Riding Boots

Trend Spotting: Riding Boots

What do an up-to-the-minute business suit, a sexy glimpse of thigh and a ridiculously comfortable outfit that still looks cutting edge have in common?  Riding boots, that’s what.

Welcome, hottest boot trend of the season.  We adore you!  We love your versatility, your panache, your European chic.  You make our style intriguing, and our feet oh, so happy!

Elevate Your Style - Izabella Wedge Boots

The Examiner praises the riding boot "As a closet essential." It continues, " If you do not already own a pair of boots in this shape, consider an investment.  This style of boot comes in all price ranges, and can be worn with your equestrian-influenced best, with skinny jeans tucked in or a skirt that grazes the top of the boot.  Make the boot a signature piece in your wardrobe!” 

Riding boot designs come from horse and motorcycle riding – both styles borrowed shamelessly from men and mixed with our own girly details.

Daring & Bold - Ritta Wedge Boot

Equestrian style boots come in two basic types: cavalier and traditional.  Cavalier boots became popular around the 1500s and today remind us of swashbuckling highwaymen.  They are taller (at or over the knee), looser and a little slouchy. Harpers Bazaar explains, "Flat Equestrian boots can be less fitted.  A straight cut makes them easy to slip in and out of, and they’re perfect if you want to put your jeans inside. They’re a little more casual, but still refined.”

Wear our Izabella Knee-High Wedge Boots with skinny jeans or cushy leggings.  For a suave, casual look, top them off with Ritta Wedge Knee-High Boot boot.  Dangerous under a long split skirt, wicked over leather or satin trousers. 

Equestrian Fashion Style - Jayla Riding Boot

Traditional equestrian boots developed over the next couple centuries as the gentry demanded more refined styles.  Our Jayla Riding Boot is straight up classic styling – perfect for narrow trousers, tweed vests and cool cravats. 

Twist Tradition - Lakke Riding Boots

The Lakke Knee-High Riding Boot adds some charming twists on tradition with a little extra height and great buckles at the knee.  Debonair with a curvy suit and old pearls.  Ultra-feminine with a whimsical skirt and a Victorian choker.  You’ll probably want to borrow your grandmother’s silk scarves and glittery broaches for this season riding boot trend.  Everything old is new again! 

Feminine Elegance - Kasima Boot

Motorcycle riding boots have a whole different look to them.  Sturdy, muscular, smoking hot!  Fabulous to dress up simple lines – jeans, trousers, t-shirts, sweaters or flannel button-downs.  Our Kasima Crochet Detailing Boot takes the motorcycle boot to a whole new level with a crochet lace-wrapped shaft.  These are some seriously sexy boots.

Let your boots add strength and a little beastiness to your wardrobe.  Then load up on contrasting feminine details for softness and texture.  Get on and ride, girls!  

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