Fashion devotees know that the Anna Wintour seal of approval isn’t easy to come by, so when the EIC of Vogue steps out in multiple iterations of a similar style, we take note. Case in point, Wintour’s go-to shoe for all of fashion month: knee-high crocodile-embossed heeled leather boots, which she wore in New York, Paris, London, and Milan.

Of course, one doesn’t amass a slew of signature footwear overnight. This is a tried and true trend for Wintour, who has sported these types of boots (routinely paired with long floral dresses and statement overcoats) for decades. While of course, she has an array of hues at her disposal, we particularly love the two pairs of rich burgundy and reptile-inspired patterns pictured below. 

Right now, at the end of the winter season, is a great time to buy boots—ideally on sale—for the year ahead. Keep scrolling for some authentic, AW-approved outfit inspiration, plus our favorite knee-high leather croc-embossed boots to shop now. 

If we had to choose just one pair, this would be it.

A light beige boot goes with any outfit.

Feeling the ’90s vibe with the square toe and chunky heel.

The stiletto heel is very AW.

Works well in a western cut, too.

Olive green is basically neutral; it goes with everything.

Croc meets python; everyone wins. 

Obsessed with the petite buckles and pointy toe.

Timeless and waterproof.

The most badass brown croc we’ve seen out of the wild.

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