*Not* Suede Boots: The Rich-Looking Boot Trend Fashion People Everywhere Are Wearing With Jeans and Skirts for Fall 2025

Suede boots are an It boot trend every fall; however, this year, a fresh style is already becoming the favorite: croco-embossed boots. These shoes are everywhere, worn by every fashion person, especially those in London, Milan, and NYC. For example, during Milan Fashion Week, at the Gucci show, model Lila Moss wore knee-high, heeled croc boots paired with a matching croc mini skirt and a black turtleneck. In London, content creator Rikke Krefting Ulstein styled ankle-length croco-embossed boots with white jeans and a long trench coat. Even I recently donned a pair in NYC with blue straight-leg jeans and a white tee.
Croco-embossed boots walk the line between bold and classic. They are made from stamped or treated leather that closely resembles crocodile skin and come in simple shapes such as flat ankle boots or kitten-heel knee-highs. Effortlessly, they enhance any outfit with their depth, elegant shine, and rich appearance. The best part is that there is a range of pairs from brands like H&M, Madewell, and Toteme, catering to all budgets and styles.
If you're inspired to add a pair to your wardrobe this fall, keep scrolling because we've rounded up the best croco-embossed boots. Plus, discover all the ways fashion insiders are styling theirs.
Get the look: Black turtleneck + leather miniskirt + croco-embossed knee-high boots
Get the look: Long trench coat + white jeans + croco-embossed ankle boots
Get the look: Blue straight-leg jeans + croco-embossed ankle boots
Nikki Chwatt is an associate fashion editor based in New York City. She joined Who What Wear in 2024 after writing fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content for WWD, Well+Good, Editorialist, and more. With a passion for personal style and the creativity that comes with it, one of Chwatt's goals is to help others understand that there is no such thing as a “good” or “bad” style; it’s just about putting an outfit together that makes you feel confident in yourself. When she's not writing, you can find her taking a Pilates class, reading a powerful romance novel, or exploring a new wellness spot in Manhattan.
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