Must-Have Fall Boot Styles We Can't Wait To Wear

By Southern Living Editors
August 08, 2016
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From classic riding boots to suede booties to fun animal prints, we’re loving what fashion has to offer during the fall season. Different outfits and events will call for a mix of colors and boot styles, so we've rounded up a list of our must-have picks to ready your closet for a new season and help you stay on-trend and comfortable this autumn. We’ll be impatiently waiting for the first sign of fall in the air so we can break our new boots out of the closet.

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The Riding Boot: Sam Edelman Penny Boot

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BUY IT: $189.95; nordstrom.com

These tall, flattering boots are casual yet sophisticated; we love them paired with leggings and a bulky knit sweater or blanket scarf. They come in black, too, if your fall and winter wardrobe skews more black and grey.

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The Cute Rain Boots: Sam Edelman Tinsely Rain Boot

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BUY IT: $54.95; nordstrom.com

You might actually be excited about rainy days with all the fun rain boot styles coming out for fall. Not only are there tons of stylish rain boots and booties, many companies now make multiple shoes in waterproof fabrics.

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The Studded Suede: Chinese Laundry Ramble Bootie

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BUY IT: $89.95; chineselaundry.com

We can’t think of a more perfect trend for Southern girls to buy into this fall. From leather and studded to suede and sleek, stylish cowboy boot riffs are popping up everywhere.

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The Classic Black Bootie: Dream Pairs Women’s Chunky High Heel Ankle Booties

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Buy It: from $31.99; amazon.com

Every woman needs a go-to black bootie to wear with anything and everything, and this pair is a price point that can’t be beat.

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The Fun Pattern: CL by Laundry Caring

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Buy It: $69.99; zappos.com

If you feel like you’re stuck in a same-two-brown-sweaters rut this fall, liven up any outfit with a fun pattern like this one.

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The Multi-Texture: Easy Street Women’s Fashion Boot

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Buy It: from $73.97; amazon.com

With these fashionable boots, you get the best of both worlds in the texture department.

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The Modern Cowboy: Chinese Laundry Unite Boot

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Buy It: $69.95; chineselaundry.com

These aren’t your mama’s cowboy boots! These adorable booties add a bit of flare to any outfit.

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The Knee-High: Chinese Laundry Women’s Krafty Boot

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Buy It: from $50.59; amazon.com

Smart and sleek, these knee-high boots can go with a skirt to the office or jeans to the game. 

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The Snakeskin: Chinese Laundry Koraline Bootie

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Buy It: from $59.91; chineselaundry.com

Snakeskin booties add a hint of subtle edge to any fall outfit, and we’re here for it.

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The Over-the-Knee: Dolce Vita Taru

Buy It: from $56.99; amazon.com

These soft suede boots have a low, thick heel, so you can wear them through hosting any holiday or family event.

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The Funky Heel: Sam Edelman Pascha

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Buy It: $99; zappos.com

Interesting heel shapes are all the rage right now, and with a wider base, they’ll still be comfortable.

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The Lowrider: Chinese Laundry Fortune Bootie

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Buy It: $99.95; chineselaundry.com

Sick of over-the-knee boots that are impossible to get on and off? These cuties slide on and off so easily for a girl on the go.

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The Open-Toe: Sanctuary Rock 2.0

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Buy It: $149; zappos.com

We all know that fall in the South isn’t necessarily like fall elsewhere. You might have your pumpkin spice latté in hand and favorite jeans on, but it’s still 80 degrees out. These cute, open-toed booties are the perfect transition shoe for when the temperature feels like summer but the calendar says it’s fall.

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The White Boot: Chinese Laundry Davinna Bootie

Buy It: $79.95; chineselaundry.com

The white bootie boom that happened last year is sticking around another fall, so go ahead and buy this affordable pair.  

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The Chelsea Boot: Clarks Taylor Shine

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Buy It: $129.95; zappos.com

The Chelsea boot is a total classic, and everyone should own a pair.

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The Sneaker-Bootie: Dr. Scholl's Lanyn

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Buy It: $85; zappos.com

These ankle-height booties have the comfort and ease of your favorite pair of sneakers with a little more style that’s perfect for fall.

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