If anyone can set the scene for a new trend in the middle of the season, it has to be Sienna Miller. Stepping out for lunch in New York, accompanied by a very stylish-looking Jennifer Lawrence, Miller’s ensemble caught my attention for a few reasons—her on-trend choices, yes, but also the fact she chose to style them with a boot style that’s barely had a look in this winter.
This season has seen the moto-inspired biker boot serve as one of the biggest boot trends of the season—in terms of practical pairs, it’s definitely the main player. But while Miller might start trends, she’s one celebrity I can always count on to dress for herself and not be dictated by what’s going on around her. This is why I wasn’t all that surprised to see her reaching for a pair of hiker boots instead. While I’d never go as far as to say hiking boots are unstylish or passé, it is fair to say they aren’t quite as “trendy” as some of their counterparts are right now.
This isn’t something that has deterred brands nor, indeed, Miller. In fact, I’ve started to notice more and more updated iterations that feature colourful laces, glossy black exteriors and an undeniably chic silhouette that makes styling them a breeze on the market. Perhaps this is Miller’s way of telling us not to overlook them.
Wearing hers with barrel-shaped jeans, a rounded leather jacket, an oversized tote and a beige bucket hat, Miller’s New York outfit tapped into several blooming trends, all remaining typically relaxed. Taking a break from the straight-leg jeans and baggy pairs that have dominated the wardrobes of fashion people over the past few seasons, Miller chose a pair of sculptural horseshoe jeans with her chunky lace-up boots. Hugging the waist before flaring out at the knees and tapering back in towards the ankles, horseshoe jeans have been a huge hit in fashion circles this winter, and with the silhouette populating the spring/summer 2025 runways back in September, suffice it to say we’re going to see much, much more of them next year, too.
If you’re looking to give your winter wardrobe a Sienna Miller-inspired update, read on to discover our edit of the best hiker boots and horseshoe jeans below.
SHOP HIKER BOOTS AND HORSESHOE JEANS:
Urban Outfitters
East Leather Hiker Boots
Style with thick socks for a cosy winter outfit.
Marks & Spencer
Mid Rise Relaxed Horseshoe Jeans
Style with a bright white tee or pair with a cosy knit.
Mint Velvet
Black Leather Borg Hiking Boots
The borg tongues give this such a snug energy.
Paige
Arellia Barrel Leg Pant
Style with heels for a casual take on evening styling.
Sézane
Niels Ankle Boots
These come with two sets of laces so you can swap them out based on your preference.
Shop these whilst they’re on sale.
Bottega Veneta
Haddock Lace-Up Ankle Boot
These are already on their way to selling out.
Citizens of Humanity
Horseshoe Jeans
These come in sizes 23—34.
Weekend Max Mara
Haven Boots
These also come in a jet black shade.
ME+EM
Extreme Tapered Jean
I always come back to dark wash denim for the winter months.
Barbour
Blake Hiker Boots
Style with denim or pair with wide-leg trousers.
Penelope Chilvers
Cortina Leather Shearling Boot
Add a subtle wash of colour to your winter wardrobe.
These also come in four other shades.
Moncler
Blanche Shearling-Lined Leather Ankle Boots
These are shearling lined for a cosy feel.
Style these long jeans with heels for a sleek silhouette.
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