6 Boot Trends Fashion People Will Be Wearing This Fall

Woman sitting on bench wearing brown suede boots with gray coat and white jeans.

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If there's one crucial buy for fall, it's a fresh pair of boots. As someone with a bit of a shoe obsession, I like to invest in a great new boot silhouette to carry me through the season, so I always keep my eye on the latest round of trends. Many styles in the fall/winter 2024 collections piqued my interest, but six standout silhouettes have defined themselves as the season's It buys now that I've seen them on the street. From studded designs to fiery-hot color palettes, there's something for everyone this season. One thing is certain: There are so many cool styles coming down the pipeline that I'm ready for.

Below, see the six fall boot trends that will be huge among the It crowd this season and beyond.

Suede Boots

Just like suede coats and suede bags, suede boots are one of the most popular fall trends. This chic style is perfect with a pair of straight-leg jeans and a crisp white button-down for maximum styling effect.

Riding Boots

By way of design labels like Gucci and Celine, riding boots seem to be going nowhere this fall. The sleek, longline silhouette has been a tried-and-true staple among our editors every year given how versatile and timeless it is.

Animal-Print Boots

Fashion favors the bold. Case in point: these head-turning animal-print styles. Similar snakeskin, leopard print, and crocodile-effect boots were the footwear du jour at Alaïa, Michael Kors, and Givenchy for the season.

Sleek Ankle Boots

Is there anything chicer than leather ankle boots? This elegant style goes with practically anything in your wardrobe, from dresses and tights to oversize puddle pants. While our editors are always partial to sleek black booties, there are several colorways available online for you to feast your eyes on, especially the chocolate-brown boots from Staud below!

Red Boots

Just like oxblood purses and knits, this expensive-looking color is all the rage among boot enthusiasts. Nothing says classy like a pair of merlot-colored knee-high boots.

Embellished Boots

If you're down to embrace an unconventional boot trend this season, look no further than studded and embellished boots. Whether it's silver grommets or buckle detailing, embellished boots are a surefire way to spice up basic black boots.

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Ana Escalante is an award-winning journalist and Gen Z editor whose work ranges from dissecting size inclusivity at fashion week to discussing how American Girl Doll meme accounts are the the answer to society's collective spiral. She's covered it all: Queen Elizabeth II's corgis, Roe v. Wade frontline protests, and the emergence of jorts (or jean shorts for the uninitiated). At Who What Wear, Ana is responsible for delivering smart, insightful, personality-driven shopping guides and trend features for a digital-first generation.Before joining Who What Wear, Ana was Glamour magazine's editorial assistant, where she focused on daily news and special packages, including leading the brand's 2022 Met Gala coverage. For more than half a decade, she has covered style, beauty, and digital culture for publications such as Paper magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue Japan, and Allure, among others. Ana has been called a rising star in media by publications such as Nylon and Teen Vogue. (Her mother, meanwhile, calls her "the coolest person" she knows.)