Nothing says ‘autumn incoming’ like the search for a new pair of winter boots. And, if you’re anything like us, you like to do an exhaustive amount of research before you make your investment. This season’s boot trends are a mixed bag; Chelsea-style stompers still reign supreme, while newcomer, cowboy boots, are making waves. Meanwhile, some classics will never die. Think: riding boots, suede boots so slouchy they’re crying out to be paired with a printed midi-dress and high-shine finishes that speak to a 1960s sensibility and crisp autumn days. Shop our edit of the best boot trends, below. 

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Dallas suede knee boots, Khaite, €1, 280; www.net-a-porter.com. 

Leather cowboy boots, €139.99, at Mango. 

Tiffany ankle boots, Mint Velvet, €189, at Brown Thomas. 

Patent leather snaffle-detail ankle boots, €540, at LK Bennett. 

Black patent boots, €495; www.aeyde.com. 

Patent leather ankle boots, Sandro, €295, at FarFetch. 

Italian leather saddle boots, €690; www.dearfrances.com. 

Dryleks riding boots, €484, at Russell & Bromley. 

Knee high riding boots with double buckle, Dune, €195, at Brown Thomas.