Fall is the best time to invest in a new pair of boots. If you think about it from a trend perspective, the silhouette you choose will last you well into next year, and all the styles here are appropriate for each and every month. You might be sporting your cowboy boots with a floral midi dress now, but work them with a cozy shearling coat and thick denim come Winter, and you've got a whole new look on your hands.
Boots are so popular (come on, who doesn't love 'em?) that it was hard to narrow down our list to the top five pairs you need. Instead, take a look at the seven shapes that are making it big this season, along with our favorite iterations at a variety of price points.
Cowboy boots take all forms for Fall 2018. Rihanna's Off-White x Jimmy Choo style has a puff effect that make these instantly noticeable on the street, but the shape is perfectly trendy, and we're seeing lots of Western boots that come to this height and stop right at the shin.
Get more tips for wearing your cowboy boots here.
Make like Rihanna and shop the Off-White x Jimmy Choo Sara 100 Boots ($785, originally $1,570).
The powder pink shade of these Fendi Pink Crocodile-Embossed Ankle Boots ($1,190) is simply irresistible.
Work the Zara Embroidered Leather Cowboy Ankle Boots ($169) with your darkest denim.
The Tibi Felix Patent Trimmed Leather Ankle Boots ($795) have intricate swirls.
You won't believe how many midi dresses these Dolce Vita Union Boots ($200) go with.
Get flashy with the trend in the Missguided Red Mid Height Heeled Western Boots ($36, originally $60).
Gigi Hadid's Fendi boots came right off the Fall 2018 runway, and their milky-white colorway lent her neutral street style look a luxurious touch. Karl Lagerfeld's take includes Western-inspired stitching, but you can also stick to a more modern, clean version of the boot that stops right at the knee. Think of this silhouette as the new thigh-high.
Everything about these Fendi Multicolor Fabric Boots ($1,490) is on trend, from the shape to the shiny finish.
Shop the Zara High Heeled Leather Boots ($199) in three unique colorways.
Your legs will look like they go for miles in the Tibi Caleb Boots ($1,095).
The sand shade of the Sam Edelman Caprice Knee-High Boot ($150, originally $225) makes them an instant must have.
Let your legs breathe in the Jeffrey Campbell Waven Open Weave Knee High Boot ($285).
Opt for patent leather in the ASOS Caiden Pointed Knee High Boots ($32, originally $79).
Whether you prefer leopard, snake effect, or even zebra (looks like Gwen Stefani's a fan of leopard), animal-print boots are a clear must have at all heights. See Kim Kardashian's snakeskin Yeezy stunners for proof.
You'll be so glad you bought these Alexander Wang Spencer Ball Chain Chelsea Boots ($895) once you see how much you wear them.
Turn up the sex appeal when you work the Zara Printed Leather High Heel Ankle Boots ($149) with a miniskirt and oversize denim jacket.
Wear the London Rebel Kitten Heel Point Boot ($36, originally $73) with cropped denim.
These Altuzarra Davidson Jersey Ankle Boots ($995) feature leopard print like no other.
The shape of the Balenciaga Leopard Print Pointy Toe Boot ($1,650) is iconic and instantly recognizable.
The Yeezy Python Ankle Bootie ($1,200) comes to the perfect height.
This boot shape tends to elongate the legs, depending on how high your lace-ups travel up the leg. Their vintage appeal is a fun way to mix modern pieces, like Tracee Ellis Ross's distressed denim, with something more old school.
These Boohoo Lace Up Block Heel Sock Boots ($35, originally $70) are perhaps the most neutral version of the trend you could invest in.
The Leith Mila Corset Bootie ($70, originally $110) is begging for a midi dress with a modest lace neckline.
The Chloé Rylee Cutout Leather and Canvas Ankle Boots ($1,250) are a definite favorite of ours.
Selena Gomez is a fan of the Coach Lace Up Bootie With Western Stitch ($595) — she wore the black version to the runway show!
If we could have a romantic dinner by candlelight with a pair of shoes, it'd be the Laurence Dacade Sabrina Leather-Trimmed Lace Ankle Boots ($800).
If you're the daring sort, invest in extra inches and shop the Christian Louboutin Frenchie Lace-Up Over the Knee Sock Boot ($1,595).
The '80s bootie usually has a pin-thin heel and hits at the ankle. For Fall 2018, its most popular colorways are black, cherry red, white (like Ashley Graham's pick), and even snakeskin. This silhouette has stuck around for a while now, and to style it most simply, you can use it to make skinny jeans and a tee feel seriously trendy.
Get inspired to wear your '80s booties here.
The Balenciaga Check Knife Ankle Boots 80 ($1,391) mesh the '80s with '90s Cher Horowitz vibes.
The heel point on the Mango Suede Sock Ankle Boots ($85, originally $170) will garner tons of attention.
A little hot pink never hurt nobody. Shop the Stuart Weitzman Demibenatar Scruch Booties ($173, originally $575) to stand out on the street.
The Zara Leather High Heel Ankle Boot ($129) comes in three different colors, but our favorite is the crisp white.
The Malone Souliers Daisy Leather-Trimmed Velvet Ankle Boots ($795) are so very '80s, with a Western, romantic touch.
The Sam Edelman Kinzey Genuine Calf Hair Pointy Toe Bootie ($160) comes in one very classic print.
Hailey Baldwin is a big fan of the '90s combat, as are so many of the other supermodels who really pioneered this trend months ago. Some of the more recent iterations have contrast laces or thick platforms that add extra height. Work them with an oversize denim jacket like Hailey to play up the grunge effect.
Let everyone know you choose Gucci with the iconic logo stripe on the brand's Trip Lug Sole Combat Boot ($980).
Wear the Dr. Martens Jadon Platform 8-Eye Boot ($170) with breezy floral dresses.
The Zara Leather Ankle Boots ($70) come with faux pearls that give your look a little something extra.
How could you not covet a combat boot with a swipe of leopard like these Dr. Martens Bentley II HRT Brogue Boots ($150)?
Walk with confidence in a chunky platform heel when you're in the Miu Miu Lugged Combat Boot ($750).
Help! We've fallen madly in love with the periwinkle shade of these Stuart Weitzman Lexy Leather Combat Boots ($598).
Whether you prefer patent leather in any shade, like Selena Gomez's Balenciaga boot, or a gold and silver boot with a metallic finish, these make the most impactful statement of all, and they'll help you make a flash when you step onto the street. Sometimes, the outfit revolves around the shoe, and when it comes to high shine boots, that is the case.
Shop a cherry red color with these Alexandre Vauthier Alex Patent Leather Ankle Boots ($795).
We love the fresh silhouette of the Calvin Klein 205W39NYC Tex Tarrana Metallic Bootie ($1,295) with a long, square toe.
The Jeffrey Campbell Aliases Ankle Boots ($175) have shiny patent leather and PVC details too.
If you truly love gold, you'll wear these Dorateymur Nizip II Boots ($590) for a very long time.
Combine two trends and shop these flashy Dr. Martens Pascal IM Boots ($84, originally $120).
The Jeffrey Campbell Aliases Boot ($180) reminds us of aluminum foil in the best possible way.
Rose gold fans will be all about this Topshop Hoopla Broken Heel Bootie ($110).