There is simply no better feeling than tucking away your flip-flops and swapping them for a pair of boots in the fall. As the temperatures begin to drop, stores are beginning to release their fall and winter collections, and we are reaching for our wallets. We’re seeing a huge amount of variety, not just within the fall shoe trends, but in how to style them, the textures, colors, and so much more. There is also quite a bit of intersection between fall trends this year. Whether you opt for pair of suede booties to go with your suede blazer, or an equestrian boot that goes wonderfully with your barn jacket, we uncovered the six best fall boot trends that are worth investing in this year.
Behold the Bold
Miu Miu Fall/Winter 2025
Fall and winter can be a slog of blacks and browns, but you can break up a monochromatic outfit nicely with a pop of color. Red and burgundy are always popular during the colder months, but we’re seeing hues of pinks and blues make their way into footwear this season. A simple trench coat with some crimson knee-high boots is an outfit that will wow, but only takes seconds to put together.
Miu Miu Nappa Leather Boots with Buckle
Larroudé Kate Boot
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Gucci Boot with Slim Horsebit
Cinq à Sept Dani Knee High Boot
Paris Texas Jane Boots
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Equestrian Excellence
Prada Fall/Winter 2025
Maybe it’s a symptom of recession dressing–investing in classic, no-nonsense pieces–or perhaps the complete opposite. We’ve certainly seen the style lexicon shift towards a preppy direction in the past few years, whether it involves quiet luxury, boat shoes, or Tenniscore pleated skirts. But riding boots are a style that seems outside of every trend; they’re comfortable, season-less, and were made to be scuffed.
Free People Dana Distressed Pull-On Boot
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Ralph Lauren Harness Burnished Leather Riding Boot
Staud Harlow Riding Boots
Vince Andes Suede Knee Boot
Stuart Weitzman Celia Riding Boots
Harley Davidson Hardware
Loewe Fall/Winter 2025
We give Miu Miu props for re-engaging our interest in the motorcycle boot, and now it seems that variations are everywhere. While these edgy styles might seem most fitting for the leather jacket-clad amongst us, they’re actually quite versatile pieces. We recommend pairing the style with flowy dresses, to offset the hardness that these boots naturally possess.
Loewe Campo Leather Harness Biker Boots
Alohas Rocky Black Leather Boots
Madewell The Britt Moto Boot
Acne Studios Leather Buckle Boots
Sorel Joan FRWD Tall Fashion Boot
Zoological Zeitgeist
Fendi Fall/Winter 2025
It’s no secret that our wardrobes–and our shoes in particular–are heavily influenced by the animal kingdom these days. Reptile and leopard print come in and out of fashion, and this year we’re seeing the patterns take over, as evidenced by cow print‘s sudden resurgence in popularity. The very best boon of this trend is that most of these styles come in shades of neutral, which means they’re incredibly easy to incorporate into your existing wardrobe.
Tony Bianco Evysa Ecru Snake
Rag & Bone Mott Embossed Leather Boots
Aeyde Elina Snake-Effect Leather Ankle Boots
Jimmy Choo Maxima 35 Leopard-Print Calf Hair Boots
& Other Stories Kitten Heel Leather Knee Boots
Supple Suede
Suede and fall are two concepts that seem to go hand-in-hand, and this year, several runways underscored that fact. Suede shoes is hardly a new concept, but we love it for the versatility. You can take the look in a boho direction with a scrunchy bootie, or even revive the cowboy trend with detailed stitching and pull-straps.
Freda Salvador Lennox Boots
Isabel Marant Dalby Slouchy Boot
Veronica Beard Creswell Shearling Bootie
Source Unknown Leather Wide Shaft Boots
Mango Suede Ankle Boot with Kitten Heel
Sky-High Struts
Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025
This is not your 2018-esque over-the-knee boot. Runways were flooded with models stomping down the runways, showcasing the style in an elevated, classic way. Whether you decide to pair these styles with a dress as Chanel did, or over fall-ready trousers per Ralph Lauren, these are some of the best boots to wear when the weather officially hits frigid conditions.
Toteme Over the Knee Stretch Boot
Paige Chiara Over the Knee Boot
Chloé Eve Suede Over-the-Knee Boots
Michael Kors Noemie Suede Over-the-Knee Boot
Gianvito Rossi 85 Over-the-Knee Suede Boots
Manolo Blahnik Gore Suede Block Heel Knee Boots
Tatjana Freund is Hearst’s Fashion & Luxury Commerce Editor, covering beauty, fashion and more across multiple brands. Previously, she worked at ELLE.com and Marie Claire. She’s a fan of whiskey neat, podcasts that give her nightmares, and one time Zoë Kravitz laughed at a joke she made.
