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Spring Boot Trends

This look actually was made for walkin’—and we’re seeing it (and loving it) everywhere in Seattle.

By Seattle Mag March 16, 2011

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This article originally appeared in the April 2011 issue of Seattle magazine.

This look actually was made for walkin’—and we’re seeing it (and loving it) everywhere in Seattle. Add some Tex appeal to kicky, bold cowgirl boots with layers of funky, patterned socks and tights.

Vintage golden leather calf-high boots with white stitching and 2-inch wooden heels, $34, at The Vintage Closet; Ozone “Pop Stripes” multicolor cotton/spandex/nylon knee socks, $22, at Sock Monster, layered over solid olive nylon tights (Foot Traffic brand currently in stock), $12-$16, at Kick-It Boots & Stompwear

Old Gringo “Obregon” brass and red calf-high boot with square toe and used finish, $450; Ozone “Tatters” gunmetal and black cotton/spandex/nylon over-the-knee socks, $26, both at Burnt Sugar

Frye “Carson” mid-shaft full-grain leather boots in berry with leather soles, $320, at Burnt Sugar; Tabbisocks tan and pink argyle print nylon/polyester/wool knee socks, $16, at Momo

Vintage Urban Cowboy turquoise and cream leather boots with pointed toes, white stitch detailing and 2-inch leather heels, $48, at The Vintage Closet; Tabbisocks cranberry polyester/spandex tights, $16.50, at Momo, layered under Ozone “Neon Racer” black and teal cotton/spandex/nylon over-the-knee socks, $21, at Burnt Sugar

Acme vintage-style gray suede boots with leather floral detailing, bright blue stitching and 2-inch wooden heels, $148, at Horseshoe;  Ozone  “Ruffle Top” cream cotton/spandex/nylon over-the-knee socks, $25, at Burnt Sugar

 

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