As the winds pick up and the air turns crisp, there's a palpable shift—both in the atmosphere and in our wardrobes. With winter settling in, we begin to tuck away the golden memories of summer and reach for our favourite layers, coats, and sweaters. It’s the season of introspection and quiet retreat—and the perfect time to refresh our footwear for the colder months ahead. In particular, we're trading pedicure-baring sandals for the chic practicality of boots.

This season, we find ourselves once again drawn to the elegance and versatility of knee-high riding boots. Sleek, timeless, and endlessly wearable, a well-crafted pair is a forever piece. For Autumn/Winter 2025, they’ve taken centre stage, edging out the ubiquitous ankle boot in many style circles. Still, some classics linger in our minds—like the iconic shapes from Gucci and Acne, which remain wardrobe staples for a reason. For something more statement-making, Khaite offers a show-stopping thigh-grazing style that’s made for winter evenings, while Celine continues to deliver on refined, wear-with-everything silhouettes.

Chunky-soled combat boots similarly continue to reign for their blend of toughness and practicality—perfect for grounding feminine winter dresses or elevating off-duty denim. And elsewhere, slouchy suede styles bring a softer, more relaxed silhouette to the mix. For proof, you need only look to the likes of Paris Texas, Chloe, and Isabel Marant, who are bringing sumptuous suede fabrications — some with a touch of Western influence — into the mix.

Or, if it's true timelessness you're looking for, look no further than the classic knee high boot. Tried and tested by just about everyone from Dior to Tony Bianco, the knee-high boot is the ultimate desk-to-drinks companion. Pairing just as perfectly with no-fuss denim as they do a knitted mini dress, knee high boots can be as bold or as demure as you want them to be -- it all comes down to styling.

Ready to refresh your footwear rotation? Below, shop the best winter boots we're loving this season and beyond.

GANNI Black Mid Shaft Embroidered Western Boots

KHAITE Marfa leather knee boots

PARIS TEXAS Janice embellished suede cowboy boots

Shelly Shen Jag Boots

COS Leather Riding Boots

AERE Knee High Cowgirl Leather Boots

DIOR D-Town Boots

THE ROW Leather ankle boots

COPERNI Brown Croco Bridge Tall Boots

Toteme Riding Leather Knee Boots

ALIAS MAE Wynn Boots

ACNE Black Leather Buckle Tall Boots

TONY BIANCO Evysa Espresso Suede Boots

REFORMATION Rosina Ankle Boot

Ecco Women's Metropole Tall Boots

Maison Margiela Tabi Ankle Boots

If you're still hungry for trending footwear, we have a fresh new edit of our favourite ballet flats, here.

Feature image via Paris Texas.