I Found Fall's Biggest Boot Trends for Under $250—You're Welcome

I am coming to terms with the fact that there are only three weeks left until I have to permanently detach myself from my flip-flops (a difficult undertaking) and embrace some sensible footwear options for the new season. Fortunately, I love boots as much as I love flip-flops, and now is the perfect time to start shopping for a new pair or two.

What boot trends do we have to look forward to in fall and winter 2025? There's a whole host of new styles and silhouettes to get excited about this season. After years of lug-sole stomping boots dominating, we're seeing fresh silhouettes in the mix. Perhaps one of the most surprising of the bunch is the return of Sienna Miller–coded, early 2000s slouchy boots. We saw plenty of buccaneer and pirate silhouettes that scrunch at the ankle all over the runways, and luckily, there are plenty of wearable takes on the trend to get your hands on. On the other end of the spectrum, sleek, skintight leather boots are this season's elegant take on sock boots—backed by designers such as Toteme, Miu Miu, and Chloé. You'll be happy to hear that croc-embossed boots are back to give us that rich-looking wardrobe we're craving in fall as well as exotic animal print and snakeskin fabrics.

While we all know boots can get seriously pricey, I've searched high and low to bring you an edit of the chicest boot trends of the season for under $250. You're welcome!

Riding Boots

Tall riding boots were spotted everywhere from Burberry to Hermès in the fall/winter 2025 collections. Whether you choose to style them with a cool plaid skirt, over slim jeans, or with a lace-trimmed dress, they'll add an elegant, country-club vibe to your outfits this fall.

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Skintight Boots

Sleek skintight boots that fit like a glove were backed by designers such as Toteme, Muy Miu, and Chloé on the fall runways. They're an elegant take on sock boots with leather that sculpts the legs. Style them with a chic midi dress and long coat for a sophisticated fall look.

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Croc-Embossed Boots

Croc-embossed boots are back for fall 2025 and will unquestionably give your wardrobe a luxurious-looking touch this season. Opt for black, burgundy, and rich dark brown for an expensive look.

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Slouchy Boots

At one end of the spectrum, skintight boots are back, and on the other, we're seeing super-slouchy styles. Designers such as Isabel Marant and Louis Vuitton went for more exaggerated pirate boots on the runway, and the likes of Ralph Lauren and Zimmermann had a subtler approach to the boho silhouette.

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Western Boots

Thanks to the Cowboy Carter movement and designers such as Gabriela Hearst and Celine leaning into rodeo-ready boots, Western silhouettes will continue to reign supreme this fall. Whether you go for a subtle or a statement pair, details like curved heels, buckled straps, rounded shafts, and decorative stitching will add just the right amount of Western flair to your fall looks.

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Snakeskin Boots

If you want to amp up your autumn neutrals and simple outfits, then it's time to get yourself a pair of snakeskin boots—a trend making a huge comeback for fall 2025.

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Brown Knee-High Boots

Let's be honest. When it comes to buying boots, you can't go wrong with a beautiful brown knee-high pair—as spotted all over the runways, from Fendi to Ralph Lauren and Chanel. Every shade of the brown color palette is fair game, whether you go for chocolate, coffee, tan, or espresso.

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