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Kate Middleton Never Wears This Boot Trend Anymore—Here's What She Replaced It With

By Swedan Margen

Kate Middleton Never Wears This Boot Trend Anymore—Here's What She Replaced It With

The Princess of Wales's style has aged like a fine wine. Her fashion choices are fun to follow because she's evolved in certain areas but has remained remarkably consistent in others. For instance, she's leaned on A-line dresses, knee-high Penelope Chilvers boots, pointy-toe pumps, coat dresses, and plaid blazers for the entirety of her public life in the royal family. However, over the years, she's also acquired new-to-her staples like wide-leg trousers, kick-flare jeans, and pantsuits.

A quick look back at old photos makes it clear that Kate Middleton has quietly retired a handful of once-beloved items as her style has matured. For example, Middleton has phased out zip-up block-heel booties, opting instead for lace-up combat boots when wearing skinny pants. She’s also sworn off Ugg boots, but that's to be expected now that she's next in line to be queen! Keep scrolling to revisit the boot trend everyone's favorite royal no longer wears.

No Longer Wears: Zip-Up Block-Heel Booties

Kate Middleton wears skinny jeans and boots with a jacket

Replaced Them With: Lace-Up Combat Boots

Kate Middleton wears skinny jeans and boots with a jacket

Shop the Princess of Wales's Current Favorite Style

H&M boots
Lyndon Waterproof Lace-Up Boot

Cole Haan

Lyndon Waterproof Lace-Up Boots

Nikita Lace-Up Boot

Bueno

Nikita Lace-Up Boots

Faux Fur Lined Combat Boot

NeroGiardini

Faux Fur Lined Combat Boots

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