Great boots and fall weather go hand in hand (or should we say foot in foot?). When summer temps turn into crisp, leafy days, boots are the first thing we’re itching to wear again. Luckily for fall 2026, there are plenty of exciting new boot trends to try out.
On the fall runways, boots appeared with an extra dose of attitude. A favorite of the season is the knee-high slim, which isn’t a new style, per se, but appeared upgraded with a wicked heel, a structured shape, and extra hardware. Speaking of hardware, buckle boots were a hit this season too. The classic workwear style arrived to much fanfare at Dries Van Noten and Dior. Elsewhere, leg-elongating options like second-skin sock boots and extra-tall OTK boots were on view at Celine, Chanel, Chloé, and Balenciaga. Those looking for chic weather-ready options will be eager to shop Miu Miu’s grip-soled stompers and Loewe’s transparent take on the rain boot, while those wanting to add a bit of extra flair might gravitate toward the Western-inspired styles from Valentino and Rabanne.
Whatever your taste, there are plenty of boots to stomp in this season. Shop the top fall boot trends right here.
Photo: Courtesy of Gucci, Marni, Hermes, McQueen, Prada
The Slim Knee-High
Knee-high boots, especially with heels with a slim, structured shape, feel fresh this fall. Go for a classic style in chocolate brown or Gucci’s horse-bit style for some extra attitude.
Saint Laurent
Venetia knee boots
Staud
Wally boots
Photo: Paco Rabanne, Dries Van Noten, Auralee, Ann Demeulemeester, Dior
Big Buckles
For fall, high fashion houses like Dries Van Noten, Dior, and Ann Demeulemeester put their spin on the tough and humble buckle boot. They’re already flying off the shelves.
Dries Van Noten
buckle-detail knee boots
Chloé
Dakota ankle boots
Photo: Courtesy of Celine, Chanel, Courrèges, Calvin Klein Collection, Kallmeyer
The Sock Boot
Soft leather sock boots acted like a second skin this season at Celine, Chanel, and Calvin Klein. The style looks especially chic when peeking from beneath a midi or a long coat.
Celine
Stage high boots
Toteme
leather knee boots
Photo: Courtesy of Tory Burch, Chanel Miu Miu, Loewe, TWP
Weather Ready
Far from your classic Wellies, this season’s weather-ready footwear has fashion-forward appeal. Fit for rain and shine, we’re particularly taken with Miu Miu’s tough grip-sole styles and Loewe’s transparent boots.
Miu Miu
stretch boots
Loewe
Storm boots
Photo: Courtesy of Valentino, Chloé, Gabriela Hearst, Altuzarra, Paco Rabanne
Western Flair
Fashion’s flirtation with Westernwear appeared at Chloé, Valentino, and Paco Rabanne. Wear them underneath maxis or over denim and trousers.
Nili Lotan
Towns boots
Khaite
Clive boots
Photo: Courtesy of Khaite, Balenciaga, 7FAM, Chloé, Alaïa
Extra Tall
If the runways are any indication, extra-tall OTK boots aren’t going anywhere. They appeared over loose trousers and skinny jeans and as a counterpoint to miniskirts.
Zara
soft flat boots
Ralph Lauren Collection