The 50 Best Boots to Shop This Fall
Can you believe it’s officially fall? Even if Mother Nature continues to throw us for a loop, it still feels like the right time for a footwear transition. So we’ve gathered our 50 favorite new boots that exemplify this season’s most prominent trends, ranging from combat boots, sleek mod styles and (the one we just can’t seem to buck) even some Western flair. A few of the boldest styles are even modeled by one of W‘s favorites, Grace Elizabeth here. And if you don’t want to trudge through mud in combat boots from Prada, Gucci, Miu Miu or Ann Demeulemeester—though, boy do they look chic!—not to worry, because also included some weather-ready styles (that would look fantastic broken-in). Searching for a bit more panache? Buy into the tartan trend with a pair of yellow Balenciaga boots or try a classic animal print. And what about the knee-high boots sent down the runways of Saint Laurent, Isabel Marant, Chanel, and Salvatore Ferragamo? Take notes and use the “back to school shopping” excuse while you still can.
1ALBERTA FERRETTI
This western mule is perfect for stepping from one season to the next. Alberta Ferretti, black leather mule with buckle strap and western detailing, $895, albertaferretti.com
2GIVENCHY
The latest shape from Givenchy adds a tough edge with a zipper detail. Givenchy, ankle boot with side zipper and heel, $1,595, neimanmarcus.com
3CALVIN KLEIN 205W39NYC
Try a modern cowboy boot with a sporty racing stripe and shiny silver toe caps. Calvin Klein 205W39NYC, black leather cowboy boots with stripe, $1,170, mytheresa.com
4THE FRYE COMPANY
The answer for all those western Chelsea boot dreams. The Frye Company, slip on brown leather Chelsea boots, $298, saksfifthavenue.com
5DUŠAN
Dušan Paunovic adds the perfect amount of detailing to this minimalist favorite. Dušan, slip on leather ankle boot with snakeskin detail, $705, lagarconne.com
6CHLOE
The ultimate lace-up boot with a heel you can wear all day. Chloe, leather lace-up boots, $1,250, saksfifthavenue.com
7R13
Known for their denim, R13 incorporates denim directly into this design with dramatic stitching to boot. R13, knee high leather cowboy boot, $1,095, shopbop.com
8ISABEL MARANT
Pair this stunning over the-knee-boot with a dress or skirt for a new silhouette. Isabel Marant, over-the-knee western boot, $2,300, neimanmarcus.com
9MAISON MARGIELA
Leave the chopped and screwed metallic boots to Maison Margiela. Maison Margiela, pointed toe western boot, $995, barneys.com
10DIANE VON FURSTENBERG
Dress down a frilly frock with this DVF boot. Diane von Furstenberg, lace up boots with a heel, $398, saksfifthavenue.com
11DORATEYMUR
This leg lengthening pointed toe shape brings adds pizzazz with a western buckle. Dorateymur pointed black boots with a kitten heel, $540, lagarconne.com
12GOLDEN GOOSE DELUXE BRAND
Golden Goose provides a classic mid rise western boot with embroidered detailing. Golden Goose Deluxe Brand, knee high western boot with a side zipper, $990, barneys.com
13COACH
The perfectly crafted statement boot from Coach goes well with your favorite fall maxi dress. Coach, lace up boot with western style stitching, $595, coach.com
14CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN
A patent leather lace up boot worth investing in. Christian Louboutin, lace up ankle boots with a 3 inch heel, $1,145, neimanmarcus.com
15ANN DEMEULEMEESTER
Belgium brand Ann Demeulemeester creates a beautifully constructed combat boot. Ann Demeulemeester, black calf leather boots with lacing, $936, lagarconne.com
16MIU MIU
These well crafted block heel boots are a must-have for your fall wardrobe. Miu Miu, lace up leather boots with a rubber sole, $750, barneys.com
17PRADA
A Prada rubber boot will certainly get you through those rainy day blues. Prada, lace up rubber boot with a side zip and buckle, $990, net-a-porter.com
18LOEWE
Leave it to Jonathan Anderson to create a minimal and unique work boot for fall. Loewe leather ankle boot with a front zipper, $750, barneys.com
19GUCCI
Kick up some fall leaves with a sporty sneaker boot hybrid from Gucci. Gucci, ankle boot sneakers with leather detailing, $1,250, gucci.com
20SOREL
An affordable staple that will last through winter subway commutes. Sorel, white combat boots with a side zip, $190, bergdorfgoodman.com
21AQUATALIA
This fitted waterproof boot spans both the sock-ankle and combat boot trend. Aquatalia, $450, aquatalia.com
22FEIT
Designed by Tull Price in New York, this boot is built entirely by hand from natural materials and produced in limited numbers with a carefully selected group of master craftspeople from around the world. Feit, wool lined hiker boot, $800, lagarconne.com
