The Best Boots To See You Through The Season
Wish lists at the ready: these versatile, ultra-desirable winter boots can be worn with almost anything…
Nothing gets us excited about transeasonal dressing quite like a new pair of boots. After all, they will prove to be an everyday ally come rain or shine, and there’s something nostalgically back-to-school about finding the perfect, reliable pair. Thankfully, the new collections have something for every mood – from sleek thigh-high boots to buckled biker styles. But which to pick? Read on to discover the best of the season.
The biker boot
Biker boots made a stomping return on the fall/winter ’26 runways at the likes of Ann Demuelemeester, Balenciaga and Dries Van Noten, adding edge to everything from tailoring to mini dresses. For hardware-heavy moto styles that are big on attitude, look to Paris Texas’s ‘Roxy’ boots in burnished brown leather. They’re detailed with harness-style straps and metal toe caps that are evocative of vintage styles and have low block heels – perfect for city explorations, come rain or shine. Elsewhere, Rick Owens’ ‘Bogun’ boots put a directional spin on the classic style with exaggerated round toes and chunky stacked soles. Take styling cues from showgoers at fashion week by teaming yours with a ruffled dress or a pleated skirt.
DRIES VAN NOTENBuckle-detail leather knee boots$1,770.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size35 - out of stock363738 - out of stock39 - out of stock40 - out of stock41
PARIS TEXASRoxy 45 embellished leather ankle boots$1,490.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size3636.537 - low stock37.5 - low stock38 - low stock38.5 - low stock39 - low stock39.5 - low stock40 - low stock40.5 - low stock41 - low stock41.5 - low stock42 - low stock
CHLOÉDakota stud-embellished leather knee boots$1,850.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size353637 - low stock37.5 - out of stock3838.5 - low stock3939.5 - out of stock40 - low stock40.541 - low stock
RICK OWENSBogun leather knee boots$2,590.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size37 - out of stock37.5 - out of stock38 - out of stock38.5 - out of stock39 - low stock39.540 - out of stock40.5 - out of stock
The sock boot
Understated ease is one of the fundamental backbones of a great winter wardrobe – and this season’s sock boots are a fine example. Defined by their close, glove-like fit, they’re the kind that work perfectly with mini and midi-length skirts as they’re so streamlined. Case in point: Staud’s ‘Wally’ boots. Crafted from butter-soft black leather with pointed toes and a low block heel, they’re polished enough to wear with tailoring, but would pair just as easily with straight-leg jeans and an oversized sweater for off-duty days. If you’re looking for boots that are sleek enough for evening, consider The Row’s kitten-heeled ‘Uxor’ style in chocolate-brown suede – there’s little you can’t wear them with, from lightweight silks to chunky knits.
THE ROWCindy suede ankle boots$1,650.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size36 - out of stock36.5 - out of stock3737.53838.5 - low stock39 - low stock39.5 - out of stock40 - out of stock41 - out of stock42 - out of stock
STAUDWally leather ankle boots$495.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size35 - low stock36 - low stock36.5 - out of stock37 - low stock37.5 - low stock3838.5 - low stock3939.5 - out of stock40 - out of stock40.5 - out of stock41 - low stock41.5 - out of stock42 - out of stock
ROGER VIVIERU Look 45 vegan material ankle boots$1,245.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size35 - out of stock36 - low stock36.5 - out of stock3737.5 - out of stock38 - low stock38.5 - out of stock3939.540 - out of stock40.5 - out of stock4141.542 - low stock
THE ROWUxor suede ankle boots$1,350.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size36 - low stock36.537 - low stock37.53838.5 - low stock39 - low stock39.5 - out of stock40 - out of stock41 - out of stock42 - low stock
The thigh-high boot
It’s official: thigh-high boots are back. Spotted at several shows, including Khaite, Alaïa, Chloé and Givenchy, this season’s styles are long enough they could almost pass as pants. For fall, there are a variety of silhouettes to choose from, including ’70s-inspired equestrian styles and ultra glamorous stiletto-heel iterations that promise to make a statement. Chloé’s pirate-style ‘Azelan’ boots come in supple black leather with floral-embroidered folded cuffs and stacked Cuban heels. Pair yours with a thigh-skimming mini or one of the brand’s floaty maxi dresses. For thigh-high styles with after-dark appeal, look no further than Tom Ford’s glossy croc-effect boots, fresh off the runway, that make even more of a statement styled with a sheer top and leather pencil skirt.
