French Girls Are Embracing These Fall Boots Trends at Paris Fashion Week

Welcome to the final stretch of the Fashion Month shoe marathon. After weeks spent wearing trendy sneakers in New York and swapping heels for comfortable shoe trends in Milan and London, fashion’s favorite insiders have touched down in France for Paris Fashion Week, and they’re tapping into fall 2024’s biggest boots trends to round out their show-ready outfits.

This season, the options run the gamut: sleek, classic knee-high styles sit next to bold, printed pairs. Ankle boots are officially back after a few seasons-long hiatus, and slouchy styles have become the boho go-to for the street style set. And, like the rise in suede bags, a slew of suede boots have been spotted in Paris this week. While they mostly come in shades of brown—one of the season’s trendiest colors—you can just as easily find them in classic black colorways, too. Finally, moto boots prove you can add edge to your wardrobe this season without much effort.

If you want to tap into the trends without booking a flight to the City of Lights this season, keep scrolling. I’ve rounded up the chicest street-style-approved fall outfit ideas alongside a few (mostly-under-$500) pairs of boots worth investing in. It’s time to put your sandals back into the closet until they trend again next spring—fall and winter are the seasons where boots reign supreme.

Ankle Booties

While I have always kept a few pairs of ankle boots on-hand, so I'm happy to see the trend peak again this season. They're so easy to style because they go with just about everything, from dresses to jeans.

Streamlined Boots

Sleek boots silhouettes popped up on the runway at brands like Gabriela Hearst, Michael Kors, and Prada, reminding us to invest in the classics. Out-there styles may be fun for a party, but you need to have a few practical go-to options for day-to-day wear.

Slouchy Boots

The coolest girl you know is wearing a pair of slouchy boots this season. The boho-inspired trend is defined by options that can't quite seem to keep their shape (or stay up). The extent to which your pick slouches is up to you, though.

Moto Boots

Moto-style boots are so, so cool. Wearing them in black or brown with all of your sweetest-feeling dresses and skirts is my definition of the perfect fall work outfit. It seems like the Paris set agrees.

Statement-Making Boots

I know I was just talking about the need for a few classic types of boots in your rotation, but I can't stop thinking about the rise of the "fun boots" adorned with florals, snakeskin, and shiny croc. Acne Studios and Isabel Marant both made a strong case for playful styles, too.

Suede Boots

Suede boots are on the rise right now. Paris attendees favored ones that come in rich brown hues. You can follow their lead when shopping for your preferred pair.