When you think of wearing patterns, terms like "loud" and "bold" might be the first to come to mind. "Neutral" [1] and "versatile," [2] on the other hand, are probably much further down the list. But what about when you add animal prints to the mix? Sure, they have their way of making major statements, but their colour schemes — often shades of grey, brown, and black — position them as flexible assets in your wardrobe. This season, we're loving snakeskin prints — especially on a pair of boots [3].

You may have spotted these while scrolling through Instagram, online shopping, or even walking down the street. Influencers and celebrities have been sporting them in big and colourful ways in particular — from knee-high styles to neon tones — but if that's not quite your vibe, there are much easier ways to try the trend. Just take this ultrawearable pair of snakeskin booties from Banana Republic [4], for example. With their ankle-length silhouette, not-too-high heel, and grey tone, they're an extremely approachable option that will play nicely with countless items in your closet.

Want to see what we mean? Keep scrolling to see how fashionable ladies are styling them on the 'gram.

Banana Republic Skinny-Heel Ankle Boot

Skinny-Heel Ankle Boot [5] ($188)