Biker boots have become an unexpected summer staple

Cowboy boots and wellies have long been the festival-goer’s footwear of choice, but this year they’ve been usurped by biker boots. Despite the UK’s heatwave, this attitude-packed style was everywhere at Glastonbury, paired with everything from boho dresses and lace skirts to sports shorts. And as we enter peak summer, their ubiquity is only set to continue, and is sure to last right up until autumn.

While biker boots were a frequent sight at Worthy Farm—and will likely be prevalent at other regional festivals this summer—they’ve also been championed by city dwellers. I, for one, have been wearing my vintage Prada pair since winter, and have noticed multiple people styling them for warmer temperatures—especially on those days when the sun feels strong, but there is still a slight windchill.

Wondering where to find the best biker boots? Vintage and resale sites are rife with worn-in styles, but there are also plenty of new-season versions around if you’re looking to invest. A few key things to keep in mind when shopping for biker boots: check the height of the upper to work out where it’ll come up to on your leg and try different sizes before choosing a final pair—don’t hesitate to ask sellers on sites like eBay for more information on sizing.

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Paris Texas Roxy leather biker boots, $1,031

Available at Mytheresa.

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Vagabond Eyra biker boots, $389

Available at Vagabond.

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Arket leather biker boots, $538

Available at Arket.

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Acne Studios leather biker boots, $1,190

Available at Mytheresa.

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We The Free biker boots, $775

Available at Free People.

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Miu Miu leather biker boots, $3,373

Available at Mytheresa.

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Sandro leather biker boots, $898

Available at Sandro.

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Loewe Campo biker boots, $2,076

Available at Loewe.

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Aeyde Wayne leather ankle boots, $458

Available at Harvey Nichols.

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Ganni mid-shaft biker boots, $1,116

Available at Ganni.

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Reformation Francesca Moto boots, $755

Available at Reformation.

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Massimo Dutti boots with side horsebit, $138

Available at Massimo Dutti.

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Isabel Marant Antya biker boots, $1,155

Available at Farfetch.

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Frye vintage biker boots, $346

Available at eBay.

This article was originally published on British Vogue.