Bring! On! The! Boots! If there’s one thing appropriate for pretty much any season (even summer, if you’re brave enough), it’s boots and booties. For those of us who believe you can never own too many of the chic shoe, the 2020 boot trends are a welcome addition to our boot arsenals. You’re going to want to make some major room in your closet—or shoe rack, or under your bed—because the upcoming boot trends came to walk all over previous years. Expect to see your favorite styles updated for 2020, as well as some new looks in the mix. 2020 is officially for boot-lovers.

Boots and booties trends are arguably some of the most fun to play around with because they don’t differ too much from year to year. I mean, buy a good black Chelsea boot and you’re pretty much set for years to come. However, the 2020 boot trends will give us all a chance to try out something new. Whether it be a bright pop of color, some metallic glam or letting your socks do the talking, 2020 is sure to be filled with the chicest boots. Below, you’ll find eight boot trends you can expect to reign in the new year. These boots and booties were made for both walking and looking stylish as hell.

1. Over-the-Knee Glam

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Jeremy Scott show, Runway, Spring Summer 2020, New York Fashion Week, USA

Over-the-knee boots are nothing new, but in 2020, expect this trend to lean toward the glamorous. From colorful metallics to lace-up over-the-knee boots, you’re going to have legs for days.

Paris Texas Over the Knee Boot $865

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Paris Texas Over the Knee Boot

Steve Madden Dominique Thigh High Boot $78

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Steve Madden Dominique Thigh High Boot, Originally $115

2. Nice & Neutral

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Givenchy show, Runway, Spring Summer 2020, Paris Fashion Week, France

Neutrals are a trend for 2020 in all things—boots included. The best part about it? Blacks, whites, browns and all the neutral colors go with pretty much anything. 2020 is the perfect time to splurge on that pair of neutral boots you’ve been eyeing, as you’re sure to get plenty of use out of them in the coming months.

Vince Marlow Tall Boot $476

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Vince Marlow Tall Boot, Originally $595

Cole Haan Perfect Pairs Glenda Knee… $200

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Cole Haan Perfect Pairs Glenda Knee High Boot, Originally $300

3. Cut-Out Boots

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Dior show, Detail, Spring Summer 2020, Paris Fashion Week, France

Bare all to the world, my friends, including your socks (or feet, if you’re down with that). In 2020, cut-out boots are sure to be the unexpected trend you see everywhere. Grab your coolest socks or dare to go sock-less with these cut-out boots. The choice is yours.

Chloé Rylee cutout glossed-leather… $703

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Chloé Rylee Cutout Glossed-leather Ankle Boots, Originally $1,405

 

Kendall + Kylie Langmore Boot $185

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Kendall + Kylie Langmore Boot

4. Tie Me Up

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GCDS show, Detail, Spring Summer 2020, Milan Fashion Week, Italy

Are they boots? Are they heels? Do we care? This 2020 boot trend is a little bit confusing, but we’re into it. Tie- and lace-up boots are sure to reign in the new year, and they’ll look great with bare legs, tights or pants.

Christian Louboutin Baigneuse Ankle… $995

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Christian Louboutin Baigneuse Ankle Wrap Sandal

PrettyLittleThing Nude Wrap Up Heels $23

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PrettyLittleThing Nude Wrap Up Heels, Originally $62

5. Platform Boots

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Dries van Noten show, Runway, Spring Summer 2020, Paris Fashion Week, France

We’re calling it now: 2020 is the year of the platform shoe. Expect to see platform boots from all your favorite designers in the new year. As someone who’s definitely on the short side, this easier-to-walk-in-than-heels alternative is the ideal fashion situation.

Free People Friday Night Platform Boot $100

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Free People Friday Night Platform Boot, Originally $198

Vagabond Shoemakers Tara Chelsea Boot $180

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Vagabond Shoemakers Tara Chelsea Boot

6. Cowboy Boot, Reinvented

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Jeremy Scott show, Runway, Spring Summer 2020, New York Fashion Week, USA

The western and cowboy boot have made a big splash in the 2019 circuits, and the trend is getting a bit of an upgrade for 2020. You can expect similar western vibes with a little more flare. I’m talking metallics, sparkles, embroidery—You name it.

Off-White For Walking Leather Cowboy… $1705

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Off-White For Walking Leather Cowboy Boot

Jessica Simpson Tamira2 Crystal Western… $149

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Jessica Simpson Tamira2 Crystal Western Boot

7. A New Kind of Riding Boot

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Prada show, Runway, Spring Summer 2020, Milan Fashion Week, Italy

The riding boot has been around for years and years (and years), but in 2020, it’s getting reinvented. A little less prep and little more street style, this upgraded riding boot is sure to be everywhere in the new year. No horse required.

Chloé Vinny Croc-Effect Leather Knee… $745

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Chloé Vinny Croc-Effect Leather Knee Boots, Originally $1,490

Bos. & Co. Bunt Waterproof Over the… $194

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Bos. & Co. Bunt Waterproof Over the Knee Boot

8. Color Pop

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Nina Ricci show, Runway, Spring Summer 2020, Paris Fashion Week, France

The brighter, the better in 2020. While neutral boots will definitely be seen everywhere in the new year, so will brightly colored boots and booties. This eye-popping trend is a fun one to play around with in any season, and can add some color to dreary winter days as well.

Amina Muaddi Nakia Plume 165mm boots $1093

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Amina Muaddi Nakia Plume 165mm Boots

Marley Spectrum Heel Boot $148

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Marley Spectrum Heel Boot