Seventies style has come back with such force, it has completely changed our closets. We’ve embraced flared jeans again. We love our pendant necklaces. We dream of nothing but ruffled boho blouses. And as fall approaches, it’s clear that ’70s boots are now an essential item in our wardrobe too.
Spotted on the runways and on the feet of celebrities like Miley Cyrus, Bella Hadid, and Taylor Swift, these boho boots have a fresh and breezy energy that’s hard to resist. The thing is, it’s not just one style of boot from the decade that’s making a comeback—it’s all of them.
Whether casually elegant in the style of Jane Birkin or something eye-catching like Bianca Jagger might wear, the best outfits take inspiration from the decade’s most stylish women. Read on to see which ’70s boot styles are making a comeback (and how to style them now in 2026).
Lace-up boots
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How they wore lace-up boots in the ’70s: Lace-up boots were a staple in the ’70s, especially when used to make a statement. Just look to Bianca Jagger, who never did anything by halves and always found a balance between drama and elegance in her looks.
How to wear lace-up boots today: Today the legacy of Victorian lace-up boots lives on. Look for knee-high and/or pointed-toe styles, and ground them with sleek basics for a look that’s modern, sophisticated, and alluring all the same.
