FASHION
BOOTS FOR SUMMER? GROUNDBREAKING, ACTUALLY
By Flo Bellinger, 23 June 2025
THE FESTIVAL BOOT
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From Primavera to Glasto, biker boots have taken centre stage in the festival fashion line-up this summer. Sturdy enough for muddy fields and endless stage-hopping, they also happen to go with pretty much everything. Whether you’re clashing them with a floral dress or giving a sporty retro set a gritty twist, these boots get better with every wear. Encore-worthy, if you ask us.
GET THE LOOK:
ASOS DESIGN Arley Burnished Flat Biker Boot in Brown, £45
Le Specs Outta Love Oval Sunglasses, £55
THE DINNER-DATE BOOT
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But what about formal occasions, you ask? Enter the dinner-date option. With warm evenings and terrace tables calling, we’re reaching for something a little dressier – but still comfortable enough for hours of sipping and strolling. These sand suede knee-highs are giving quiet luxury meets trending boho. Pair with a shift dress and minimal accessories for a look that reads effortless, not overdone. Plus, they'll keep you warmer than heeled sandals once the sun sets.
GET THE LOOK:
BRONX Jad-Ey Foldover Knee Boot in Sand Suede, £220
Mango Compact Knit Mini Shift Dress, £59.99
THE PICNIC BOOT
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If summer has a dress code, it’s picnic chic. And while comfort is key when you’re sat on the grass with a punnet of strawberries, that doesn’t mean compromising on style. That’s where the western boot comes in. Thanks to Queen Bey’s cowgirl era, the rodeo look is having a major moment – and this stone ankle pair is perfect with breezy cotton dresses and oversized raffia bags.
GET THE LOOK:
SEQWL Wide Fit Western Boots in Stone, £40
ARKET Cotton Poplin Maxi Dress, £67
THE EVERYDAY BOOT
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Despite our best intentions, the reality is that most of summer is spent in denim and tees. And in this vein, you need a solid shoe to throw on without thinking. This espresso-hued Timberland pair is a more wearable take on their classic silhouette – think of it as the boat shoe's boot-shaped brother. Throw them on with jorts, a baby tee, or even your post-Pilates set – they’ll ground the look and still transition seamlessly into autumn.
GET THE LOOK:
Timberland Stone Street Nellie Boot, £160
Levi’s Baggy Dad Denim Jorts, £65
THE SHOW-STOPPER BOOT
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For those ready to really commit to the summer boot agenda, this one’s for you. Pairing a floor-sweeping satin slip dress with a sleek, knee-high heel might not be your first instinct in 30-degree heat – but trust us, it works. These Topshop leather boots are the kind of statement-makers that elevate even your most familiar dresses. Add a clutch and skinny sunglasses for a 90s-glam look that will be the talk of your social circle all season.
GET THE LOOK:
Topshop Taz Real Leather Knee-High Boots, £140
ASOS DESIGN Satin Tie-Neck Maxi Slip Dress, £46
