Kate Middleton’s back-in-the-day staple boots need to make their way into your wardrobe this autumn

Kate Middleton’s back-in-the-day staple boots need to make their way into your wardrobe this autumn as they’re so timeless.

Throughout the past year the Princess of Wales has established bold coloured suits as her new signature style and regularly pairs them with matching court shoe heels. However, as we move into the colder months many of us will be looking towards the boot trends 2023 for extra warmth as well as style. 

Thankfully, the future Queen Consort has also got us covered with some serious shoe inspiration for the colder weather. Kate’s back-in-the-day staple boots are not only gorgeous but incredibly on-trend and she still wears variations on this design now. In the early years of her relationship with Prince William, the Princess of Wales was a huge fan of a classic knee high boot - especially those with a subtle low heel. 

Many of the best black boots are knee high and taller boots remain in fashion this year as much as they were back in the early 2000s when Kate favoured them so much. Back in January 2007 the senior royal was pictured returning from a day at work wearing a monochrome look that had a pair of black suede knee high boots as the star of the outfit. They had a low heel and a rounded almond toe and looked fabulous paired with tights, a geometric mini dress and chic black blazer.

The Princess later went on to wear a very similar pair of boots for a day at Cheltenham in 2008 in a slightly shorter length. Once again this classic footwear choice added effortless elegance to her paired-back navy and black outfit. Kate was also a fan of a pointed toe knee high boot which helped to elongate her silhouette and add a slightly edgier touch to her looks.

Stepping out at Cheltenham in 2007, Kate opted for a green midi skirt and matching fitted jacket in an earthy green tone that worked well with her boots which were a soft chocolate brown. Her love of deep brown knee high boots also saw her wear the exact same pair just a few days later, suggesting they really held a special place in her heart at this time.

Since then Kate’s back-in-the-day staple boots have continued to play a part in her royal style in the colder months, usually with a slightly higher heel than she used to wear. She wore a pair of black pointed knee high boots earlier this year and at Christmas 2022, showing just how timeless her favourite boot style has proved to be. 

Whilst we might not see Kate wearing knee high boots with mini dresses like she used to, this design of boot works well with shorter skirts and dresses and tights. Knee high boots also look beautiful under midi skirts and dresses like we often see from the Princess nowadays and can even be worn under wide-leg trousers too.

Whether you prefer black, brown, tan or even a bolder colour there are so many knee high boots available on the market. You can keep things classic with a block heel or flat style or mix things up with a more Western-inspired option to make a real statement. They’re a perfect way to add a fun yet warm detail into your looks, both at night and during the day.

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