23RAG & BONE
Test drive this rework of a Rag & Bone icon, this pair features a removable zipper panel so they can be worn as either lace-ups or zip-ups. Rag & Bone, hiking boot with metal zipper or lace-up closure, $595, rag-bone.com
24PROENZA SCHOULER
Proenza continues to impress us with their contemporary, street-ready accessories including these leather hiking boots. Proenza Schouler, hiking boots with neon yellow and white lacing, $695, lagarconne.com
25PAUL ANDREW
Toughen a look but keep it simple with a patent leather combat boot. Paul Andrew, slouchy patent leather boots, $995, saksfifthavenue.com
26DR. MARTENS
Dr. Martens has recently launched their classic style in a completely vegan construction. Dr. Martens, vegan combat boot, $120, drmartens.com
27BALENCIAGA
The label’s key shoe for the new season is the embodiment of the plaid trend. Balenciaga, mid rise yellow tweed boots, $1,750, barneys.com
28JIMMY CHOO
This bold over-the-knee boot transitions from day to night. Jimmy Choo, silver over-the-knee boots, $1,575, modaoperandi.com
29MONSE
Punctuate a trouser with a pronounced plaid from Monse. Monse, kitten heel boots with a zip back, $890, shopbop.com
30BURBERRY
The classic Burberry check makes its way onto a weather resistant boot for a subtle take on the trend. Burberry, checked leather chelsea boot, $680, us.burberry.com
31TIBI
Spice up your 9 to 5 by adding a plaid boot with a fun green toe. Tibi, plaid boots with green patent toe caps, $850, mytheresa.com
32ATP
Stacked on a red kitten heel, this pair packs a punch. ATP, snake-effect leather ankle boot with red heel, $680, modaoperandi.com
33GIANVITO ROSSI
Leave it to an Italian brand to perfect the knee-high cheetah print boot of the season. Gianvito Rossi $2,395 neimanmarcus.com
34BY FAR
90’s inspired brand By Far debuts a chestnut ankle boot with crocodile embossed leather. By Far, leather ankle boot, $526, byfarshoes.com
35GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI
A leopard boot for those with fearless style. Giuseppe Zanotti, leopard print ankle boot, $950, giuseppezanotti.com
36SAINT LAURENT
Never underestimate a stand-out boot with timeless appeal. Saint Laurent, knee high boots with a foldover top, $2,595, barneys.com
37AQUAZZURA
Forgo tights with a boot that does it all. Aquazzura, sheer over-the-knee heeled boots, $995, shopbop.com
38RACHEL COMEY
Stand out from the crowds with a white form fitting knee-high. Rachel Comey, white leather pointed toe over-the-knee boots, $495, needsupply.com
39KATE SPADE
Embellished with a tassel, this boot also makes it easy to create the perfect slouch effect. Kate Spade, $458, suede knee-high boot with tassel drawstring detail. saksfifthavenue.com
40SALVATORE FERRAGAMO
With a new Creative Director, Paul Andrew, holding the reins (also a former shoe designer just like Mr. Ferragamo), this boot is a must. Salvatore Ferragamo, black leather boot with gold heel, $1,590, saksfifthavenue.com
41THE ROW
In an elegant ivory, this leg hugging boot is at the top of any wish list. The Row, $1,895, smooth ivory over-the-knee boot, bergdorfgoodman.com
42MANOLO BLAHNIK
Turn heads with a 60’s inspired block heel go-go boot that happens to go great with a mini skirt. Manolo Blahnik, knee high boot with a block heel and white toe, $1,625, .saksfifthavenue.com
43ROGER VIVIER
The perfect combination of sexy and sophisticated in these pointed toe boots. Roger Vivier, suede mid-rise boot with red stitching, $1,795, rogervivier.com
44TABITHA SIMMONS
Tabitha Simmons introduces a sleek pointed heel boot that is office appropriate in the best way. Tabitha Simmons, kitten heeled lace up boots, $772, farfetch.com
45M.GEMI
A polished kitten heel is a must have for any It girl. M.Gemi, pointed toe boot with a 2 inch heel, $448, mgemi.com
46SUZANNE RAE
For the rebels wearing white after labor day. Suzanne Rae, square toe white leather ankle boot, $555, suzannerae.com
47PIERRE HARDY
A pop of red feels fresh with an angular kitten heel. Pierre Hardy, low heeled red leather boot, $1,195, farfetch.com
48MARYAM NASSIR ZADEH
This gorgeous mid-heel can easily mesh with your entire fall wardrobe. Maryam Nassir Zadeh, shiny black leather boot, $790, modaoperandi.com
49STUART WEITZMAN
Designed with a wider leg, this burgundy boot leans into a 70’s silhouette. Stuart Weitzman, burgundy pointed toe heeled boot, $895, modaoperandi.com
50ALUMNAE
The quintessential riding boot can quickly transform a dress or skirt. Alumnae, polished black leather riding boot, $1,150, shop.alumnae.nyc
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