CHLOÉAzelan floral-embroidered leather over-the-knee boots
TOM FORDVertigo 105 croc-effect leather knee boots$3,290.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size36 - out of stock37 - out of stock38 - out of stock39 - out of stock40 - out of stock41 - out of stock42 - out of stock
GIANVITO ROSSI45 over-the-knee suede boots$2,750.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size36 - low stock36.537 - low stock37.5 - low stock3838.53939.5 - low stock4040.5 - low stock4141.5 - out of stock42
CHLOÉEve leather over-the-knee boots$2,295.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size35 - out of stock36 - low stock36.53737.5 - out of stock38 - low stock38.5 - out of stock3939.5 - out of stock4040.541 - low stock
The square-toe boot
The beauty of a square-toe boot lies in its versatility. It can either be classic and effortlessly cool or bold and statement-making, offering up endless styling options. MM6 Maison Margiela’s black ankle boots feature the brand’s signature rounded, anatomy-shaped toes and are set on high block heels, while Gucci’s ‘Signora’ style combines the timeless appeal of a square-toe silhouette with a contemporary sock fit. For the perfect knee-length style, look no further than Staud’s equestrian-inspired ‘Brooklyn’. Complete with adjustable buckled straps, these are boots that will look ultra-chic paired with a checked coat.
GUCCISignora horsebit-embellished leather ankle boots$1,650.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size363737.5 - low stock38 - out of stock38.5 - out of stock39 - low stock39.54040.541 - out of stock
MM6 MAISON MARGIELALeather ankle boots$790.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size3535.536 - low stock36.53737.53838.5 - low stock3939.54040.541
STAUDBrooklyn leather knee boots$595.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size3636.537 - low stock37.5 - low stock3838.5 - low stock3939.5 - low stock40 - low stock40.54141.542
OUR LEGACYCamion leather ankle boots$760.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size36 - low stock37 - low stock38 - low stock3940 - low stock41
The cowboy boot
Western-inspired boots continue to canter through fashion this season, with brands including Isabel Marant and Gabriela Hearst offering distinct silhouettes in rebellious leather and tactile suede. Isabel Marant’s chain-embellished ‘Duerto’ boots are an easy way to embrace the Parisian label’s carefree, bohemian spirit. Wear them off-duty with a lace-trimmed slip dress. Alternatively, for something a touch more casual, look to Khaite’s ‘Clive’ boots in brown suede – complete with stitched welts and distressed heels for a rugged, Wild West feel. Wear them to parties with a slinky slip dress.
ISABEL MARANTDuerto 45 chain-embellished leather ankle boots
KHAITEClive suede knee boots$1,680.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size35 - out of stock3636.5 - low stock37 - low stock37.53838.53939.5 - low stock4040.54141.5 - out of stock42 - out of stock
CHLOÉAzelan embroidered leather knee boots$1,990.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size3536 - out of stock3737.53838.53939.5 - out of stock4040.5 - out of stock41
JIMMY CHOOCece 60 leather ankle boots$1,350.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size36 - low stock36.5 - out of stock37 - out of stock37.538 - low stock38.539 - low stock39.5 - low stock4040.5 - low stock41 - out of stock41.542 - low stock
The personality boot
Whether you’re heading to a party or out-of-office drinks, after-dark occasions provide the perfect opportunity to go big on eye-catching colors, prints and textures. Enter the statement boot. Designed to make a memorable entrance, Gianvito Rossi’s ‘Hassen Cuissard’ boots come in trending leopard-print suede and have a leg-lengthening stiletto heel. Style yours with an LBD and a bright-red lip. Elsewhere, MM6 Maison Margiela’s directional pair have an extra-wide fit and slanted toes that create a bold, eye-catching silhouette. Keep the rest of your look pared-back so they’re always in focus.
GIANVITO ROSSIHansen Cuissard 85 leopard-print suede over-the-knee boots$2,695.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size3636.537 - low stock37.538 - low stock38.5 - low stock3939.540 - low stock40.54141.542
MM6 MAISON MARGIELASuede knee boots$1,720.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size3637 - low stock37.538 - low stock38.539 - out of stock39.540 - out of stock41 - out of stock
JIMMY CHOOCaly 85 textured-leather knee boots$1,895.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size36 - low stock36.537 - low stock37.53838.5 - low stock39 - low stock39.5 - low stock4040.5 - low stock41 - low stock41.542 - out of stock
ISABEL MARANTJany 100 snake-effect leather knee boots$2,290.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size36 - out of stock37 - low stock3839 - low stock4041 - out of stock
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