I Spent Hours Scouring Shopbop's Fall Boot Selection—30 Pairs Worth Buying Now
With boot season in full swing, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the infinite number of options on the market. Of course, being surrounded by footwear sounds more like a daydream than a nightmare, but when you're on a quest for that perfect pair of boots, sometimes, less is more in terms of choices. That's why I decided to stick to just one retailer this season—the best one if you ask me—for all of my fall boot needs. And with over 600 styles, a range of prices, and some of 2021's most covetable brands in stock (think Manu Atelier, BY FAR, and Neous), that destination had to be Shopbop.
Whether you're on the lookout for slim-fitting boots to go out in; a chunky, lug-soled pair that will take the brunt of the forthcoming wet weather; or outfit-enhancing knee-high boots, Shopbop's vast shoe selection has a pair (or two) that belongs in your fall lineup. And I say this from experience as someone whose boot collection already includes one of each category—and then some.
Ahead, you'll find a no-boots-missed guide to discovering your shoe collection's newest addition from Shopbop.
Knee-High Boots
If, before 2021, you thought knee-high boots weren't for you, you weren't the only one. But with a fresh crop of shoe designers taking the retro silhouette and modernizing it with new colors, materials, and oblong heel shapes, knee-high boots are proving to be a definite must for your fall wardrobe.
When your black boots aren't cutting it, this dreamy suede alternative certainly will.
Okay, you need these too, right?
You heard it here first: Wedges are back.
Weather-Ready Boots
Whether you like it or not, fall is eventually going to turn into winter. When it does, it's essential that you're ready, and that starts with a pair of boots that will bode well with both your cold-weather wardrobe and the cold and wet weather.
Weather-friendly boots have never looked so good.
Your new everyday rain boots (and mine too).
Just wait until you see the knee-high version.
Sock Boots
I love chunky, lug-soled boots as much as the next fashion-minded person, but when building a quality footwear collection for fall, it's important to diversify. One way to do so is with a pair of ankle-hugging sock boots, which just so happen to be extremely popular with designers like Simon Miller, Staud, and Neous these days.
I can't be the only one who wants to wear these on the daily.
These will look so good with jeans and skirts alike.
Fingers crossed these come in multiple colors.
Lace-Up Boots
Between combat styles and Little Women–esque prairie silhouettes, there really is a lace-up boot style for every aesthetic, from utilitarian to cottagecore. And if you ask me, they're all worthy of a go this fall.
Yes, I did find the best combat boots.
These are giving Little Women (the one with Timothée Chalamet) vibes.
An autumn classic.
Flat Boots
Even the most adamant of heel supporters have to admit that sometimes, when sneakers are too casual but heeled boots are over-the-top, flat boots are essential, especially when they look like the below styles.
These are too good not to click "add to cart."
These are good enough to convince me that high heels are overrated.
These look so luxurious.
Brown Boots
Great news, you found yourself a stellar pair of black boots. Now for the other, oft-forgotten style that's equally fundamental: brown boots. Let the below styles be your guide; though, you really can't go wrong with any shade or style.
Every year, these come out, and every year, I want to buy them. Now's the time.
Wandler never goes on sale, so when a pair of boots this good is half off, you act on it—fast.
This color is truly everything.
Platform Boots
Need a lift? Do it sans ankle-breaking heels with a pair of platform boots that will not only elevate your outfit in seconds, but that will also elevate you. Win, win.
Think of these this way: If your pants are long enough, no one has to know you're basically wearing a pair of slippers.
The only fall color I'm thinking about this year.
Because a little lift never hurt anybody (or any outfit).
White Boots
A pair of white boots for fall and winter is as fundamental as any black pair in your collection. First off, they're known to stay oddly clean in the snowy weather. Plus, they're technically a neutral, so they look good with just about everything.
White boots are like white cars, in that they hide salt stains in the winter.
These aren't your run-of-the-mill off-white boots.
With the the sock detailing and the battered soles, I can't help but obsess over every aspect of these Staud boots.
Chelsea Boots
Investing in a pair of quality Chelsea boots is never a bad idea, particularly because of their timeless appeal and overall versatility. Style them up with tailored trousers and a blazer or down with vintage denim and a white T-shirt. Either way, you'll be golden.
The Western-style clasp gives this classic style a bit of edge.
Did I just find your next every-single-day shoes? Yes, yes, I did.
The best thing about Frye boots is that they get better with age.
Mini Ankle Boots
Ugg's now-iconic Ultra Mini Boots have started a fashion phenomenon, with brands like Diemme and Reike Nen all hopping on board the micro-ankle-boot trend for fall 2021.
The perfect boots for peekaboo fashion socks.
An oldie but a goodie.
When I tell you I'm obsessed.
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