As footwear legend Manolo Blahnik says: “It sits between casual and formal, yet always remains classic and sophisticated.”
We all recall the viral moment Saint Laurent debuted its $10,000 rhinestone-covered slouchy boots for fall 2017. You know, no big deal. Maybe it’s Rihanna (it’s definitely Rihanna), or perhaps it’s our penchant for nostalgic designs, but slouchy boots like that standout runway pair are back again—and they’re fall’s winning shoe style to splurge on. If you’re not keen on dropping five months’ worth of paychecks on sparkles, the best slouchy boots cover a much wider range, from Rag & Bone and Staud to Marc Fisher and Khaite.
The slouchy boot made its first waves in Vivienne Westwood’s pirate-inspired ’80s collection, then was embraced in the early ’90s and 2000s by off-duty supermodels like Kate Moss. With this history, it’s no surprise slouchy boots are returning: The fashion industry constantly references past styles, particularly in footwear. Designer Manolo Blahnik thinks it’s because of the vibe of decades past—everything was fresh. “Supermodels, extravagant fashion shows, collaborations. There was such a buzz in the industry, and people were very experimental with their style,” Blahnik explains. “I created shoes for Isaac Mizrahi’s shows throughout the ’90s, and we had so much fun! There was a vibrant energy in the air that perhaps is not around as much today.”
While fashion’s energy is constantly shifting, reemerging shoe styles—like slouchy boots and Mary Janes—are making us feel excited again. “A slouchy boot can completely change the way you look and feel about an outfit. It sits between casual and formal, yet always remains classic and sophisticated,” Blahnik says. To keep your slouchy boot classic, his label’s Calasso styles are our top recommendations. If you’re looking for a slouchy boot that will turn heads and start conversation, Loewe has a particularly epic over-the-knee pair (which also comes in a lower-profile silhouette). For an everyday style, opt for Paris Texas—the label’s slouchy boots range from deep purple to ’90s-inspired denim.
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Experimental
and minimalistic by design, Balenciaga is also renowned for its
uncompromising standard and avant-garde creativity. With Creative
Director Georgian designer Demna Gvasalia at its helm, the brand
continues to live and breathe Balenciaga’s inherent elegance, balanced
with the designer’s edgy, urban aesthetic.
Inspired by the 'Cagole' bag, these leather boots have a fitted
knee-high silhouette decorated with aged silver hardware—a house
signature for nearly two decades.
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Isabel Marant's Western-inspired boots are a cult style 'It' girls turn to each season.
The 'Lelodie' pair has a slouchy silhouette made from smooth, supple leather with large silver zips that can take it from an over-the-knee style to knee to ankle length. The thick stacked heel is just as comfortable as a wedge.
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Isabel Marant's Western-inspired boots are a cult style 'It' girls turn to each season. Made from buttery suede, the 'Lomero' boots have a knee-high silhouette with pointed toes and a trademark conical stacked heel. Wear them with everything from dresses to denim.
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Co-designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez imbue their urban, intellectual-cool vision with touches of playful frivolity in a new bevy of coveted accessories.
The 'Bronco' boots have an equestrian-style silhouette made from calfskin leather with a wide shaft and squared-off point toes. Wear with flowing midi dressed and tucked-in denim.
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Isabel Marant's Western-inspired boots are a cult style 'It' girls turn to each season.
Made from a patchwork of medium and dark-wash denim, the 'Miyako' boots have a wide silhouette with pointed toes and a trademark conical stacked heel.
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Bridge Leather & Shearling Cowboy Boots
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The authority on Parisian chic returns for Pre-Fall with a collection inspired by Y2K. For the Marant woman who wants to be both sexy and comfy, the collection is both outré and laid-back, with signature pieces renewed with alluring appeal and playful proportions.
These Western-inspired boots are a cult style 'It' girls turn to each season. The 'Darizo' pair has a classic silhouette made from supple calf leather and feature a tapered mid heel. Wear them with everything from the designer, from her denim to her bohemian dresses.
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Paris Texas loves juxtaposition, and now, so do we.
Presented in a glistening croc-embossed metallic, the Paris Texas Slouchy boots are a cult favourite among the brand's most loyal followers. Embodying the best of its guiding design principles, these heeled boots are the essence of Texas, boasting a feminine stiletto heel and razor-sharp pointed toe that’ll alert every passer-by that you truly mean business.
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