The Find: 17 great pairs of boots that’ll get you excited for cooler temperatures
The Find: 17 great pairs of boots that’ll get you excited for cooler temperatures
By Jean Grant | October 30, 2014
By Jean Grant | 10/30/2014
It’s around this time of year that most women realize they’ll have to ditch their favourite sneakers for something a bit sturdier. Cue the tedious task of finding that perfect pair of boots—because chances are, if you’re planning to drop a few hundred dollars on footwear (well-made boots never come cheap), you’ll want something that works with every kind of outfit. With that in mind, here are 17 pairs of extremely cute all-purpose boots, from functional Chelsea booties to elegant two-toned knee-highs.
297156 There's lots to love about these <strong>Aldo</strong> ankle boots, but we're particularly pleased with the sturdy sole, which looks like it'll keep you a few inches above the slush. $70, <em><a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca/en/women/new-arrivals/c/101/THEALLAN/p/34772025-28" target="_blank">aldoshoes.com </a></em> The Find: Fall Boots https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-01-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-01.jpg 1000 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/find-boots/slide/the-find-cool-temp-boots-01/ the-find-cool-temp-boots-01 0 0
297165 Pair <strong>Frye'</strong>s riding boot with a wide-brimmed hat and Aztec sweater, and you've nailed country-chic. (Not cheaply, though.) $668, <em>available at <a href="http://www.gravitypope.com/shoes/product/21289-frye-77568-whs-dorado-riding" target="_blank">gravitypope.com</a></em> The Find: Fall Boots https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-10-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-10.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/find-boots/slide/the-find-cool-temp-boots-10/ the-find-cool-temp-boots-10 0 0
297167 This riding boot from <strong>Nine West</strong> is very affordable, and has the added benefit of being completely waterproof. $99, <em><a href="https://www.ninewest.ca/product.asp?productid=15729" target="_blank">ninewest.com</a></em> The Find: Fall Boots https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-12-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-12.jpg 1000 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/find-boots/slide/the-find-cool-temp-boots-12/ the-find-cool-temp-boots-12 0 0
297166 Fans of the Chelsea boot will love this durable version from Frye. Instead of basic black, we we like this deep wine hue. $358, <em>available at <a href="http://www.gravitypope.com/shoes/product/27717-frye-76828-dbn-phillip-chelsea" target="_blank">gravitypope.com</a></em> The Find: Fall Boots https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-11-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-11.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/find-boots/slide/the-find-cool-temp-boots-11/ the-find-cool-temp-boots-11 0 0
297160 For those who can't bear to abandon summer <strong>Nikes</strong> just yet, <strong>Topshop </strong>has created a boot that looks like a sneaker. $75, <em>available at <a href="http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/thebay/shoes/womens-boots/brighton-buckle-boot-0001-42b29gwht--24" target="_blank">thebay.com</a></em> The Find: Fall Boots https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-05-e1414680130244-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-05.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/find-boots/slide/the-find-cool-temp-boots-05/ the-find-cool-temp-boots-05 0 0
297157 This red ankle boot is a perfect way to embrace this season's western trend. $150, <em><a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca/en/women/new-arrivals/c/101/BUGIANO/p/35123502-62" target="_blank">aldoshoes.com</a></em> The Find: Fall Boots https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-02-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-02.jpg 1000 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/find-boots/slide/the-find-cool-temp-boots-02/ the-find-cool-temp-boots-02 0 0
297161 If you prefer something little simpler, this minimalist bootie from<strong> Calvin Klein</strong> will take you anywhere. $220, <em>available at <a href="http://heelboy.com/product-gallery-details-lightbox/7759" target="_blank">heelboy.com</a></em> The Find: Fall Boots https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-06-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-06.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/find-boots/slide/the-find-cool-temp-boots-06/ the-find-cool-temp-boots-06 0 0
297162 Though a little less multi-functional, this new desert boot (a collaboration between <strong>Woolrich </strong>and<strong> Clarks)</strong> looks extremely cozy. $130, <em>available at <a href="http://www.gravitypope.com/shoes/product/24561-clarks-originals-64820-desert-boot" target="_blank">gravitypope.com</a></em> The Find: Fall Boots https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-07-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-07.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/find-boots/slide/the-find-cool-temp-boots-07/ the-find-cool-temp-boots-07 0 0
