Warm ugg boots, quilts and boots with fur can be safely put in the closet, because the real spring has already come. But sneakers with sneakers, as well as ballet flats and slip-ons are still too early to put on. Boots without insulation, low ankle boots and boots are considered ideal footwear for the cold off-season. Which ones will be the most fashionable and relevant in spring 2020? What trends should you pay special attention to?





Today we will not focus on the assortment of mass market stores and collections from the main fashion weeks. Let's pay all our attention to the fashion trends themselves, perhaps our favorite boots and ankle boots, bought 3 years ago, are also relevant in the spring of 2020 ...

Thick heel

Connoisseurs of comfort will delight in this trend. Indeed, whatever the height of the heel, thick and stable is definitely more comfortable than a thin stiletto heel. Whether you choose high-toed boots, mid-calf boots or ankle boots, choose a thick heel over a thin one. It is convenient and practical especially for rainy and slushy days of early spring.

Moreover, the heel can be not just thickened, but even hypertrophied, even wider than the heel of the shoe itself. And even if it looks very extravagant, but on the catwalks of Sally LaPointe, Marc Jacobs and Chloé we see just such options. And heels can be of very different shapes: square, semicircular, round, polygonal and others, even irregular outlines.

Platform

And again in the past: the platform has already been in fashion several times, and now it is back on the catwalks. This, in principle, is not bad: here, as in the case of a wide, stable heel, comfort and practicality captivate first of all. And the platform can also look as sophisticated as the heel, add height and lengthen the legs.

In addition to discreet options with a low rise in the heel area (Louis Vuitton, Vera Wang), designers offer platforms of immense height or original ones, decorated with molding and carving, patterns and ornaments (Dries Van Noten, Prada, Miu Miu). The platform can "live" separately from the heel, or it can be one with it.

Square toe

The shape of the cape of the shoe is a trend that changes not only every season, but, probably, several times a season! But fashion is known to be cyclical. And if quite recently we wore exclusively round noses, and a little later - narrow and sharp ones, now we happily return to square ones. Why is it joyful? Because it is very convenient and practical, first of all. And also trendy: in your shoe wardrobe must be boots or shoes with a square toe.

The Givenchy brand demonstrates very neat options: a slightly tapered square toe rests on a rather voluminous sole. We see more classic boots at Balenciaga: a traditional and slightly rough square nose, with pronounced angles in the style of the early 90s. This trend has affected both boots and low-toed boots. She even promises to switch to shoes and sandals for a warmer spring-summer period.

Shaft to the knee

The most successful option for women's boots is with a high bootleg. Such footwear visually slims the leg, adds height and stretches the silhouette vertically. And what could be more practical when it is still cold enough outside and it rains constantly? With high boots, you don't have to worry about the condition of your jeans or trousers: a high bootleg will protect your feet from slush, dirt and rain.

For each day, the length of the bootleg to the knee (just below it) or covering the middle of the kneecap will be sufficient length.Such models are successfully combined with dresses and midi-length skirts, as well as with long outerwear (coats and cardigans over the knee). Square-toed options have been seen on the runways at Givenchy and Louis Vuitton, while more sophisticated boots with embellishments have been seen at Celine, Saint Laurent, Paco Rabanne, Max Mara, Miu Miu and Prada.

High boots

But as for jackboots, they will not be an excellent option for every day, but for going out or on a date. After all, not every office dress code will allow you to wear sexy and eye-catching stocking boots above the knee to work, and even show them to everyone around you. However, if there is no dress code, and you really want to draw attention to yourself, you can opt for high, tight boots without heels and for every day.

Again, they work well with dresses and skirts, as well as coats and cardigans below the knee that will cover the hem of the boots. But you can also afford a more daring option: wear a short skirt or shorts to demonstrate where the bootleg ends. At the same time, it is good that high boots are narrower and more tight-fitting, made of elastic materials. Examples include Celine, Ganni, Balenciaga, Altuzarra, and Jeremy Scott.

Wide leg

That is, in fact, why we focus your attention on the fact that it is better to choose over the knee boots with a tight elastic bootleg. Everyday knee-length or mid-calf boots with a wide bootleg look trendy and trendy this spring! The wider the bootleg, the thinner the leg looks in such shoes.

Boots can be made of very dense leather, then the boot will stand and not wrinkle (Off-White brand). But the options made of soft leather with an "accordion" look no less successful: such a boot can be lowered, creating a voluminous effect. These are the boots we see at Saint Laurent, Blumarine and Etro. Moreover, the wider the bootleg, the thinner the heel and narrower the toe - it looks very feminine.

Gloss and metallic

Tired of traditional matte leather or suede textures? Are the lacquered "mirror" surfaces also not pleasing to the eye? Then it's time to pay attention to boots with sequins, glitter or metallic effect. Especially if these are options not in traditional restrained black, white or brown shades, but in more bright spring flowers.

Silver and gold, of course, are in favor (Paco Rabanne, Saint Laurent), especially if you use textured leather and various animalistic designs (snake or crocodile skin). But boots with patterns, prints, patterns and decor, as well as options in bright colors, will look even more bold and successful this spring. For example, in hot pink, purple or green, like Jeremy Scott.

Patterns and prints

Outer shoes for the cold season don't have to be boring. Especially when it comes to early spring. Boots, ankle boots, boots - all this can be decorated with the most beautiful ornaments, patterns, embroidery, decor and prints. Regardless of what material the shoes are made of. But, of course, such prints look the most successful on smooth textures of leather and leatherette, on lacquer and textile materials.

For example, Saint Laurent offers to decorate spring shoes with animalistic patterns: tiger stripes, leopard, reptile and snake designs. Jeremy Scott goes a little further, turning black and white zebra stripes into vibrant and iridescent stripes. And Pyer Moss x Brother Vellies painted the high tops of their boots in pop art style, bright and original. Plaid, striped and other geometric prints are also welcome (Thom Browne).

Author Tatiana Maltseva