At this point, unless you harbor masochistic tendencies (or live in a blessedly tropical climate), you've likely retired the strappy sandals in favor of some footwear choices offering your little piggies a bit more coverage. But do you find you're not too enthralled by the options lurking inside your closet? Well, we're here to help you jump-start your boot hunt.
Here, we'll break down the season's finest specimens and highlight some of the dominant style trends in the boot realm. We've got all you need to properly re-boot!
BIKER BABE COOL
Rev up your engines with these updated styles — from a zippered bootie mimicking the folds of a biker jacket's studded lapels, to a standard motorcycle boot featuring buckles adorned with black jewels, and a wedged version with quilted panels.
Alexander McQueen Biker Jacket Zipper Booties, $1155. Available at NeimanMarcus.com
Vera Wang Lavender Label Cameron Jewel Boots, $550. Available at Shopbop.com
Dolce Vita "Thomasina" Boots, $238. Available at Bloomingdales.com
Jimmy Choo Hexagon Suede Biker Boots, $1,198.75. Available at MyTheresa.com
BUCKLED UP!
Strap those ankles in with these tough-as-nails boots, all of which are adorned with buckled straps. Whether you prefer a rugged, brown leather, shearling-lined number; an over-the-knee, dominatrix-ready pair; or a color-blocked suede style with a built-in platform, these boots will take you on quite the ride.
Dolce Vita "Josh" Shearling Buckle Booties, $240. Available at Bloomingdales.com
Marc by Marc Jacobs Buckled Boots, $385. Available at Shopbop.com
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Donald Pliner "Dalilia" Saddle Boots, $385. Available at DonaldJPliner.com and Zappos.com
Stuart Weitzman "Safetybelt" Booties, $475. Available at Nordstrom.com
Ariat "Highland" Boots, $219.95. Available at Ariat.com
Donald J Pliner "Estero" Boots, $340. Available at DonaldJPliner.com and Zappos.com
Blowfish "Topaz" Boots, $69. Available at BlowfishShoes.com
LAMB "Glamette" Bondage Over the Knee Boots, $595. Available at RevolveClothing.com
UNLEASH THE FUR
Turns out your feet, too, have glamorous, champagne taste — and, this season, they want to get draped in lush furs. From fur-trimmed ankle collars to tufts of brown fur peeking out from underneath army green laces and shearling linings that reveal themselves when boots are unzipped or folded over, these picks range from rich to rugged.
Dolce Vita "Tatum" Ankle Boots, $248.95. Available at Nordstrom.com
Manolo Blahnik Fur Ankle Boots, $1295. Available at NeimanMarcus.com
Sam Edelman "Drake" Lace Up Boots, $199. Available at RevolveClothing.com
Opening Ceremony Rabbit Cuff Suede Platform Booties, $612. Available at Shopbop.com
Nine West "Priska" Boots, $149. Available at NineWest.com
Jimmy Choo "Trixie" Patent Leather Ankle Boots, $1250. Available at Saks.com
Rag & Bone Suede "Sukh" Wedge Booties, $495. Available at IntermixOnline.com
LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE BOYS
Not all girls want sugar and spice and everything nice. Some, in fact, want to play right along with the boys — or, at least, borrow a thing or two from their closets. These boots lean on traditionally masculine silhouettes — from the broguing details seen on wingtip shoes to loafer-like tasseled trims and rugged combat boot shapes.
Loeffler Randall "Fritzy" Lace-Up Boots. Available at Bloomingdales.com
William Rast Perforated Lace Up Booties, $398. Available at Shopbop.com
See By Chloe Vintage Martin Boots, $442. Available at RevolveClothing.com
Modern Vintage "Ola" Boots, $295. Available at ShopModernVintage.com
Tory Burch "Lyle" Kilty Booties, $395. Available at Bloomingdales.com
TAKE A BOW
Here's a new way to be "bow legged." This season, designers relied on ribbons and bow details to create feminine motifs that are pretty but not overly precious. That means frayed satin booties with grosgrain ribbon trims, suede bow details with contrast stitching creating a trompe l'oeil effect, and more.
Pedro Garcia Frayed Satin Booties, $495. Available at NeimanMarcus.com
Dior Ribbon Boots, $960. Available at Saks.com
Kate Spade "Kristi" Stretch Flannel Booties, $450. Available at Nordstrom.com
INTO THE FOLD
Gone are the skin-tight boot shafts of yore. This fall, many footwear brands are experimenting with edgier silhouettes, designing fold-over styles that droop to varying lengths and feature everything from cone-shaped studs to zipper trimmings, harness-style buckles, and textural grooves.
Be & D "Langley" Cuff Studded Boots, $550. Available at Bloomingdales.com
Blowfish Wink Wink Boots, $69. Available at BlowfishShoes.com
Elizabeth and James Mane Gored Boots, $495. Available at Shopbop.com
Belle by Sigerson Morrison Foldover Ankle Boots, $450. Available at Saks.com
Camilla Skovgaard Suede Foldover Ankle Boots, $677. Available at Saks.com
Sperry Top-Spider "Ladyfish" Boots, $98. Available at SperryTopSpider.com
Matisse "Holmes" Booties, $89.99. Available at Overstock.com
STRAIGHT LACED UP
Remember when granny boots and Doc Martens were among the few styles featuring lacing? Well, pull-on boots and zippered styles are taking a backseat this season as lace-up boots bask in their refueled popularity. Styles range from platform ankle boots with tapestry print uppers to woolly high-heeled plaid numbers, military-inspired wedge booties, and equestrian-inspired styles. Lace yourself with some lace-ups!
Jeffrey Campbell Tapestry Platform Lace-Up Boots, $178. Available at UrbanOutfitters.com
Pour La Victoire "Dayton" Ankle Boots, $221.25. Available at Endless.com
Missoni QM72 Ankle Boots. Available at Endless.com
Rachel Rachel Roy "Wave" Boots, $159. Available at RachelRoy.com
Jeffrey Campbell "A Second First Look" Boots, $164. Available at ModCloth.com
Dolce Vita "Brent" Boots, $177. Available at Endless.com
Joie "Top of the World" Lace Up Boots in Caviar, $375. Available at RevolveClothing.com
Pour La Victoire Suede "Lang" Booties, $214.20. Available at Shopbop.com
B. Makowsky "Victoria" Booties, $189. Available at Zappos.com
Nicholas Kirkwood for Erdem "Winter-Has-Come" Silk Lace-Up Ankle Boots, $1,195. Available at Saks.com
Rosegold "Genie" Lace Up Ankle Boots, $185. Available at ShopModernVintage.com
KNEE DEEP
Every woman needs at least one pair of get-'em-girl stylish knee-high boots. Pictured below, you'll find some of our picks — from pull-on styles with hefty platforms to ruched suede styles and a satin pair with ribbed detailing along the back.
Modern Vintage "Andrea" Boots, $350. Available at ShopModernVintage.com
Coye Nokes "Eva" Tall Boots, $689. Available at CoyeNokes.com
Frye "Anna" Pull-On Boots, $447.95. Available at Endless.com
Pour La Victoire "Hanna" Leather Boots, $99 each. Available at Overstock.com
Wow this is simply great collections. I have never seen such new models. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVHw5vTf4qQ Those boots are looking fantasic and very reasonable price. Im gonna try out this last “Hanna” Leather Boots. Hope it suits me good.