Best Fall Boots (That Aren't Basic)

Classic black ankle booties will always hold a special place in our fall wardrobes. Still, the state of the world being what it is, it’s nice to liven up your day-to-day by any means possible. We — and a host of designers — recommend starting from the ground up by picking up pairs of the best fall boots. To wit: the electric thigh-highs, cool cowboy boots, tough combats and daunting-yet-functional heels for Fall 2021 are enough to convince anyone to give their boring ol’ booties, well, the boot. Scroll down to see what we mean and shop the season’s freshest, flashiest boot trends. Some are incredibly affordable, some for when you’re having a treat yo’self moment, all equally covetable.

Fall 2021 Boots

Fall 2021 Boots #1

Zara Tall Shaft Heeled Boots in Blue, $119 at Zara
Fall 2021 Boots #2

Pollini Colour-Block Ankle Boots, $457 at Farfetch
Fall 2021 Boots #3

Camper Pix White Leather Boots, $199 at Camper
Fall 2021 Boots #4

Kalda 80mm Fory Leather Ankle Boots, $485 at Luisa Via Roma
Fall 2021 Boots #5

Dr. Martens Jadon Polka Dot Platform Boot, $190 at Urban Outfitters
Fall 2021 Boots #6

Ganni Suede Knee-High Western Boots, $625 at Ganni
Fall 2021 Boots #7

Dries Van Noten Platform Leather Ankle Boots, $940 at Selfridges
Fall 2021 Boots #8

Balmain Skye Stretch Knit Ankle Boots, $951 at Farfetch
Fall 2021 Boots #9

Khaite Dallas Suede Ankle Boots in Tan, $925 at Net-a-Porter
Fall 2021 Boots #10

Alexandre Vauthier Pointed-Toe 105mm Ankle Boots, $779 at Farfetch
Fall 2021 Boots #11

Loeffler Randall Owen Ankle Boots, $450 at Anthropologie
Fall 2021 Boots #12

Rachel Comey Clover Boot in Black, $650 at Rachel Comey
Fall 2021 Boots #13

Tory Burch Basket-Weave Ankle Boot, $478 at Tory Burch
Fall 2021 Boots #14

Bershka Ombré Faux Patent High-Heel Ankle Boots, $59.90 at Bershka
Fall 2021 Boots #15

Zara Stretch Fabric Heeled Ankle Boots in White, $59.90 at Zara
Fall 2021 Boots #16

Chloe Betty 50mm Ankle Boots, $530 at Farfetch
Fall 2021 Boots #17

Alohas Two-Tone Heeled Ankle Boots in Brown Motif, $265 at Anthropologie
Fall 2021 Boots #18

& Other Stories Square Toe Leather Biker Boots, $229 at & Other Stories
Fall 2021 Boots #19

See by Chloe Lizzi Heeled Boots, $495 at Anthropologie
Fall 2021 Boots #20

Mango Track Outsole Boots, $99.99 at Mango