If anything is going to make the shift from summer to autumn harder, it’s the wrong footwear. While there’s a temptation to maximise sandals for as long as possible, no one wants to start the day with wet or cold toes. Lean into the rarefied time of the year that is bare-legs-and-boots season, an outfit combination truly only viable during autumn. Whether you have city-break plans or a weekend in the country lined up, we’ve rounded up 15 pairs of boots to cover you now, and right through winter.
This season sees the RETURN OF THE SLOUCHY BOOT, a nod to the boho renaissance that continues to gain momentum. Wear yours over jeans like Isabel Marant or pair with a floaty maxi dress for instant 70’s energy. There’s something for minimalists in the ELEGANT, STREAMLINED OPTIONS, favoured by Toteme and Jennifer Chamandi. If you’re not ready to leave behind your thick-soled era, the hardy biker boot is the AW25 answer.
Other leading boot trends includes snakeskin designs, perfect for amping up neutral or low-key looks (M&S does a great budget-friendly option), and also cowboy boots, favourited by the street style crowd over the summer and showing no signs of waning yet.
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