Go-go boot

Go-go boots are a women's fashion style introduced in the mid-1960s, originating from André Courrèges' 1964 design: white, low-heeled, and mid-calf. Over time, the term expanded to include knee-high, square-toed boots with block heels, along with variations like kitten heels and colored versions. The name "go-go" derives from the French à gogo, meaning abundance, linked to la gogue for joy. In the 1960s, Beth Levine contributed early boot designs, while Golo's 1964 invention gained recognition through Barbra Streisand and Richard Avedon's Vogue photo. The earliest boots were mid-calf, white, and flat-heeled, made of leather but later produced in PVC and vinyl for mass appeal. Nancy Sinatra popularized the boots with her song "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'," symbolizing female power, as noted by Tim Gunn. TV shows like Hullabaloo and Shindig! featured dancers wearing these boots, leading to their nickname 'hullabaloo boots.' Go-go boots experienced a revival in the 1990s with 60s fashion nostalgia. Recently, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis attracted media attention for wearing white go-go boots during Hurricane Ian relief efforts in October 2022.