Sock boots are tightening their grip, riding styles are back in stride and suede is taking a surprising turn. Consider this your cue to rethink your boot rotation, writes Harriet Cowie.

I just bought the perfect pair of boots. They hit the holy trifecta: comfortable, well-made and damn beautiful. They’re the Acne Leather Boot and, as if to vindicate my choice, when I tried them on at Workshop, another woman saw them, tried them in her size, and bought them on the spot. #Influencer. It was a journey to get to the point of purchase – filled with research, scouting missions and a few almosts – and I emerged with a thorough understanding of the biggest boot trends of 2026. To save you the same legwork, here's what's worth knowing.

Starting with the sock boot’s continued ascension. The sleek, ankle-swathing style hugs tight like a second skin, conveying a quiet sexiness. It’s versatile, pairing with skirts, dresses, and shorts, but is most commonly seen peeking out beneath straight-leg blue denim in a very Kendall-coded way. If you can swing a…