30 Glamorous Fashion Photos of Women’s Boots in the 1960s

In the 1960s, boots varied widely in style and purpose, reflecting the decade’s dynamic fashion trends.

Go-Go Boots: Popularized by the mod scene, these were typically white or brightly colored, with a low heel and a sleek design that often reached mid-calf. They were often worn with mini skirts and shift dresses.

Combat Boots: Influenced by the counterculture movement, these sturdy lace-up boots were worn by both men and women, often paired with denim or military-inspired outfits.

Women’s boots in the 1960s

Western Boots: Cowboy boots gained popularity, especially in the country music scene, featuring pointed toes and decorative stitching.

Knee-high Boots: These were popular for both casual and formal wear, often made of leather or suede and sometimes featuring stiletto heels.

Ankle Boots: These shorter boots, sometimes with a chunky heel, were also in vogue and could be worn with a variety of outfits.

Overall, the 1960s showcased a mix of youthful experimentation and bold styles, making boots a significant part of the fashion landscape.

Antonia Boeckesteyn in Aeolian EMBA mink polo coat worn with shiny black leather boots and hat from Hattie Carnegie, photo by Hiro, Harper's Bazaar, November 1962

Antonia Boeckesteyn in cocoon-shaped coat of GLMA natural dark mink from Fredrica, mohair scarf by Echo, suede boots from Dior, sued pants by Ramos, photo by Hiro, Harper's Bazaar, November 1962

Audrey Hepburn in ski outfit by Givenchy and boots by René Mancini (wardrobe for the film "Charade"), photo by Vincent Rossell, Studio de Boulogne, Paris, 1963

Nena von Schlebrugge in country-looking suit in Linton-Burg's plaid and olive jersey top with Newmarket boots to match and suèd hat all by Courréges, photo by Richard Dormer, Paris, Harper's Bazaar UK, September 1963

Barbra Streisand in emerald green and black knit dress by Kimberly, Golo boots, Barbra's haircut by Fredrick Glaser, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, August 1, 1965

Birgitta af Klercker in white suède coat with lining, collar and dress of yellow and red Tattersall-checked wool by Samuel Robert, Golo boots, coiffure by Marc Sinclair of Marcel, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, August 1, 1965

Jane Holzer in white leather suits with two different tops taped in chrome yellow by Guenter for Leathermode, Golo boots, coiffure by Kenneth, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, August 1, 1965

Model is wearing two-piece bathing suit and matching boots by Finnish design company Marimekko, photo by Gordon Parks in Finland, Vogue, 1965

Wilhelmina in short enamel-white vinyl coat with low collar and low-tied belt by Originala, calfskin boots by Golo, hat by Adolfo, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, January 1, 1965

Françoise Rubartelli in a red chinchilla cloth coat, double-breasted, raglan-sleeved and a pleat in back by Matlin, hat by Mr. John, Golo boots, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, September 1, 1967

Gloria Friedrich in a Tattersall plaid wool-and-mohair cape over a chain-belted wool dress by Trigere, boots by Evins, earrings and bracelet by Sant' Angelo, coiffure by Kenneth, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, September 1, 1967

Marisa Berenson in violet wool demi-long coat over fuschia silk blouse and ivory wool skirt by Dominic for Matty Talmack, coiffure by Kenneth, boots by David Evins, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, September 1, 1967

Maud Adams wearing thigh-high boots by Delman, side-buckled gray wool tunic over yellow ribbed sweater by Bonnie Cashin, photo by Alexis Waldeck , Vogue, August 15, 1967

Twiggy is wearing dark brown suède jumpsuit boots by Ashley & Abel for Golo Footwear, tinselled gold-lace shirt by Sarff-Zumpano, photo by Richard Avedon, Vogue, August 1, 1967

Ann Turkel in flame-dyed mink coat with smoky black streaks going round from small rolled collar to just below the knee by Christian Dior Furs, red patent leather over-the-knee boots by Kickerino, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, August 15, 1968

Boots by Charles Jourdan, Harper's Bazaar, September 1968

Joanna Shimkus in red wool twill tabbed and belted tunic over cuffed wide-legged pants by B.H. Wragge, shiny red ankle-boots by Nina, photo by David Bailey, Vogue, August 1, 1968

Lauren Hutton in mini wrap-dress in pink and yellow brocade with jewel-fretted gold braid around waist, gold leather boots by David Evins to order at I.Miller, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, July 1, 1968

Maud Adams in bright navy Du Pont nylon thigh-boots studded with Navajo silver by Herbert Levine, leather laced doublet by Sant' Angelo, photo by Norman Parkinson, Vogue, August 15, 1968

Model in faux leather coat, tile-patterned in black, tan and white with a high black belt by Don Simonelli for Modelia, hat by Adolfo, boots by Doro, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, September 1, 1968

Model in reversible coat with cape-like sleeves, leather belt and leather trim on pockets, worn with leather helmet and leather thigh-high boots, all by Pierre Cardin, photo by Roland Bianchini, 1968

Benedetta Barzini in a shiny cinammon leather belted tunic and crinkly wading boots lined in muskrat worn over a cinnamon knit jumpsuit by Grès, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, September 15, 1969

Editha Dussler in a fringed scarlet knit throw slung over the hips at a bias tilt and held by loops at the waist to order at Bonwit Teller, tights and boots by Pierre Cardin, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, November 1, 1969

Editha Dussler in a golden gauzy shirtdress of silk-and-Lurex chiffon by Adele Simpson, gilt link vest by Solid Art, gold tiger-striped boots by Pappagallo, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, September 1, 1969

Editha Dussler in small black evening dress, jetted with paillettes and rosettes with ruby-red sparklers by Mollie Parnis, embroidered scarlet crêpe boots by Sabra, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, September 1, 1969

Jean Shrimpton in a scarlet ciré wrap-jacket plus a fling of black ciré scarf and low-slung snake belt by Halston, boots by Charles Jourdan, photo by Gianni Penati, Vogue, March 15, 1969

Model is wearing knee-high red crêpe boots spattered with filigree silvery discs, rimmed with gold and silver jewels and set on a raised straight heel by Sabra, photo by John Cowan, Israel, Vogue, July 1, 1969

Princess Elizabeth of Tooro in black wool dress banded in hot red, throat high and waist belted snug by Bill Blass, red tights by Phoenix and boots by Herbert Levine, photo by Gianni Penati, Vogue, November 1, 1969

Willy van Rooy in a full-sleeved white cotton gitane shirt banded in black, suspender-tied in calico over plaid cotton shorts by Deanna Littell, boots by Herbert Levine, photo by Neal Barr, Harper's Bazaar, April 1969

Windsor Elliott in double-gabardine, dark-brown coat with a skirt flared to mid-calf and cape-collar flaring around the shoulders, thigh-high boots by David Evins, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, February 1, 1969