12 Boots NYC Fashion Girls Are Buying for Fall
Truth be told, fall is the best season in New York City. It’s not too hot, so you can walk from the High Line to Hudson Yards without breaking a sweat; not too cold, so you aren’t forced to ride the subway in your parka with everyone else packed in like sardines. In fact, it’s just right for a leather jacket, broken-in pair of jeans, and your best asphalt-kicking boots. Sartorially speaking, this season can last from early September to late November, so there are almost 100 days to experiment with autumn outfits.
Of course, the standard NYC fashion-girl off-duty uniform would be, well, a little too uniform without a few accents and accessories that make it unique to the individual. Our favorite way to mix up the standard fall look is on-trend footwear.
Below, you’ll find 12 pairs of boots that fashion girls are already wearing this season—a few of which will even carry us into winter thanks to waterproof materials and elevated treads. After all, when you’re an NYC girl, it’s essential to have several pairs of boots that were made for walking up and down Manhattan.
Who says New Yorkers aren't practical? We are—sometimes. This affordable boot is great for a crosstown, puddle-jumping commute.
I own five different pairs of Chelsea boots. Just find a basic black style and fit that suits you, and then buy it in a couple of fun patterns.
You don't have to be a postal worker in 1900s England to know that Dr. Martens make a workhorse of a shoe. This combat style with extra lift is a fashion-girl favorite.
If a more utilitarian combat style is your jam, try these Frye boots on for size.
Another boot that carries you from day to night, uptown to downtown, and everywhere in between.
The croc effect is here to stay for another season. We love these sleek boots in dark brown.
If you are going to invest in only one pair of Chelsea boots, this is it. Just be sure to take care of the leather after stomps in rainy weather.
These striking white cowgirl boots will seriously stand out in a crosswalk.
Buttery leather perfection! These might be too nice to wear on the street. Taxi, please.
For more fall boots worth incorporating into your wardrobe, check out:
The Fall Boot Outfits That Are All Over NYC
4 Big Fall Boot Trends Our Readers Are Already Wearing
3 Fall Boot Styles That Will Be Everywhere in 2 Months
Drew Elovitz is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but has spent the last decade living and working in New York City. She earned a master's degree in media and popular culture from New York University, then began her career on the internet as the Twitter voice of Barbie. She worked previously at Who What Wear as the director of content strategy and also spent several years leading the social media teams at Teen Vogue and Entertainment Weekly. You'll find her byline on the site around topics such as celebrity fashion, must-have basics, beauty favorites (particularly nail polish), and wellness tips and tricks.
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