Sweater weather just isn't as sweet without the perfect boots to match! We made a list of every type of boot that deserves a spot in your shoe closet this year, from the styles that are trending for 2018, to the timeless icons that you'll be pulling out year after year. How does your boot collection stack up?
Western Boots
Speaking of new trends for fall, the Western boot should be at the top of your wish list. Tons of designers, including Tom Ford, Coach, and Veronica Beard sent Western-inspired looks down the runway as part of their fall 2018 collections. Don’t worry – this doesn’t mean you’re limited to traditional cowboy boots (Although if you have them, it’s the perfect time to pull them out!). Instead, think of subtle details, like stitching and dipped shaft tops, that’ll bring a bit of the wild west to your favorite fall dresses and sweaters.
Golden Goose Sunset Chelsea Booties
Sigerson Morrison Kalie Stud Booties
See by Chloe Annika Low Western Boots
Frye Flynn Short Ankle Booties
Ariat Heritage Western Boots
Ankle Boots
As you probably already know, ankle boots are the foundation piece of any fall wardrobe. These are the everyday styles that not only go with most things in your closet, but are actually easy to walk in for hours on end. We recommend investing in a few neutral pairs to cover all your bases, and then expanding to include a statement pair with a fun color or exciting print.
Tory Burch Marsden Booties
Rag & Bone Willow Suede Grommet Booties
Arno Cooperative Bianca Suede Boots
Sam Edelman Petty Ankle Boots
Sam Edelman Kinzey Booties
Joie Barlow Ankle Boots
M. Gemi The Corsa Ankle Boots
Over-the-Knee Boots
Choosing a favorite boot can feel like choosing a favorite child, but if we absolutely had to, over-the-knee silhouettes would likely come out on top. They’re crazy flattering, the extra material offers more warmth, and they just happen to make legs look miles long! That’s exactly why you’ve probably seen Stuart Weitzman’s iconic OTK styles all over Instagram and the sidewalk. Whether you go with a flat or a heeled version, there’s nothing like over-the-knee boots to take a cool-weather outfit from bulky to sleek.
Stuart Weitzman Lowland Over-the-Knee Boots
Sam Edelman Vena 2 Over-the-Knee Boots
Chelsea Boots
The Chelsea boot has a long history. It was first created in the 1850s by Queen Victoria’s cobbler, J. Sparkes-Hall, and later earned its name after being popularized by London’s fashionable “Chelsea set” in the 1950s. Fast-forward to 2018, and we’re still obsessed! This ankle boot with elastic sides is the ideal casual boot because of its rubber sole and walkable heel. Plus, you’ll never have to worry about it going out of style.
Steve Madden Dover Chelsea Booties
Marc Jacobs Rocket Chelsea Ankle Boots
Joie Barlow Chelsea Boots
EMU Australia Pioneer Waterproof Chelsea Boots
Tony Bianco Fraya Chelsea Boots
Lace-Up Boots
Between hiking boots, Victorian-inspired boots, and combat boots, there’s a pair to suit everyone’s style! (And cold-weather needs, of course.) Even though each type is totally different, there’s something about a lace-up closure that feels totally secure on your foot. Try working in the corset booties for a cute option on a night out, and then the shearling-lined hiking boots when fall temperatures start to dip.
Stuart Weitzman Veruka Lace-Up Boots
Ganni Edna Boots
Dolce Vita Bardot Combat Boots
Jimmy Choo Hanah 65 Metallic Booties
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Ashley is the beauty and style editor at BestProducts.com, and her work has been featured on Cosmopolitan and Town and Country. She has an obsession with designer handbags, Liberty prints, 1960s fashion, and owns more shoes than she’s willing to admit. She's been using her learnings from owning a boutique and her shopping addiction for good since 2015. She’ll never accept that black isn’t a color. Away from the computer, you’ll likely find the Texas native binging on a British period drama or theorizing over Game of Thrones. She has yet to find a real cup of queso in NYC.
