9 Chic Boot Trends to Kick-Start the New Season in Style

If you've always been intrigued by animal prints but find them to be a bit too loud, allow me to introduce you to the perfect alternative: croc-effect boots. More subtle than snake or leopard prints, croc-effect boots are one of the most sophisticated shoe trends you'll come across this Fall.

Tibi Rowan Glossed Croc Effect Leather Knee Boots ($1,150)

Mango Stretched Contrast Ankle Boots ($100)

Call It Spring Sila Black Synthetic Croco Boot ($100)

London Rebel Wide Fit Pointed Block Heeled Boots ($56, originally $89)

& Other Stories Leather Cowboy Ankle Boots ($179)

Polly Plume Lara Kokko Boots ($500)

By Far Becca Glossed Croc Effect Leather Ankle Boots ($530)

Victorian-inspired lace-up boots are once again taking over, having appeared on numerous Fall/Winter 2019 runways.

Rejina Pyo Simone Boots ($840)

Zara Technical Laced Heeled Ankle Boots ($90)

Tabitha Simmons Zora Boots ($795)

Yeezy Canvas Lace Up Boots ($224, originally $750)

The Row Tea Time Leather Ankle Boots ($1,390)

Mango Lace Up Leather Boots ($130)

This season's work boots are getting a small update with chunkier soles. Pair them with your Fall dresses for a cool, supermodel-approved look.

COS Chunky Sole Leather Ankle Boots ($225)

Proenza Schouler Hiking Boots ($695)

ASOS Design Wide Fit Avenue Hiker Boots ($56)

See by Chloé Eileen Low Boot ($450)

Dr. Martens Women's Combs White Ajax + Extra Tough Nylon Boots ($90)

R13 Suede Platform Ankle Boots ($1,095)

Miu Miu Camouflage Print Textured Leather Ankle Boots ($990)

Chloé Bella Paneled Lizard Effect Leather Ankle Boots ($995)

Ranch Road Boots Women's Current Issue Sand ($378)

Slouchy boots are back, and they'll go beautifully with pretty much everything you own.

Aquazzura Boogie 85 Leather Ankle Boots (4825)

Iro Nazca Boots ($192, originally $641)

Malone Souliers Daisy Suede Ankle Boots ($322, originally $806)

Zimmermann Tall Slouchy Boots ($995)

Anthropologie Splendid Slouchy Mid-Calf Boots ($198)

Gianvito Rossi Laura 85 Leather Knee Boots ($1,625)

If you loved your square-toed sandals, you'll fall head over heels for this trend — and a pair of these boots definitely belongs in your closet.

Balenciaga Embellished Leather Ankle Boots ($1,150)

Zara Heeled Leather Square Toe Ankle Boots ($169)

Bottega Veneta Bloc Boots ($1,930)

ASOS Design Wide Fit Reed Heeled Ankle Boots ($48)

Free People Pacific Heel Boots ($250)

Acne Studios Bertine Leather Ankle Boots ($590)

If you're looking for something fun and different this season, opt for two-tone boots. They'll be perfect for those days when you just want to let your feet do all the talking.

Jennifer Chamandi Nicolò 85 Two-Tone Leather Ankle Boots ($925)

Red Valentino Two-Tone Zipped Booties ($725)

Ulla Johnson Jerri Boots ($795)

Schutz Avory Point Toe Booties ($245)

Tory Burch Ankle Boots ($225)

Public Desire Hyper Two Tone Snake Ankle Boots ($44, originally $63)

Sculptural heels have been taking over since first appearing in the Jacquemus Fall 2017 ready-to-wear collection, and we couldn't be happier to see them sticking around for another season.

Cult Gaia Black Cam 100 Round Heel Boots ($630)

Yuul Yie Gloria Glam Heel Boots ($513)

Jacquemus Le Botte Pantalon Boots ($1,255)

ASOS design Escape Premium Suede Sculptural Heel Boots ($119)

Emporio Armani Glitter Ankle Boots ($625)

Loewe Leather Ankle Boots ($1,200)

Have no fear if you're no minimalist, and you like slightly louder prints, because animal-print boots are set to be one of the biggest trends of the season. From snake print to zebra, all you have to do is pick your favorite.

Zara Leather Animal Print Kitten Heel Boots ($249)

Paris Texas Snake Print Ankle Boots ($565)

Khaite Zebra Print Calf Hair Ankle Boots ($1,200)

Alexandre Birman Dora Pony Boots ($995)

New Look Wide Fit Chelsea Block Heel Boots ($45)

Ulla Johnson Jerri Boots ($845)

Western-inspired boots are the fashion wild card that just keeps on giving, and while they've been around for a few seasons, resisting these fun rustic shoes is proving to be quite impossible.

Zara Heeled Cowboy Boots ($90)

Isabel Marant Deane Leather Ankle Boots ($1,065)

Ranch Road Boots Rosette Black ($478)

& Other Stories Knee High Cowboy Boots ($299)

Vetements Kick Ass Two-Tone Leather Ankle Boots ($1,260)

ASOS Design Wide Fit Catch Up Western Boots ($79)

Mango Leather Cowboy Ankle Boots ($200)