8 Cage Booties for Spring & Beyond

Gladiator sandals may have been the rage last summer (and chances are they'll still pop up this summer here and there as the temps rise) but we've got the pair of shoes that you need to invest in now that you'll be using year-round.  Introducing...the cage bootie!  Okay, it's not exactly completely new, we've seen them here and there every now and then but this Spring, they're everywhere.  A truly multi-talented shoe, these babies go with everything.  Pair with a mini skirt and tank for just a hint of badass or have them peeking out from under a pair of rolled up boyfriend jeans to take your outfit to the next level.  Feeling particularly bold?  Add them to your fancy schmancy ensemble and pair with a pretty cocktail dress too keep things interesting.  We're a fan of pushing the envelope.

Ranging in price from totally affordable to the price of our rent, we've rounded up 8 of the best pairs of cage booties out there.  Though some versions come in a nude or brown shade, we're all about black right now; these ankle boots weren't meant to blend in so let them stand on their own and demand attention.  See out favorites below!

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Alice + Olivia Gerri Heart Cutout Bootie, Saks Fifth Avenue, $395

Gianni Bini Paulah, Dillards, $118

Giuseppe Zanotti Suede Circular Cutout Ankle Boots, Saks, $1395

Joie Clayton Cutout Suede Open-Toe Ankle Boot, Saks, $335

Prada Leather Cutout Ankle Boots, Saks, $850

Sergio Rossi Suede Crystal-Coated Mermaid Ankle Boots, Saks, $1790

Via Spiga Elenora Laser Cut Sandal, Nordstrom, $275

Vince Camuto Fontanela Peep-Toe Booties, Dillards,  $118

Photos courtesy of Dillards, Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue.