If there’s one key buy for fall, it’s a fresh pair of boots. As someone who has a bit of a shoe obsession, I find myself investing in a great new boot silhouette to carry me through the season, so I always keep my eye on the latest round of trends. The F/W 23 collections had many styles that piqued my interest, but there were five standout silhouettes that have defined themselves as the it-buys.
We saw labels like Jil Sander and Maison Margiela continue the metallics craze and other collections feature oversize waders. Styling was also top of mind as well, with second-skin boots replacing leggings under micro hemlines. One thing is for certain: There are so many cool silhouettes coming down the pipeline that I’m very ready for. Here, see the five fall boot trends that are about to be huge.
Snakeskin isn’t anything new in fashion, but it makes its way in and out of the top spot in the fashion cycle. Widely-loved label Khaite has taken the lead in incorporating the print in both clothing and accessories, so I wasn’t surprised to see the print in multiple collections for the season ahead.
While you’ll see that waders were highly seen on the runways, so was the opposing style—second-skin boots. Think of them as a sleek replacement for leggings, as they were often seen styled under dresses or skirts.
There’s a ton of red on the current market, and the fiery color is coming for boots next. If you’re looking to add a pop of color to your fall wardrobe, this is the shade to start with.
If you’re someone who is always willing to try out the most trend-forward pieces, metallic boots are the style for you. They made a huge statement at Jil Sander and Missoni, and are an easy way to add a “wow” factor to any outfit.
When I first saw this on the runway I knew it might be a bit more niche, but if you’re willing to take risks, why not? Extra-tall boots made a comeback this season, but the wide-leg feature of waders were the ones that stood out. Fishing wear being fashionable was not on my 2022 bingo card.
