It’s officially boot weather! Yay! If you’re one of those people who waits for this time all year, it’s your moment. Here’s our run-down on some of the best fall-winter 2018-19 designer boots. They’ll take you from the office to apres-ski to a lazy Sunday brunch in the city in effortless chic style.
Of course there are all kinds of boots, for all kinds of moods and occasions. So we’ve grouped our picks into 7 categories that reflect what you’re likely to find when you shop this fall.
1. Cozy furry ankle boots. Saint Laurent’s fuzzy shearling ankle boots are luxury hygge; Baldinini’s Turned-Over Ankle Boots are made of purple velvet to brighten even the grayest winter day; Christian Louboutin’s black and grey version is urban-tough; No. 6 has a winter hike-inspired version; and Chanel has launched Coco Neige, a line of snow-sports-inspired apparel and accessories, which includes a smart ankle boot.
Saint Laurent Shearling Ankle Boots – $995
Baldinini Turned-Over Ankle Boots – $734
Christian Louboutin Fanny Calf Red Sole Booties with Fur Trim – $1,995
NO. 6 Shearling-Lined Leather Ankle Boots – $420
Chanel Coco Neige Shearling Calfskin Short Boots
2. Chic Suede and Velvet Classics. Prada’s black knee-high black suede boots are at the top of our list of investment pieces this fall; Aquazzura’s red pair are a welcome pop of bold color; Saint Laurent’s caramel-colored ankle boots are named after Janis Joplin; Gianvito Rossi’s square-toed blue velvet ankle boots
Gianvito Rossi Square-Toe Velvet Booties
Prada Suede Knee-High Boots – $1,500
Aquazzura Milano 85 Suede Boots – $957
Saint Laurent Joplin Suede Ankle Boots – $1,395
3. Animal Prints. Rugged or refined, high or low, there’s a leopard print boot out there right now for every occassion. Have a look at Gianvito Rossi’s knee-high calf-hair leopard boots; Alexander Wang’s studded Spencer boots; Christian Louboutin’s leopard lace-up ankle boots. If a zebra print is more your thing, Saint Laurent comes to the rescue with a chic pair of high-heeled ankle boots. And if you’re looking for a snake print, Rochas has nailed it with these glitter-heeled boots. Crocodile more your style? (Sorry, bad pun, we heard it). Aquazzura has a sleek faux-croc navy ankle boot perfect for a tailored OOTD.
Gianvito Rossi Hunter Calf Hair Boots – $2,395
Alexander Wang Leopard Spencer Boots with Studs – $895
Christian Louboutin Circus Nana 100 Lace-Up Leopard-Print Calf Hair Platform Ankle Boots – $1,395
Saint Laurent Pier Pony Zig Zebra-Print Booties – $1,495
Rochas Pascal Glitter-Heel Faux-Python Knee Boots – $1,476
Aquazzura Editor Chain-Trimmed Croc-Effect Leather Ankle Boots – $995
4. Sparkly. These shimmering boots – noir or shimmering metallic – will work both day and night. Saint Laurent’s are covered in shiny purple glitter. Valentino’s knee-high version comes in pale pink suede; there’s also a slouchy mid-calf version studded with black crystals. Check out Gianvito Rossi’s sequinned mesh ankle boots; Balenciaga’s cool white and silver leather booties; and Brunello Cucinelli’s Chelsea boots in metallic copper.
Saint Laurent Pierre Glittered Leather Ankle Boots – $1,095
Valentino Garavani Embellished Suede Boots – $1,945
Gianvito Rossi Sequined Mesh Ankle Booties – $1,595
Valentino Crystal-Embellished Suede Ankle Boots – $1,745
Balenciaga Glitter Short Booties
Brunello Cucinelli Metallic Leather Chelsea Booties – $1,295
5. Combat Boots. Tough weather demands a tough-luxe boot, and you can’t go wrong with a chunky combat (wear these with a fluid dress, dark floral or anything else that needs some edge). Giuseppe Zanotti’s patent leather pair add some refinement to the concept; Givenchy’s are totally chic. Louis Vuitton’s is plain flat leather with an LV twist buckle; and don’t feel obligated to go with black – we love this rich burgundy pair from McQ Alexander McQueen.
Giuseppe Zanotti Patent-Leather Combat Boots – $1,250
Givenchy Aviator 4G Leather Boots – $1,295
Louis Vuitton Wonderland Ranger Boot
McQ Alexander McQueen Leather Ankle Boots – $595
6. Back to the Future. Retro-futuristic silhouettes are on-trend this season. You could opt for Prada’s patent-leather and neon neoprene ankle boots, or the brand’s fluorescent orange and black lace-up leather booties. Be an emissary from the future in Balenciaga’s fluorescent green over-the-knee sock boots. Or opt for Balmain’s pre-fall ’18 Babette Flash boots, which feature lightning bolts as a homage to the era of Ziggy Stardust and Barbarella. Or Chanel’s electric blue.
Prada Neoprene and Patent-Leather Ankle Boots – $950
Balenciaga Over-the-Knee Sock Boots – $1,890
Balmain Babette Flash Glittered Leather Boots – $1,695
Prada fluorescent orange and black lace-up leather booties – $990
Chanel Short Metallic Fabric Boots – $1,500
7. White Boots. Go tall with Attico’s over-the-knee white crocodile-effect boots. Or stay closer to the ground with Chloé’s glossy white cut-out ankle boots, which are perfectly on-trend for this fall and winter. Givenchy’s fold-over leather ankle boots won raves from the fashion press; if you’re looking for something more rustic, check out the Western-style ankle boots from Calvin Klein 205W39NYC.
Attico Crocodile-Effect Leather Over-the-Knee Boots – $1,605
Chloe Rylee Cutout Glossed-Leather Ankle boots – $1,390
Givenchy Fold-Over Leather Ankle Boots – $995
Calvin Klein 205W39NYC Tiesa Glossed-Leather Ankle Boots – $1,120
8. Statement Boots. If you can’t have fun with your footwear choices, what’s the point of it all? Balenciaga’s statement boot for fall-winter is a block-heel checked wool yellow plaid – the brand’s pre-fall ’18 mirrored ankle boots make us want to bust a move. Frequent flyers will love Vetement’s knee-high boots, covered in graphic prints depicting postcards from cities around the world. Nicholas Kirkwood‘s cool crinkled ankle boots are named after the Smashing Pumpkins’ original bass player D’Arcy Wretzky. And who doesn’t crave a pair of shiny red ankle boots when party time rolls around? We love this pair from Saint Laurent. Finally, the boot of the season, at least in Paris, seems to be the ankle boot from LVMH award-winner Marine Serre; she’s made the crescent moon her signature motif, and these printed black and light-beige sock-style boots are among the hottest sellers this fall.
Balenciaga Block-Heel Checked-Wool Boots – $1,750
Balenciaga Talon Slash Mirrored-Leather Ankle Boots – $1,090
Vetements Printed Leather Knee-High Boots – $2,740
Nicholas Kirkwood D’Arcy PVC and Crinkled-Organza Ankle Boots – $875
Saint Laurent Lou Crackled Metallic Leather Mid-Heel Bootie – $1,095
Marine Serre Crescent Moon-Print Sock Boots -$628
That’s it – a quick stroll through the world of boots and booties for fall-winter 2018-19. For more ideas and inspiration, we love the luxury fashion sites MyTheresa, MatchesFashion, Farfetch, and Net-a-Porter.
Ah, the start of boot season. Our favorite time of year! Enjoy.
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