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10 Cowgirl-Inspired Boots And Mules To Nail The Western Trend For Fall

Western-inspired shoe styles are only becoming increasingly chic.
10 Cowgirl-Inspired Boots And Mules To Nail The Western Trend For Fall
By Jamila Stewart · Updated August 24, 2022

In recent seasons, the fashion collective has had love affairs with a number of nostalgic shoe trends, from 70s platforms galore to minimal, 90s-inspired boot silhouettes and neon hues reminiscent of the 80s to go with them all. This season, however, western, cowboy-inspired shoe styles (a more evergreen rather than period-driven trend) are back on the radars of fashion-lovers everywhere, and it feels like the options to choose from are only getting better.

Of course, the fall 2022 Fashion Week runways were among the first indicators the western-derived trend would return to full throttle this season. There were ample cowboy-inspired boots with contrast details at Chloe, studded iterations at Isabel Marant, and logocentric styles at Fendi. Where the cowboy trend typically stops at boots, however, the biggest 2022 update embraces the look reimagined as mules as well. Meanwhile, boots are cropping up with their share of chic and refreshing updates as well – Think unexpected heel shapes and overall boot silhouettes that may feel a bit more pared down than what you’re used to seeing from this trend.

Ready to style with everything from a midi dress while the weather still allows, to polished denim later, shop some of the best Western-inspired boots and mules stores below.

01
Schutz X REVOLVE Kuria Boo

Schutz’ take on the western boot feels totally refreshed and revamped, taking on the silhouette of a standard boot with a sculptural heel on the bottom, and cowboy boot-inspired elements up top.

Available at Revolve
218 Shop Now
02
Zara Heeled Cowboy Ankle Boots

This is the kind of boot to add on top of your elevated basics, such as an oversized cashmere sweater and straight leg jeans.

Available at Zara
90 Shop Now
03
Cape Clique Western Cowboy High Heel Boots

Denim is everywhere this season, footwear included. A sharp square toe gives these a modern twist that will add just the right flare to a Canadian tuxedo getup.

Available at Cape Clique
80 Shop Now
04
Kim Shui Brown Snakeskin Mules

Comfy enough to walk the town in, try styling these with a knit maxi dress, or let them peak out from underneath a pair of loose-fitting jeans.

Available at Kim Shui
295 Shop Now
05
Western Affair Cowgirl Mules

Western Affair’s unique shoes come in extremely low quantities (some of them are even one of a kind), and with color-blocking and a sleek shape, they demonstrate just how fashion forward the signature ornamental stitching most associated with cowboy boots can be.

Available at Western Affair
325 Shop Now
06
Jeffrey Campbell Bite Me Heels

With a smooth leather body, refined, pointed toe and unexpectedly skinny heels as far as most western-inspired shoe styles go, these mules are equal parts cowgirl and Y2K hottie.

Available at Jeffrey Campbell
150 Shop Now
07
Nasty Gal Faux Croc Knee High Western Boots

Cowgirl gone dancing? Metallic chrome boots are right in line with this season’s budding chrome fashion trend (an alternative to the traditional fall color palette).

Available at Nasty Gal
$67 Originally $134 Shop Now
08
Zara Soft Suede Ankle Boots

Zara knows how to do a pair of boots that look expensive on a budget, and these are just waiting to be paired with an oversized shacket or ribbed cardigan.

Available at Zara
100 Shop Now
09
Matisse Marcell Western-Inspired Leather Mules

Matisse’s western-inspired mules are the only defense you need against “no white in the fall.” Do yourself one better and style these with dark blue jeans, an oversized white button down, and cognac brown accessories.

Available at Dillard's
172 Shop Now
10
DREAM PAIRS Womens Cowboy Boots

There are simply a few things a fall wardrobe isn’t complete without, and a pair of tall, black, goes-with-everything cowboy boots is one of them.

Available at Amazon
59 Shop Now

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