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We're patiently awaiting summer and all it has to offer: no makeup, a healthy diet of watermelon and natural wine, and the end-of-quarantine dream of being on the beach with, gasp, people. It's natural to reach for sandals when the season hits, but we've found that a good pair of boots is an under-appreciated savior of the season. Take Frye, for example; their iconic, heavy-duty moto boots look killer with denim cutoffs and sundresses alike, but they can handle a festival better than flimsy lace-up sandals any day. Consider this my plea to give them the comeback they deserve. If those aren't your vibe, click through for Isabel Marant's blanket thigh-highs, which give western dressing a new spin, Bottega Veneta's hotly-anticipated Chelsea boots (they're selling out everywhere), and many more summer styles.
These boots only get better with age.
These just dropped earlier this week, but they're selling like hotcakes.
& Other Stories Chunky Platform Leather Boots
This classic lace-up will look great with a cotton babydoll dress.
Isabel Marant Luiz Embroidered Over-The-Knee Boots
More Southwestern, less cowboy.
Aqua Haly Platform Hiker Boots
The Spice Girls would be proud.
These are honestly one of the most comfortable pairs of shoes I own.
This is the fashion industry's boot du jour.
Public Desire Rockin Lace Up Festival Shoe
Part boot, sandal, and heel.
These are Dr. Marten's highest platform to date.
Free People In the Loop Woven Bootie
The weaving on this number will provide much-needed ventilation
Acne Studios Bruna Animation Booties
Prepare to get a ton of compliments in these.
Balmain Denim Lace-Up Peep-Toe Booties
This denim stiletto will make you feel like you're cosplaying early-aughts Jennifer Lopez.
Here's a classic white shoe you can wear on the daily.
We doubt you already own apple green boots, but we suspect you definitely need a pair.
Justine Carreon is the market editor at ELLE.com covering fashion, Dutch ovens, and fashion again. When she isn’t approaching style through a modern, accessible lens, she’s scouring eBay for vintage Levi’s and pretending she knows how to surf. Before joining ELLE.com in 2015 she worked as a freelance writer and stylist in New York City.
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