Fall is here, and you know what that means: pumpkin spice everything, crunchy leaves on the ground, beautiful colours, crisp air, and BOOTS. Sure, we all love the freedom of flip-flops and sandals, but it’s time to kick those to the curb, and embrace the beauty of the boot. Here are our best picks for fall: boots that are cute, stylish, and suitable for every occasion, from the playground to a night out on the town.
One of the hot trends for fall is lace-up boots. I love these from Guess because a) they remind me of my youth and how I used to pair combat boots with babydoll dresses, b) they have grippy soles that will be great on slippery sidewalks, and c) they will pair perfectly with leggings and a long cozy sweater. These ankle boots are the perfect mix of fashion and function, and will serve you well whether you’re running to the grocery store or scaling a climbing structure to rescue a stuck toddler.
Speaking of my youth, remember when slouch boots were all the rage? Well, they’re back with a vengeance! It’s time to relive our fantasies of being Clare on The Breakfast Club (I’m not the only one, right? I mean, she ended up with Bender.) by slipping on these beauties from Aldo. Bonus: their low heel means you can sprint after an escaping toddler or just walk with ease to school pickup.
I love a good wedge, although they aren’t as practical as low heels, they are adorable. These gorgeous ankle wedges from The Bay would pair perfectly with a pair of skinny jeans – but don’t forget to cuff your jeans for maximum effect.
This is a big trend for fall: the harness boot. Belts and buckles wrap around to give any boot a cool Western edge. I love these from The Bay because they not only have the harness look, but they are also slouchy. Two trends in one!
Stacked heels are in vogue this fall, which is excellent news for those of us who teeter on a slimmer heel. These sleek stacked heel booties from Town Shoes are perfectly professional, but also versatile enough for wine night with the girls.
I saved the best for last. I love, love, LOVE riding boots. I love how they look fabulous with jeans or leggings, but can also be paired with a skirt for a different look. The low heel is comfortable, but still incredibly stylish and chic. These sweet boots from Naturalizer come in both regular and wide-calf, too!