Rihanna Wore the Bizarre Boot Trend That's Weirdly Comfortable
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Even the biggest sneaker loyalists know that their footwear of choice has its limits: Water, winter, and, yes, red wine are some of the shoe's greatest nemeses. What's left for us to wear once the sludgy months kick in? Leave it to Rihanna to know.
The Barbados native has evidently acclimated to her adopted home of New York, deftly navigating the sleet, snow, and spills with the perfect patent leather boots that provide protection against the elements and the occasional splatter of wine (an unavoidable risk when your hobby is stealing full glasses from restaurants).
While the singer's love of leather boots is well-documented, we were doubly impressed this weekend when she stepped out in a specific pair that solves even more problems. On a walk through L.A., Rihanna wore an all-black outfit consisting of a bucket hat, peacoat, leather pants, and square-toe patent leather boots by Balenciaga.
The square-toe trend is not only a super relevant among celebrities this season, it has the added bonus of being extremely comfortable for people with wider feet. If you don't have wider feet, the boots' spacious toe box allows for more comfortable sock wearing and prevents the pinching feeling that can happen when feet swell in colder temperatures.
Square-toe boots might not be a total replacement for heavy-duty winter shoes, but they're a seriously ingenious solution that will keep you super comfortable while also allowing you to look stylish. We're filing these under "The Ultimate Winter Boots That Don't Look Like Winter Boots."
Shop Rihanna's pair and other stylish square-toe boots below.
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Prada Square Toe Faux Patent Leather Knee High Boot
Shop now: $1,200; nordstrom.com
Vagabond Shoemakers Hedda Knee High Boot
Shop now: $240; nordstrom.com
Franco Sarto Harmond Square Toe Boot
Shop now: $129; nordstrom.com
Jeffrey Campbell Dauphin Over the Knee Boot
Shop now: $215; nordstrom.com
Jeffrey Campbell Patrik Over the Knee Boot
Shop now: $190; nordstrom.com
By Far Lange Square Toe Kitten Heel Leather Bootie
Shop now: $578; nordstrom.com
Balenciaga Moon Bootie
Shop now: $1,190; nordstrom.com