Fashion may not have progressed as quickly as it usually would over the past few years, but 2022 marks a distinct shift in the type of trends we’re seeing—particularly where boots are concerned. Practicality and comfort still play an integral design role, but now, it looks as if designers have rediscovered the joy in creating boots for show, too, with spindly heels, fancy embellishments and even metallics making a comeback.
Below, I’ve identified the six key boot trends that kept cropping up on the 2022 runways and our wish lists. Scroll on to see them.