Fall 2025’s Boot Trends Will Make You Question Your Sneakers

As the ongoing debate over personal style continues—“Micro-trends killed individuality;" “No, style is more expressive than ever!”—fall 2025’s biggest boot trends serve as a reminder of what’s been lost in the back-and-forth: the only way to find your unique style is by choosing pieces that resonate beyond simply creating a persona when dressing. You can’t fake it with a formula or TikTok shortcut—there's only connecting with the personality of a piece. The boots seen on Fall 2025’s runways had plenty of personality, from moto boots with a carefree boho vibe to equestrian harness boots you’d imagine on a royal horseback ride.

As with this season’s top shoe trends and popular color palettes, the fall boots shown on the runways left no stone unturned. Shoppers who still love Cowboy Carter or who have always been drawn to Western fashion will be fond of the steel-toed cowboy boots at Gabriela Hearst and Louis Vuitton. Those looking for a bold, eye-catching shoe won’t be able to resist the rich snakeskin knee-high boots from Khaite, Marni, and others—especially since they match perfectly with the reptilian bags also trending this season.

With this fall’s boot trends, don’t buy one just because; add a pair to your collection when it satisfies a real, deep part of yourself, and, if it were a person, you’d be confident calling it a friend.

Moto Boho

Fall 2024 marked the comeback of Y2K's carefree boho style. By Fall 2025, a darker, grittier, and more rebellious version of bohemian fashion has emerged—now called the moto boho trend. This edgy yet free-spirited look features relaxed buckle boots, some designed with scrunched ankle silhouettes (Isabel Marant) and others that reach just below the knee (Burberry and Dior).

See You in the Stables

An English countryside-inspired trend has been gaining popularity since last year. You might recall it from last fall's barn jacket trend (which is still going strong), rugged tartan, and now, thanks to designers like Hermès, Tory Burch, and Burberry, a variety of ready-to-ride equestrian boots. They will pair beautifully with a feminine, frilly blouse and the unexpected yet undeniable fall 2025 denim trend, slim-fitting jeans.

Sock It to Me

Much has been written about the revival of 2010s fashion, including the return of skinny jeans and peplum tops. Now, we welcome the return of sock boots for fall 2025. Led by emerging brands like minimalist label Toteme and iconic maisons such as Chloé and Chanel, look for sleek, slim-to-the-foot boots in buttery leather.

Pro Wrinkles

I'm calling it now: super scrunched, slouchy boots will be the most popular footwear of fall 2025. Seen shearling-lined and studded at Louis Vuitton, set on block heels and cinched with buckles at Miu Miu, and jet black and in thigh-high silhouettes at Khaite, expect to see a wide variety of all possible slouchy boots in the coming weeks.

Go Out West

Over the past few years, both fashion runways and street style icons have shown that not every cowboy boot look has to be completely yeehaw. Fall 2025's Western boots also prove that the shoe can be separated from its traditional associations—look at Gabriela Hearst's stitched boots paired with faux fur coats and Schiaparelli's suede ankle boots with horse-bit harnesses. Try matching a neutral black cowboy boot with a ribbed fall dress or leather Bermuda shorts.

Snakeskin

Leopard print experienced a big, maximalist moment. You'll still see spots this fall, but you'll also notice luxurious, rich-looking snakeskin around nearly every corner. Marni embraced yellow and over-the-knee styles, Khaite kept it scrunchy (since slouchy boots will be popular again), and Schiaparelli selected darker prints and ankle boot silhouettes. A snakeskin boot is a bold, stylish choice for a night out, but it can be understated enough for the office when paired with simple, smart trousers.