It Boots 2018: The 5 Styles to Know

last updated 14 August 2019

After an uncharacteristically warm start to the winter months, we can no longer evade the need for boots. Up until now, we've largely been making do with shoes and tights, but the time has officially come to make the investment. And seeing as we have plenty of timeless boots from seasons gone by, it seems only right to splurge on a pair that feels so 2018.

Trend-wise, snake print, cowboy boots, and croc-effect textures are leading this winter, and there are five styles in particular which are becoming Instagram bait. Balenciaga has the most instantly recognizable pair, with logo-emblazoned toes and sharp points. Western detailing, however, is also high on the boot agenda, as evidenced by Isabel Marant's latest knee-high offering, as well as Calvin Klein's sleek leather iterations. Keep scrolling to see and shop the five It boots that'll be sold out by 2019…

1. Balenciaga's BB Boots

Balenciaga's pointed-toe boots embody all that was good about '80s fashion—brash logos, wide ankles (ideal for tucking your jeans into), and winkle-picker points. Wear them with a chic suit for a cool holiday party alternative.

Balenciaga

Velvet BB Boots

Balenciaga

Houndstooth BB Ankle Boots

Balenciaga

Leopard Velvet BB Ankle Boots

Balenciaga

Tartan BB Ankle Boots

2. Chloé Rylee Boots

This is the second season for the Rylee boots, but they're proving as popular as ever. The likes of Sienna Miller and Chrissy Teigen have worn these lace-up ankle boots with cutout details. Even better, they're now available in numerous prints and colors.

Chloé

Rylee 60 Leather Ankle Boots

Chloé

Black Rylee 60 Leather Buckle Ankle Boots

Chloé

Rylee Python Print Leather Ankle Boots

Chloé

Rylee Leather Ankle Boots

3. Isabel Marant's Sandy Boots

Isabel Marant's sand-colored, knee-length cowboy boots have fast become a fixture on our Instagram feeds. Wear them with sheer black tights and prairie dresses as Marant intended.

Isabel Marant

Denzy Cowboy Boots

Isabel Marant

Denzy Cowboy Boots

4. Calvin Klein's Tex Boots

You might have gathered that cowboy boots are a key boot trend for 2018, and leading the charge are Calvin Klein's 205W39NYC metal-toe ankle boots.

Calvin Klein 205W39NYC

Tex Chiara Metal-Trimmed Glossed-Leather Ankle Boots

CALVIN KLEIN 205 W39 NYC

Claire Metal-trimmed Glossed-leather Ankle Boots

Calvin Klein 205W39NYC

Claire Metal-Trimmed Textured-Leather Ankle Boots

5. By Far's Este Boots

If your style is more minimalistic, look no further than By Far's Este boots. Having lately become part of Lucy Williams's daily uniform, these ankle-grazers aren't likely to stick around for long.

By Far

Este Croc-Effect Leather Ankle Boots

By Far

Este Leather Ankle Boots

By Far Shoes

Este Leather Ankle Boot

This post originally appeared on Who What Wear UK.

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Emma is a freelance fashion editor with over 15 years experience in industry, having worked at The Telegraph, Grazia and, most recently, British Vogue. Emma was part of the founding team of Who What Wear UK, where she worked for six years as Deputy Editor and then Editor—helping shape the team into what it is today is one of the biggest privileges of her career and she will always see herself as a Who What Wear girl, contributing to both the US and UK sites. Whether she's writing about runway trends or spotlighting emerging brands, she aims to write about fashion in a way that is democratic and doesn't promote over consumption.