White go go boots are making a surprise comeback so break out the disco ball
You can dance, you can jive...
You can dance, you can jive...
I’m not afraid to say it: I’m a diehard ABBA and Mamma Mia fan. As my exasperated pals can attest to, I would not shut up about Mamma Mia 2: Here We Go Again when it came out and I’ve been low-key trying to sneak 70s inspired pieces into my wardrobe ever since. While the summery dresses won’t work for the winter cold anymore, I have been noticing a pretty surprising fashion trend around a lot recently: the return of the white go go boot. And honestly, I stan.
Although in the past I’ve typically only seen them at costume parties, they’ve cemented themselves a little niche amongst the fashion forward this season. From chic leather pieces to jaw-dropping white snakeskin, a number of them were spotted all over the fashion week just gone.
With some of my favourite high street retailers and luxury brands jumping on the bandwagon, I’m genuinely tempted to join in - even if they’re not the most practical colour. (Needs must when it comes to looking cool AF.)
While they might seem pretty daunting to style, they’re a total dream if you pair them with another big winter trend: patterned midi dresses and midi skirts. And seeing that shock of white underneath a statement winter coat will have you Instagram ready in no time with a kick ass OOTD.
If you’re a go go boot purist, this might not be 100% the right edit for you as I’ve popped in a few pieces that take the staple into 2018. Don’t @ me on Twitter for steering away from the latex please, I’m just a girl in love with white boots.
And cowboy boots.
And ankle boots.
Just, boots.
Before I fall down a boot-related rabbit hole, here’s my edit of the best white knee high boots for the season.
If you end up buying a pair, sticking on ABBA’s Dancing Queen and having a little boogie, I'm right there with you. We should grab a coffee sometime.
FIND White Leather Slouch Boots
FIND is fast becoming one of my favourite new brands, as they've been knocking it out of the park with their footwear recently. After I fell in love with our Digital Fashion Editor Penny's faux snakeskin cowboy boots, they had me falling in love all over again with these beauties. (P.S. They're currently 30% off and also come in red and black.)
Priced at £72.10, available at Amazon.co.uk/Find
New Look White Limited Edition Knee High Western Boots
New Look has really stepped up their game with this piece which brings the best of both winter trend worlds together: white footwear and Western-style boots. With subtle embroidery and a faux wood block heel, they look ultra expensive and won't set you back too much.
Priced at £49.99, available at New Look
Tibi Logan Patent-Leather Knee Boots
These are about as close as you'll get to a traditional go go boot, as they're made of the same shiny patent leather we've come to associate them with. That said, the pointed tip and rounded top bring it more into 2018 - so it's more a chic throwback than a dated reference.
Priced at £780, available at NET-A-PORTER
Mango Snake Effect High-Leg Boots
These are the shoes that kicked off my obsession with white boots, if I'm being perfectly honest. I saw them in Mango and they actually look a little paler than they do here, so IMO they still belong in the shade territory. Animal print is the trend that just doesn't want to die this season and with faux snakeskin like this, why would you ever want it to?
Priced at £59.99, available at Mango
Gabriela Hearst Linda Croc-Effect Leather Over-The-Knee Boots
Gabriela Hearst may be better known for their bags which swept Instagram into a frenzy, however these faux croc boots are a great case for why they're nailing the broader fashion game. Pair it with a cosy long dress and you'll be a total winter goddess.
Priced at £1,220, available at NET-A-PORTER
& other stories Knee High Leather Boots
It came out recently that & other stories' white cowboy boots were amongst the most in demand styles this season and they show no sign of slowing down with these boots. With a blockier heel for extra support, these boots were truly made for walking and are the epitome of Scandi-chic.
Priced at £199, available at & other stories
Julia Mays Faux Fur White Nappa
I can never resist a bit of faux fur. These boots aren't quite as tall as the others on the list and come to about your mid-calf. They're giving me total Parisian chic vibes and while they're a bit pricier, the quality speaks for itself as they're made from Nappa leather and lined with faux fur inside to boot.
Priced at £495, available at Julia Mays
TBH these boots aren't made for walking, but that's still what they'll do.
I'm just going to bite the bullet and commit to buying a pair, who needs Christmas presents for the fam anyways?
