The Ultimate Fall Boot Guide For 2017

Show them who's boss in a pair of kick-butt shoes. These military-inspired pairs build on the '90s trend with boots that look stylish, teamed with an equally tough ensemble or juxtaposed with something girlie.

Vince Monastir Leather Lace-Up Combat Boots ($395)

Dr. Martens Metallic Pascal Boots ($135)

H&M Platform Boots ($50)

Frye Veronica Combat Boots ($278)

These hot steppers are bound to turn heads . . . in all the right ways! This fresh-off-the-runway trend will spice up any outfit and elevate both workday and weekend ensembles.

Acne Studios Jensen Leather Ankle Boots ($560)

Zara Fabric High Heel Ankle Boots ($70)

Rag & Bone Ellis Lamb Leather Ankle Boots ($595)

Topshop Hot Toddy Pointed Boots ($110)

Forget millennial pink — this year's freshest take on a once-ultrafeminine trend is floral boots. Whether inspired by tapestries or watercolors, this eye-catching motif will make your footwear collection a true work of art.

Sam Edelman Taye Jacquard Ankle Boots ($160)

Mango Floral Jacquard Ankle Boots ($100)

Loeffler Randall Isla Slim Ankle Booties ($895)

Schutz Bette Boots ($260)

Velvet's not only a major trend for clothes, but it's also a true head-to-toe necessity this Fall. Whether embellished with baroque touches or designed slouchy with a retro vibe, it's all in the details with these highly sought-after picks.

Tibi Harper Crushed Velvet Boots ($695)

Ash Elixir Embroidered Velvet Boot ($240)

3.1 Phillip Lim Kyoto Velvet Boots ($695)

The Walker Chelsea Boot in Velvet ($178)

Last year's knee-high boots are reaching new heights, leaving us to ask, "How high can they go?" Sky's apparently the limit with these leggy pairs that add much-appreciated coverage to skirts and dresses once the weather chills.

Steve Madden Isaac Over-the-Knee Boots ($110)

Stuart Weitzman Hiline Boot in Stretch Suede ($798)

Dolce Vita Emmy OTK Boots ($200)

Aldo Olena Over-the-Knee Boot ($86, originally $94)

They'll love to watch you walk away in these sculptural beauties. Brands are putting a modern, dramatic emphasis on heels with these edgy designs that will make even your most dressed-down denim a Fashion-with-a-capital-F moment.

Salvatore Ferragamo Flower Heel Ankle Boots ($895)

Zara Stretch Fabric High Heel Ankle Boots ($70)

Tibi Alexis Boots ($650)

Jeffrey Campbell Aborla Boots ($130)