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The shift in season from summer to autumn heralds the most joyous of wardrobe updates: new boots. Like new school shoes, there is nothing more satisfying than tucking in your jeans, crunching through the leaves and pulling out cosy knits to offset your chosen pair.
Ahead, we’ve picked our six favourite new boot trends to try, from animal prints in snakeskin and leopard to Western and hiking shapes, and an update on classic black and brown boots with the more daring colours of the season: red and white.
At London Fashion Week we had our eyes peeled for the boots to be seen in for the months ahead and there was inspiration aplenty, from Adwoa Aboah outside the Molly Goddard show in white boots paired with a yellow print dress and sunglasses, to Tiffany Hsu in a pair of eye-catching red thigh-highs and Kate Foley rocking her monochrome cowboy boots with aplomb. Here’s a rundown of the trends in detail and our favourite selects to see you through autumn in style.
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Snakeskin
Animal print is everywhere this autumn and a subtle way to introduce python into your wardrobe is via your feet. Snakeskin boots can immediately make a laid-back jean and jumper combo look chic.
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Topshop Hattie Ankle Boots, £89, available at Topshop
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Free People Palo Alto Western Boot, £208, available at Free People
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Office Kobra Back Heel Knee Boots, £140, available at Office
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RUE ST. Lana Knee-High Boots, £555, available at Matches Fashion
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Mango Snake-Effect Boots, £79.99, available at Mango
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Leopard
Leopard print translates really well to all styles of boot. It looks great on a delicate shape and super cool on a chunky style too, giving the perfect rock 'n' roll vibe to an all black outfit.
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Tabitha Simmons Neir Ankle Boots, £825, available at Net-A-Porter
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New Look Tan Leather Leopard Print Western Boots, £39.99, available at New Look
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Topshop Morty Leopard Print Ankle Boots, £79, available at Topshop
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LK Bennett Alexi Leopard Print Calf Hair Ankle Boots, £350, available at LK Bennett
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Alexander Wang Lyndon Leopard Boot, £930, available at Alexander Wang
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Cowboy
Ganni's Western-style cowboy boots first caught our eye at their SS18 runway show and we’ve been coveting their laid-back vibe ever since. Cowboy boots look amazing in any colour – the brighter, the better!
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Topshop Bingo Western Boots, £95, available at Topshop
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Ganni Slip-On Cowboy Boots, £460, available at Browns
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Fendi Croc-Effect Leather Boots, £980, available at Net-A-Porter
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Monki Black Patent Cowboy Boots, £40, available at Monki
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Hiking
We can't help but love a boot trend that’s practical as well as stylish, and with hiking boots you know you can handle that long country walk in style before hitting the pub. Pick a style that’s chunky with colourful laces and you’re onto a winner.
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Grenson x House of Holland Hiking Boot, £350, available at House of Holland
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Topshop Animal Hiker Boots, £89, available at Topshop
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Free People Danner Cascade Mountain Hiker Boot, £300, available at Free People
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Urban Outfitters Hiker Boot, £58, available at Urban Outfitters
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Red
If you’re feeling daring, then the red autumn boot look is the one for you, especially knee-high in a slouchy shape. Eighties realness – and surprisingly versatile!
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ASOS CADET Wide Fit Slouch Knee Boots, £20, available at ASOS
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& Other Stories Sculpted Heel Suede Boots, £129, available at & Other Stories
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H&M Ankle Boots, £29.99, available at H&M
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Mango Snake-Effect Ankle Boots, £49.99, available at Mango
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White
Adding either flat or heeled white boots to your autumn wardrobe will instantly give all outfits an effortless and minimal look. They look great with dresses and bare legs for those sunny autumn days.
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& Other Stories Low Leather Cowboy Boots, £129, available at & Other Stories
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Mango Zipped Leather Ankle Boots, £89.99, available at Mango
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Alexander McQueen Hobnail Studded Leather Ankle Boots, £1,245, available at Net-A-Porter
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Marc Jacobs Crosby Textured-Leather Ankle Boots, £425, available at Net-A-Porter
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Topshop Sculptured Heel Boots, £79, available at Topshop
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