This selection of new season boots will see you through autumn and winter with their slick, updated, utility styling and subtle equestrian-inspired details.
Practical footwear is a key focus right now as designers develop luxe interpretations on sneakers (Celine, Dior, Chanel), and also man-style tailored loafers. A good pair of boots is one of those seasonal footwear necessities particularly when the weather takes a turn. The latest boot offerings work just as well worn over jeans as they do with this season's longer skirt hemlines for a sartorial nod to the 70s. The classic two-tone Church's boot from Scotties boutique is the perfect option for all-day, everyday wear paired with a pair of jeans and a belted, oversized coat.
For his pre-autumn 2014 collection, Alexander Wang focused on boots that went even higher than the knee, grazing the thigh for a new direction and creating an interesting silhouette in the process. His current footwear collection also highlights some serious boot offerings such as the "Muse" boot, complete with signature Wang cut-out heel.
You don't have to know about dressage either to take full advantage of riding boot styles.
