In 3 Weeks, Every Fashion Girl Will Be Wearing These Ankle Boots

Believe it or not, the first fashion week of 2019 is just days away. Although the runways will be showcasing the latest fall and winter trends of the year, the attire of the attendees will be focused on staying warm in the frigid New York air. Whether it be snow, rain, or whipping winds, fashion girls are girding their loins as they prepare to take on the peak winter weather in style.

The key to looking fashion week–ready while still staying warm? Wearing killer boots. Since open-toed sandals and pretty little pumps might not be the most practical choice this time around, we are predicting all the trending ankle-boot styles you're about to see on all of your favorite It girls, influencers, and editors, as they storm around the city in style. Ready to see which popular ankle-boot trends took the cake?

Platform Boots

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Platform (more specifically, lace-up platform) boots are going to be a very popular choice indeed. Not only do these sturdy boots protect against snow and rain, but they also add that edge an outfit sometimes just needs.

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Snakeskin Boots

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Animal print proved its shelf life is far from over in 2018, but as we creep our way into 2019, we're anticipating snakeskin boots to outshine all the other animal prints.

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Cowboy Boots

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If you're tired of hearing about cowboy boots, we're sorry. The fashion community has proven time and time again that this boot trend is here for the long-haul. From traditional Western styles to playful takes on the classic silhouette, there's sure to be a pair on the feet of our favorite fashion girls.

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Hiking Boots

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Hiking boots are to New York what flip-flops are to California. The practical (and thankfully) trendy shoe style is one fashion girls have taken a particular liking to. Once again, considering the frigid temperatures come fashion week, there's no doubt the soles of nearly everyone will wear these at least once. 

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Mock-Croc Boots

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Mock crocodile is the accessories trend we're pretty sure we couldn't live without. With that patent-like shine and expensive-looking texture, this material in the form of an ankle boot is a win-win for any fashion week look.

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Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.