Katie Holmes Just Wore the Elegant Boot Color New Yorkers Are Abandoning Black For

If you've ever strolled through the bustling streets of New York during the crisp fall and winter months, you might have noticed New Yorkers' affinity for black attire, especially boots. This season, however, there's a delightful shift, and New York trendsetters like Katie Holmes are opting for warmer, earthier tones. The hue I'm talking about is brown.

Just yesterday, Holmes was seen in New York City fully embracing the brown-boot trend. She styled her lug-sole ankle boots with straight-leg jeans and an embroidered crewneck sweater layered over a crisp white button-down shirt, all while carrying a stylish tan tote bag. Her choice seems to not be a solitary one. Numerous fashion people across Manhattan are donning brown boots, artfully combining them with denim and cozy sweaters for a chic yet relaxed look.

If this footwear trend has piqued your interest and you're eager to find a pair, keep scrolling to discover how Holmes and other fashion-forward New Yorkers are styling their brown boots. Additionally, don't miss the opportunity to browse standout shoe options for your wardrobe. For even more boot shopping, check out ISA, Who What Wear's new intelligent shopping assistant.

Katie Holmes wears a navy sweater, white button-down shirt, blue straight-leg jeans, brown boots, and a tan tote bag.

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How other New Yorkers are wearing brown boots:

Jen wears a green barn coat, brown bag, blue jeans, and brown suede boots.

(Image credit: @jen_wonders)

Telsha wearing an army green sweatshirt, cargo pants, and brown combat boots.

(Image credit: @telshaanderson)

Nikki wears a black sweater, blue jeans, brown suede knee-high boots, and a brown Bally bag.

(Image credit: @nikki.chwatt)

Ella wears jeans, brown patent leather boots, a shearling vest, and brown sweater.

(Image credit: @ellaarose)

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Associate Fashion Editor

Nikki Chwatt is an associate fashion editor based in New York City. She joined Who What Wear in 2024 after writing fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content for WWD, Well+Good, Editorialist, and more. With a passion for personal style and the creativity that comes with it, one of Chwatt's goals is to help others understand that there is no such thing as a “good” or “bad” style; it’s just about putting an outfit together that makes you feel confident in yourself. When she's not writing, you can find her taking a Pilates class, reading a powerful romance novel, or exploring a new wellness spot in Manhattan.