15 Best Boots To Carry You Through This Festival Season

Biker boots, cowboy boots, gumboots and more!
Published November 22, 2024
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(Image: Courtesy of Roc Boots)

Can you hear that? The thump of dance music echoing across a field; the crunch of teeth sinking into a Chip on a Stick; the collective laughter of friends, arms linked, crossing the back of a mosh pit. That’s right—festival season is almost here and boy, are we ready for it.

In recent weeks, festival lineups have been dropping faster than you can say “Guys wait, what stage is Troye Sivan on?” with Laneway, Field Day, Beyond the Valley, Yours & Owls and more announcing their respective talent rosters.

Tickets for most of this summer’s events are now live, so if you’ve secured yours, then you’re on to the next step: planning your outfits. While comfort and practicality *are* key, festival fashion lends itself to a little fun and experimentation. However, any seasoned festival go-er will know that the one part of your ‘fit you can’t compromise on when it comes to functionality is your footwear. 

So how do you choose the perfect festival shoe? Well, you can go the sporty route with a pair of trainers, opt for an on-trend op with some cowboy boots, or keep it classic with a biker style. Regardless of aesthetics, the most important part is that you can walk and dance all night (or weekend) in them. 

Ahead, the Cosmopolitan Australia team has rounded up the shoes that we’ll be wearing and recommending this festival season, with practical options for all tastes.

Related: Here’s What Hot Girls Are Wearing To Festivals This Season

Best cowboy boots

For a Western element…

Billini Danaro

GANNI Embroidered Cowboy Boots

ROC Boots Indio

Best biker boots

For an on-trend take…

Tony Bianco Biker

Into Biker Boot 2

Best combat boots

For those after a classic…

Windsor Smith Destroy Platform Boots

Palladium Revolt Boot TX

Dr Martens Jadon

Best knee-high boots

For max comfort…

Tony Bianco Wanda

H&M Knee High Boots

Best gumboots...

For uncertain weather…

Barbour Snowdon Tall Gumboots

Hunter Tall Wellington Boots

Merry People Mid-Calf Gumboot

Where To Buy Festival Boots In Australia

If you’re searching for boots to wear to festivals, the best places to shop in Australia include ROC, who have a wide range of well-made styles; Ganni for comfortable cowboy boots; Dr Martens for combat boots (just be sure to wear them in first—or double sock up!); Hunter is a celeb-fave gumboot brand for a reason, and Merry People is a beloved emerging Australian alternative.

Retailers such as Platypus and The Iconic offer a wide range of boots as well.

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Ella Sangster
Ella Sangster is the Digital Editor of Cosmopolitan Australia. Ella has been writing since 2017 and was previously the Digital Fashion Writer at Harper’s BAZAAR Australia and Esquire Australia. You can also find her words in The New York Times, ELLE Australia, marie claire Australia, Women’s Health Australia and T: The New York Times Style Magazine Australia. When she’s not researching obscure British fashion designers, writing about TikTok trends or plugged into a podcast, you’ll find her propped up at her closest beach (or beach bar).
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