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The Fall Boot Trends Are So Good This Year!

Presenting the dreamiest pairs of the season

There are two types of people in this world: those who reluctantly put away their favourite summer slides and heels, mourning the loss of their sandal tan, and those who wait with bated breath to slip on some great boots again. Good news: The newest pairs on the market are so fabulous, they’re sure to get both parties excited. But you don’t have to take our word for it. We’ll just let the four biggest trends of the season do the talking. 

Trend: Lug soles

Seen at: Sacai, Loewe, Bottega Veneta

It appears lug-soled boots won’t be leaving anytime soon. The Fall 2021 iterations feature refreshing details, perfect for happily clomping around post-lockdown. 

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Dr. MartensDr. Martens boots, $250, brownsshoes.com

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Repeat after us: You can never go wrong with a pair of Docs. 

 

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Bottega VenetaBottega Veneta boots, $1,590, ssense.ca 

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Pepto pink soles add a touch of whimsy to these otherwise circumspect booties.

 

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MaguireMaguire boots, $290, maguireshoes.com

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Slip into these camel-coloured Chelsea boots, replete with trendy ribbed gussets and a translucent rubber sole. 

 

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Christian LouboutinChristian Louboutin boots, $1,660, net-a-porter.com

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Indecisive? Opt for these patent penny-loafers-meet-Chelsea-boots-meet-lug-soles. 

 

Trend: Tall boots

Seen at: Saint Laurent, Off-White, Fendi

Whether they hit over-the-knee or just below, tall boots elevate any outfit. Team them up with micro minis, luxe sweater dresses and buttery leather pants to get a, um, leg up on the season.

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AldoAldo boots, $150, aldoshoes.com

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A square-shaped toe gives over-the-knee boots a nostalgic ’90s-era kick. 

 

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J.CrewJ.Crew boots, $585, jcrew.com

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These glossy croc-embossed boots will surely add a pinch of pizzaz to any fall outfit.

 

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By FarBy Far boots, $870, ssense.com

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By Far’s knee-high boots, beloved by both the fashion set and A-listers, gets the crinkled leather treatment this season.

 

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Stuart WeitzmanStuart Weitzman boots, $410, ca.stuartweitzman.com

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The only red shoe you need: a tall knee-high boot in a rich crimson.

 

Trend: Platforms

Seen at: Versace, Rick Owens, Prada

Take your boot game to glam new heights. Towering platforms à la Bowie, Kiss and Stevie Nicks emerged as one of the hottest styles on the runways. 

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Dries Van NotenDries Van Noten boots, $1,460, ssense.com

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Picture these chocolate brown platforms with ankle-grazing trousers or swishy wide-leg pants. Swoon!

 

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L’IntervalleL’intervalle boots, $248, lintervalleshoes.com

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Those with questionable equilibrium will appreciate the modest platform on these burnt orange booties. 

 

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Steve MaddenSteve Madden boots, $225, stevemadden.ca

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These lofty booties are simply begging to be coupled with black opaque tights, no?

 

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The BayMiista boots, $485, thebay.com

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Glossy emerald green doubles down on the style’s inherent rockstar vibe.

 

Trend: Western 

Seen at: Celine, Isabel Marant, Khaite

Polarizing? Sure. Fun? Absolutely! And what more do we need these days than a little bit of fun? Make like Diana (a.k.a. the original street-style star) and wear them with literally everything—boxy blazers, mom jeans, sweats!—for effortless cool vibes. 

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Isabel MarantIsabel Marant boots, $1,013, shopbop.com

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Trot around town in a classic pair from the Parisian queen of boho-chic herself. 

 

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SchutzSchutz boots, $177, thebay.com

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They’ve got the pointed toe and rounded edges—both hallmarks of the trend—yet don’t scream Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

 

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Free PeopleWe The Free boots, $381, freepeople.com

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White boots for fall? A million times yes, especially if they’ve got great classic western detailing like these.

 

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BA&SHBA&SH Ankle boots, $555, ba-sh.com

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It’s the shoe we never knew we needed: a stiletto-heeled cowboy boot.

 

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