Every year, my feet require the gentlest of reintroductions to fall footwear. Since my little baby-soft summer toes and heels take a minute to adjust from wearing anything other than sandals and sneakers, my MO is always to get my hands on any fun new boots well ahead of any actual weather that requires them. And since I need ample time to wear any new fall boots around our apartment before debuting them outdoors, September is prime time for me to start shopping.
Firstly, I’m looking to secure an on-trend suede style ASAP, for maximum wear-time before things get rainy out there. Burgundies and browns feel very fall 2024, and you know I’m always in the market for a classic black leather boot. As a well-documented flat-shoe girly, flat boots are always top of mind, with kitten-heeled styles as my go-to for something a bit fancier—and if a high heel is what floats your boat, I’ve found plenty that would look great with everything from dresses to jeans. From more affordable styles from Mango and Zara to investment-worthy options from Toteme and Khaite, here are 36 of the best pairs of boots you can buy this fall.
Flat Boots
Loeffler Randall
Danny Black Mid Lug Boot
When the aim of the game is to keep your boots tucked up inside your jeans versus catching the hems.
FP Collection
Like Lightning Tall Boots
This silhouette is very low-key chic.
Massimo Dutti
Greased Split Suede Flat Ankle Boots
The perfect shade of suede.
Reformation
Payton Stretch Bootie
Here for the controversy.
Massimo Dutti
Riding-Style Boots With Detachable Embellishment
Removable hardware means two looks in one.
Toteme
The Riding Leather Knee Boots
Khaite
Marfa Suede Knee Boots
So close to flat that they deserve to be included.
FP Collection
Stovepipe Foldover Boots
Khaite
Apollo Leather Ankle Boots
Just the teeniest of heels.
Reformation
Payton Stretch Bootie
Mesh is still meshing, in case you’re wondering.
Asos Design
Antigua Suede Chelsea Sock Boots in Brown
Not everyone’s over lug soles, and that’s okay.
Kitten-Heel Boots
Madewell
The Dimes Kitten-Heel Boot
The color is Turkish coffee.
J.Crew
New Stevie Ankle Boots in Leather
These had me at cocoa berry.
Wear under a longer skirt or dress for a seamless look.
These will absolutely sell out.
Aeyde
Zoe Snake Print Calf Leather Moka Booties
An on-trend animal print for fall.
Reformation
Roberta Ankle Boot
Reformation’s hitting that heel at just the right angle.
Madewell
The Dimes Kitten-Heel Knee Boot
Another perfect olive hue in case you’re looking for something under $300.
Silent D
Erena Kitten-Heel Boots
These have so many five-star reviews on Anthropologie.
J.Crew
New Stevie Knee-High Pull-On Boots in Suede
J.Crew’s footwear keeps getting better and better.
The comma heel has gone from a trend to a staple.
Michael Michael Kors
Cosmo 40MM Crocodile-Embossed Leather Booties
Brown mock croc always brings a little something extra.
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Heeled Ankle Boots
High-Heeled Boots
Everlane
The Knee-High Banana Heel Boot
This elegant heel is doing just enough.
Zara
Fabric Heeled Ankle Boots
Another one to jump on at Zara before it sells out.
Khaite
Nevada Leather Ankle Boots
Sarto by Franco Sarto
Flexa Blis Bootie
These come in five colorways, but this one’s my favorite.
I don’t often say obsessed, but I am obsessed.
Jeffrey Campbell
Be-Bold-F Boots
Zara
Heeled Animal Print Ankle Boots
Again with a little drama.
Mango
Cowboy Leather Boots
Mango is always the spot for on-trend leather boots for under $300.
J.Crew
Piper Low Ankle Boots in Snake-Embossed Italian Leather
Excuse me for thinking these were designer.
Schutz
Mikki Up Block Pointed Toe Knee High Boot
A high heel, but a solid heel.
Zara
Fabric Heeled Ankle Boots
Schutz
Raffaela Croco Booties
