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End Of Summer Blues? Kickstart The Season With These Boots

Photographed by Landon Phillips

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The first crisp days of autumn are already in the books, following summer’s official close last weekend. No matter what your fall 2020 may look like this year, there’s still some semblance of normalcy to be had, at least in our wardrobes as we begin to reach for knits and shop for boots. It’s always exciting to unearth favorite fall wardrobe staples, and when we’re looking to add something to liven up our closets, fresh-off-the-runway footwear will certainly do the trick. 

These fantastical yet practical boots make for the perfect post-summer pick-me-up that will keep you well-tread into winter. Run, don’t walk to pick up these pairs shot around beloved Big Apple landmarks. 

Here, our favorite fall boots to invest in now.

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Yes, a hot pink boot is on our fall it-list. Bottega Veneta, the reigning brand of Insta-famous boots, is back with this bright version for fall. Photographed in front of the recently re-opened Met Museum in New York City.

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The air is growing crisp, the leaves are starting to turn, and we are ready for long cozy walks in the city in these shearling-lined Prada stompers. 

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Vivier’s rain boots give us diamanté for days. Whether we’re taking on the fountains (or puddles) of Paris or New York, these boots are a must-have rain or shine. 

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Bright whites, big city. This vegan leather Stella McCartney boot is built tough with a platform tread ideal for tackling city streets. 

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These high-shine patent leather boots by 3.1 Phillip Lim are a winning set. With an above-the-ankle elastic cut, they’re sure to flatter any leg. 

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Dior’s all-white wonders aren’t your garden variety rain boots. They’re slick enough to be high-fashion and basic enough to go with everything, making them a go-to. 

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Bottega Veneta puddle boots

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Roger Vivier tempête Viv’ strass buckle boots

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Stella McCartney Emilie platform Chelsea boot

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Prada monolith leather boots

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3.1 Phillip Lim Kate lug sole combat boot

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Dior iron ankle boot

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Proenza Schouler lug sole chelsea boots

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Everlane the rain boot

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Legres 18 leather chelsea boots

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Dr Martens vegan 2976 chelsea boots

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Alexander McQueen hybrid exaggerated-sole leather chelsea boots

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Jack Erwin Thea Chelsea boot

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Jil Sander leather and scuba jersey ankle boots

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Brunello Cucinelli bead-embellished cashmere-trimmed croc-effect leather chelsea boots

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Stuart Weitzman the Cline bootie

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Gianvito Rossi Chester leather ankle boots

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Jimmy Choo Mava 35

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Valentino beatle leather platform boots

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Ganni calf leather mid chelsea boot

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Martine Rose Hacienda square-toe leather chelsea boots

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Sam Edelman Dasha chelsea boot