At this point, we’re nearing the end of the fall, so it feels as though I’ve seen every last pair of boots in existence. That may be an exaggeration, but I have looked at a lot of fall outfits over the last few months while doing research for my Who What Wear so believe me when I say I now have the intel to show for it. Seeing as we’ve been discussing boots and boot trends for a while now, you’re probably well aware that styles like lug-sole boots, rubber wellies, and sleek knee-highs are what’s trending the most this season. (And in case you need a refresher, take a look at our handy trend guide.)
Today, I’m here to talk about boot brands. Specifically, the popular boot brands that are behind some of the trendy stompers we’ve been looking at and discussing all season long. Those knee-high lug-sole boots you’ve seen repeated over and over on your Instagram feed? Yep, they’re from Gia Borghini. The affordable label editors race to at Nordstrom? Sam Edelman, of course. Continue on to discover the top ten boot brands that are defining cool style right now and of course, shop our favorites from each.
Kicking it off with a fan favorite, Bottega Veneta. No one has been leading the chunky boots trend quite them and this fall they’ve introduced a new It shoe, their ankle-height Puddle Boots.
There’s a reason that the editors on our team are collectively obsessing over the boots from Gia Borghini, especially the knee-high lug-sole styles seen above. With collaborators like Pernille Teisbaek and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, you know that each pair i already It girl-approved.
Larroudé is a relative newcomer on the scene, but has already been making a name for itself with the sleek, cool, and ultimately timeless boots from chunky combat shapes to elevated western kicks.
We’d be remiss not to call out the affordable O.G. label here. Sam Edelman has always been our go-to for trendy and wallet-friendly shoes but the boots this season are especially on point.
You may know Wandler for their stunning handbags, but it would be a shame if you overlooked the Scandi brand’s boots that are equally embedded with the effortless cool-girl feel you know them for.
There are lug-sole boots, and then there are Ganni lug-sole boots. I can’t really explain it but the Danish brand’s rubber-coated pairs are simply in a category all their own. I particularly love how Scandi girls wear them with delicate, flowy dresses for a cool contrast.
This is your sign to put Alohas on your radar, in case it’s not already. For classic yet modern boots that you can wear every day, the brand handmakes its shoes in Spain so you know they’re the highest quality. And yet, they’re easily available to shop on sites like Revolve.
Franco Sarto is my secret (or now not-so-secret) source for affordable and comfortable boots. When I shop sites like Nordstrom, I always make a point to look at the brand’s assortment of affordable shoe trends.
The boots celebs from Emily Ratajkowski to Chrissy Teigen are fans of? The Schutz Maryana Boots, of course. The label’s sleek heeled boots are some of our favorites if you’re looking for something to level up all your fall and winter outfits and the perfect pair of going-out boots.
I’ve recently spotted this brand pop up when I’m scrolling through Shopbop, and I’ve definitely taken note. Look here for on-trend boots that could be designer but with half the markup.
