Boots in summer? Yes, please – if you style them like this
Why boots are a must-have in summer 2025 and how to combine them correctly.
Boots traditionally have a high season when the weather is low. But in 2025, they're no longer limited to fall and winter wardrobes. They're also enjoying great popularity in summer. Quite rightly so, as the styling possibilities are seemingly endless.
Knee-high boots with a miniskirt, cowboy boots with jeans, or wedge boots with a maxi dress: The street styles of recent fashion weeks around the world have once again proven that boots are a summer trend. Here, we show you the most beautiful summer looks with boots and explain how you can now wear your favorite boots even in the warmer season.
If you know these 5 styling tips, you can combine boots stylishly even in summer#1: Boots with a miniskirt
A guest at Australian Fashion Week 2025 wears knee-high boots and combines them with a leather ensemble of an oversized jacket and miniskirt.
One of the easiest ways to style boots for summer is to pair them with a miniskirt . This look also has a positive side effect: The boots visually lengthen your legs and make you appear taller. Knee-high boots or over-the-knee boots with heels are particularly suitable for this. If you want to maximize the effect, opt for skin-colored or light-colored boots, as they soften the transition between the shoe and your skin and visually lengthen your legs even more.
#2: (Cowboy) boots with jeans
A visitor to Milan Design Week combines Western-inspired boots with slim-fit jeans and a light brown suede jacket.
Those who look closely during Milan Design Week will discover not only interior trends but also plenty of fashion inspiration. This guest, for example, styles elegant dark brown cowboy boots with slim-fit jeans, paired with a blouse and a light brown suede jacket. A perfect summer look with boots, which is easy to recreate with these jeans from Levi's.
#3: Boots with a maxi dress
A guest at Paris Fashion Week styles a blue dress with wedge boots and a black bag.
Boots with a summer dress? This is no longer a fashion sin. Quite the opposite: When combined correctly, the look can even be particularly exciting. This Paris Fashion Week visitor provides a perfect example: She wears black suede wedge boots with a dark blue maxi dress with balloon sleeves. This combination not only emphasizes the boho character of the dress but also makes the look more casual.
#4: Boots become the main actor with shorts
Model Montana Cox wears knee-high boots with shorts and a coat at Australian Fashion Week 2025.
Prefer shorts to skirts? No problem, because knee-high boots go just as well with (micro)shorts as with miniskirts. This looks especially harmonious if you, like model Montana Cox, opt for narrow-shaft boots and color-coordinated shorts. We found an elegant bouclé knit style at H&M. Combine it with a simple white or black top and a light black coat – and you're done with a stylish summer look with statement boots.
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#5: Boots with a midi skirt with a slit
Jessica Gomes wears a black skirt with a slit that reveals knee-high black boots.
Boots can also be a stylish choice when paired with longer skirts. Especially if the skirt has a slit and you're wearing it with narrow knee-high boots like Jessica Gomes. To keep the outfit from looking too compact, pointed heeled boots are the perfect choice. They visually lengthen the leg and create a flattering silhouette. The look becomes even more summery with Khaite's white crepe jersey pencil skirt, which skillfully showcases your boots with a side slit.
Khaite
Pencil skirt with slit
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