Rita Ora Endorses Summer’s Most Unexpected Shoe Trend

Toss the fisherman sandals and espadrilles to the back of your closet: knee-high boots are officially the It Shoe of the summer, and Rita Ora is all-in.

In a recent Instagram post, the Fifty Shades of Grey actor posed in the kickiest fit: a barely-there crochet halter bikini top, a pleated denim skirt and boots that appear at first glance to be go-go style, but are actually sneakers that lace all the way up her calf. Accessorizing with a white bag and big sunglasses, it’s giving Early Aughts J. Lo and Cheerleader Avril.

In another pic, Ora reveals that the boots are Dior, or as they say on the back, “J’Adior” (she’s a big fan of this phrase, wearing a “j’adore cowboys” tee two days ago). She also gave a glimpse at the very cute, very Mod white dress she wore for her performance on Love Island, completed with white cowboy boots.

So, knee-high boots…officially celebs’ favorite mid-summer look? In a seeming rejection of the socks and sandals trend, Priyanka Chopra Jonas stepped out at Wimbledon in peep-toe boots so high they disappeared beneath the skirt of her dress. And Dua Lipa went full Sweaty Girl in an oversize leather moto jacket and matching chunky knee-high boots, heat be darned.

Rita Ora previously rocked the lace-up boot look during a pride performance, though those shoes were heels in a bright Barbiecore pink (super cute, take a look here). And are these…suede cowboy boots at Glastonbury? Glad to see her shaking things up with something, anything, that isn’t a sheer dress. Yes, it’s great to have a signature look, but Rita was in danger of getting stuck in a style rut!

Ms. Ora, if you don’t drop a cover of Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Made For Walkin’” then I’m just not sure any more, I’m just not sure.