and off the runway. The great thing about the knee-high is that it offers a polished look for day-to-night dressing, but can easily be styled for the day, too. The ultimate styling hero, knee-high boots are just as suited to mini hemlines as they are layered over denim or under midi skirts. Feeling bold? Style these boots with a knitted dress for after-dark dressing. Scrunchy, buttery leathers also lend themselves to casual layering—think ribbed dresses or oversized shirt dresses for a softer approach.
Animal Print Boots
They say that in the fashion world, history repeats itself. There’s no trend where this rings truer than with the ‘90s and ‘00s revival, and with it, the return of the animal print boot. From snakeskin textures to subtle embossed patterns, animal prints add a playful edge to any outfit. The secret to wearing animal prints well is to think of them as the hero piece of your ensemble. Keep the rest of your look pared back and let the boots do the talking with neutrals, matching sets, or your go-to classic denim jeans. Of course, there are no hard and fast rules in fashion, so feel free to lean all the way in and go wild with matching prints, tonal browns, blacks and layered textures for maximum impact.
The Loafer Refresh
If a traditional boot is not your style, then its fashion cousin, the loafer, is here to elevate your look. Inevitably polished, and transeasonal by nature, the loafer is a versatile staple for any wardrobe. From maxi skirts to leather skirts, floral dresses and leggings, the loafer can do it all. This season, look to academia-inspired chunky silhouettes with exaggerated platforms, and stylish embellishments like buckles.
For a fail-proof style, invest in the classic Penny Loafer. Featuring a horizontal strap or ‘saddle’, that sits across the instep of the shoe, Penny Loafers are the breakout star of 2025. For an A+ in winter styling, match a pair of souped-up Penny loafers with warm socks and, if the temperature calls for it, some sheer tights. For an effortless ensemble that strikes a balance between casual and professional, pair your favourite oversized blazer with your loafers, mixing and matching the bottoms to suit the weather.
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