297158 If you're looking to splurge, the heel cut-out adds serious style to these lizard-embossed <strong>Alexander Wang</strong> booties. $750, <em>available at <a href="http://www.gravitypope.com/shoes/product/27193-alexander-wang-306134p14blo-gabi" target="_blank">gravitypope.com</a></em> The Find: Fall Boots https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-03-e1414680108637-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-03.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/find-boots/slide/the-find-cool-temp-boots-03/ the-find-cool-temp-boots-03 0 0
297164 For a look that's laid-back and functional, we like the the double-layer zipper on these <strong>Mia</strong> boots. $150, <em>available at <a href="http://heelboy.com/product-gallery-details-lightbox/7761" target="_blank">heelboy.com </a></em> The Find: Fall Boots https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-09-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-09.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/find-boots/slide/the-find-cool-temp-boots-09/ the-find-cool-temp-boots-09 0 0
297190 Chain laces give some extra edge to a simple <strong>Zara</strong> boot. $159, <em><a href="http://www.zara.com/ca/en/shoes---bags/woman/shoes/leather-lace-up-booties-with-chains-c665017p2072559.html" target="_blank">zara.com</a></em> The Find: Fall Boots https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/zara11-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/zara11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/zara11.jpg 1000 668 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/find-boots/slide/zara11/ zara11 0 0
297168 That said, a buckle or two done right (like on this <strong>Sam Edelman</strong> shoe) is still ultra-chic. $200, <em>available at <a href="http://heelboy.com/product-gallery-details-lightbox/7423" target="_blank">heelboy.com</a></em> The Find: Fall Boots https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-13-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-13.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/find-boots/slide/the-find-cool-temp-boots-13/ the-find-cool-temp-boots-13 0 0
297169 This simple <strong>Stuart Weitzman</strong> bootie would look stylish at work or out for cocktails. (Though they appear shiny, they're unfortunately not waterproof.) $525, <em><a href="http://www.stuartweitzman.ca/eng/products/modesto/?DepartmentId=27&DepartmentGroupId=-1" target="_blank">stuartweitzman.ca</a></em> The Find: Fall Boots https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-14-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-14.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/find-boots/slide/the-find-cool-temp-boots-14/ the-find-cool-temp-boots-14 0 0
297172 <strong>Vince Camuto</strong> makes these two-tone knee-high boots, which manage to be elegantly simple as well as unique. For a fall look, pair them with woolen tights and a cozy sweater. $580, <em><a href="http://www.vincecamuto.com/sukey/VI-SUKEY.html?dwvar_VI-SUKEY_colormaterial=401%20SEBZBC" target="_blank">vincecamuto.ca</a></em> The Find: Fall Boots https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-17-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-17.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-17.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/find-boots/slide/the-find-cool-temp-boots-17/ the-find-cool-temp-boots-17 0 0
297170 Topshop lace-ups are ideal for stomping around the city. $130, <em>available at <a href="http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/thebay/shoes/womens-boots/awesome-lace-up-boots-0001-32a14gbdx--24" target="_blank">thebay.com</a></em> The Find: Fall Boots https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-15-e1414680154992-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-15.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/find-boots/slide/the-find-cool-temp-boots-15/ the-find-cool-temp-boots-15 0 0
297163 Want waterproof feet without the clunky feeling of actual rain boots? These <strong>Cougar</strong> shoes may be for you. $75,<em> available at <a href="http://heelboy.com/product-gallery-details-lightbox/7940" target="_blank">heelboy.com</a></em> The Find: Fall Boots https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-08-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-find-cool-temp-boots-08.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/find-boots/slide/the-find-cool-temp-boots-08/ the-find-cool-temp-boots-08 0 0
297185 For a more rugged look, <strong>Roots</strong> boots are still as practical as ever. We love the camo update on this classic style. $208, <em><a href="http://canada.roots.com/womens-footwear-shoes-and-boots/womens-tuff-boot-camo/16020231,default,pd.html?selectedColor=D20&cgid=ShoesWomensShoesAndBoots&start=26&q=#start=1" target="_blank">roots.com</a></em> The Find: Fall Boots https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ROOTS-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ROOTS.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ROOTS.jpg 670 670 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/find-boots/slide/roots/ roots 0 0