The Boot Style You'll Be Wearing This Fall, for Sure
New York’s heat wave finally let up this week, allowing thoughts of fall’s style staples begin to creep into mind. Before we know it, we’ll be pulling out our lightweight sweaters, scarves, and boots to start dressing for the new season.
While on the subject of fall footwear, there was a noticeable trend on the F/W 16 runways that we suspect will come to be a major player in the shoe department in a couple month’s time. Prominent brands like Chloé, Derek Lam, Dries Van Noten, and Proenza Schouler all showed low-shin ankle boots in an array of colors and textures. For us, this length feels subtly fresh and—even better—completely wearable.
If you’re starting to shop out your fall wardrobe (most sites are already carrying their autumn products, including the Who What Wear collection at Target), then consider the 22 picks in today's market roundup. We searched high and low for the best low-shin ankle boots for you to wear for fall, and made sure to include a range of price points as well.
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The perfect balance between classic and statement.
We want to be Gucci girls!
These look way more expensive than they are.
A dotted cap toe is a playful update to a classic detail.
Everything from the gathered fabric to rounded heel makes these boots a smart pick.
So fresh and so clean (keep them that way!).
Style with a white button-down shirt and cropped flared jeans.
Circular hardware is a subtle nod to the past without feeling overly retro.
Contrasting heels are one of our favorite footwear trends.
That asymmetrical zipper is delightful.
A brilliant shade of blue to make your other shoes jealous.
These cost a pretty penny, but they're practically artwork.
Out of this world! (We had to.)
Want more fall trends? See what we predict to be huge in street style.
Opening Image: Sandra Semburg
Nicole Kliest is a freelance writer and editor based in New York City who focuses on fashion, travel, food, wine, and pretty much anything else that's amusing to write about. After graduating from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's in journalism and creative writing, she started her career back in 2010 as Who What Wear's photo editor and throughout the last decade has contributed to publications including Fashionista, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, The Zoe Report, PopSugar, Fodor's Travel, and several others. She also copywrites and has worked with clients such as Frame, Sea, 3x1, Intelligentsia, and others to develop brand voices through storytelling and creative marketing. She's very passionate about the ways we can improve our sustainability efforts in the fashion industry as well as cultivating content that's diverse and inclusive of all people. When she's not checking out the latest restaurant opening in her West Village neighborhood or riding her bicycle along the West Side Highway, she can be found scheming her next trip somewhere around the world. (Up next is Vienna.)