With every new season comes a new shoe trend in the women's department. When it comes to the winter 2009/2010 season it appears that boots are ruling the trends. Here are some of the hottest women's shoe trends for this winter season.

Thigh high boots are making quite an appearance for the winter season. Thigh high boots or over the knee boots are coming out in all different types of styles. Some have ultra high spiked heels while others are more casual with a flat sole. Thigh high boots look best with dresses and skirts but can also be tucked into skinny jeans. If you want to be really trendy when it comes to over the knee boots, look for ones that have details like a design or buckles on them. Be sure though if you wear thigh high boots with a skirt or dress that it is done appropriately because sometimes this style of women' shoes can give off the wrong message to people.

Another hot women's shoe trend for this winter are booties. Booties are a mix between a boot and a normal loafer or shoe. Booties can come in all different style from a dress shoe to a casual shoe. They can have a high heel or be flats. A dress bootie with a dress or skirt is a great addition to a party outfit while a casual bootie can be with a pair of jeans or trouser pants.

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You may also notice that the shoes for women are making quite a statement this year. You will most likely be able to find more unique looking shoes than classic ones this winter. Shoes that have unusual cut-out patterns or straps are still very popular even in the colder winter months. In fact, we are even seeing booties that have cut-outs in them. Other embellishments such as buckles, studs, chains, and fringe are big for the winter as well.

Patterns and textures are also a hot trend for shoes this winter. Snake skin stilettos will go perfect with that little black dress while plaid flats look hip with a pair of jeans and a sweater. Velvet and wool are also some textures that are going to be quite popular with shoes this winter as well. Even such things as embroidered flowers and flames seem to be popular with the winter shoes.

No matter what your style is, there seems to be a hot shoe trend for just about any woman this winter. You will have your glamorous stiletto heeled boots and then you will also have your plaid flat shoes that will be equally in style. The key to following these hot shoe trends for winter 2009/2010 is picking a shoe that fits your style and personality and rocking it out in your own way. If you are not a high-heeled kind of girl, then don't try to sport the high heels, instead stick with the flats and low heeled shoes that are still ultra-trendy this winter. The hottest shoe trends look best when they are worn with confidence and ease by a woman.