I Spent Hours Browsing Nordstrom’s Fall Sale—18 Chic Boots That Made It Into My Shopping Cart
From Western ranch shoes to suede stompers.


To know me is to understand that I have a heartfelt passion for autumn dressing. My capsule wardrobe is packed to the brim with cold-weather staples like cozy cashmere sweaters, tailored trench coats, and sturdy denim bottoms. But honestly, it’s my beloved boots that take up the most space in my closet.
From platform stompers to ankle-length alternatives, my boots function as the foundation for all my fall outfits. For this very reason, I’m a firm believer that there’s no such thing as having too many. So, I’m on a mission to expand my collection using Nordstrom’s Fall Sale, which is running from now until Tuesday, September 23. The major markdown event features countless boots from coveted footwear brands, including Sam Edelman, Nine West, Marc Fisher LTD, and more.
Ahead, you’ll discover 18 pairs of boots that made it into my shopping cart, including classic styles like waterproof wellies and even viral trends like cowgirl-inspired ranch shoes. Not to mention, I’ve made sure to cap each item at $199. You can thank me later.
If you’re not partial toward sky-high shoes, consider these kitten heels from Nordstrom.
You can always count on versatile black boots to go well with just about any outfit. You’ll find yourself wearing this pair from Sam Edelman on repeat.
There’s something about suede that’s undeniably luxurious. Slip into these velvety boots and you’ll feel like you’ve jumped a tax bracket.
The fashion crowd is obsessing over fringed boots, and now it’s your turn to give the playful style a try.
Join the wild side with these calf hair boots plastered with leopard prints. They’re guaranteed to make heads turn.
I've fallen head over heels for fashion’s chocolate brown trend. So, it should come as no surprise that I’ve added Dune London’s delicious Chelsea boots to my wish list.
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Lauren K. Tappan is the Fashion Editor at Marie Claire, where she covers trend forecasting and shopping stories, highlighting runway-inspired styles and a blend of emerging and established brands. Prior to joining Marie Claire, she worked as a freelance editor for Harper’s Bazaar and ELLE, specializing in e-commerce content and curating seasonal trend reports. Earlier in her career, she worked at Town & Country, developing a strong portfolio of fashion roundups and designer profiles.
Lauren holds a bachelor's degree in communications with a minor in journalism from the University of Pennsylvania. While at Penn, she served as editor-in-chief of The Walk, the university's fashion magazine, and completed internships at Philadelphia Style Magazine and EveryStylishGirl.