The Autumn Shoes I Wear Nearly Every Single Day

last updated 14 August 2019

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The shoes are from this super under-the-radar brand you've probably never heard of before—Dr. Martens. I actually just bought my first pair of Docs when I moved to New York last year, ultimately convincing myself that trendy patent leather boots would be a good alternative to legit snow boots (and I was right). Fast-forward to 2018, and I instantly fell in love with the white platform version for more reasons than one. OK, yes, Gilda Ambrosio wore them with the Nina Ricci outfit of my dreams and I try to copy everything Gilda does, but that's not the only reason I bought them—I promise. I'm not a super "frilly" girl, nor am I a huge sneaker person. This leaves me in a pickle when it comes to spring dressing, as the florals and billowy silhouettes can sometimes be a lot for me. That's where the Dr. Martens come in—they balance out my vibe and cut down the time it takes for me to get ready. Again, because I wear them nearly every single day.

When I say I wear these shoes with everything, I really mean it. I wear them with jeans and a T-shirt, frilly dresses, printed skirts, and even with leggings (when I forget my tennis shoes post-Pilates). In fact, I personally can't think of an outfit I wouldn't wear these with inside the context of 2018. This season's hottest trends include pastels, checks, suits, and lots of ruffles. Pair any of those with white lace-up boots and you'll have an outfit that's both forward and functional. Below I've included some shots of me wearing my new favourite autumn shoes as well as a plethora of other white lace-up boot options for your shopping pleasure. Trust me—this purchase will be your saving grace this season, as it's already been mine.

Dr. Martens

Jadon

Available in sizes 10 to 14.

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AlexaChung

Lace-Up Leather Boots

Available in sizes 35 to 42.

Jeffrey Campbell

Czech Lace-Up Boot

Available in sizes 6 to 11.

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Burberry

Lace-Up Leather Ankle Boots

Available in sizes 36 to 41.

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Dolce Vita

Bardot Leather Combat Booties

Available in sizes 7 to 9.5.

The Row

Fara Lace-Up Leather Combat Boot

Available in sizes 36 to 41.

Hopefully, I have convinced you that these shoes will save your life this season. If not, check out some of the other shoe trends we're loving this autumn.

Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.