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Home • Accessories

Accessory Obsession: Just Kickin' It

Pound the pavement in style this fall. Funky boots with cool accents steal the show.
By Réneise Francis · Updated October 28, 2020
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01
Well Red

Knee-high boots in an eye-catching shade will add a bit of kick to your ensemble.

“Daring” boots, Charles David, $445, charlesdavid.com.

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02
Snake Style

Go luxe in a snake style with go-go flair.

“Phoebe” snake print boots, Worthington, $55, jcp.com.

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03
Pretty Patchwork

Add excitement to your boot mix with a multi-colored style that has plenty of personality.

“Divina” boots, Jimmy Choo, $1,795, select Jimmy Choo boutiques.

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04
Fringe Benefits

This show-stopping style mixes bold color with fun fringe. Shop out of the box and experiment with a new look.

“Joker” boots, Boutique 9, $300, amazon.com.

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05
Capped Tip Toe

This oxblood cap-toe ankle bootie pairs two of the season’s hottest trends in one.

“Essas” booties, Jessica Simpson Collection, $139, Macy’s.

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06
Need for Tweed

Break up the monotony of an all-leather boot with cozy accent fabrics like wool and tweed.

“Wink” tweed booties, Charles by Charles David, $165, charlesdavid.com.

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07
Tiger Stripes

Earn your fashion stripes in these tiger print, pony-haired boots. The wedge adds an element of comfort while the covered heel gives a taller illusion.

“Camino” booties, Rachel Rachel Roy, $169, rachelroy.com.

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08
Fab Fur

This shearling wrapped ankle boot offers style and warmth in addition to a sleek corseted back.

Corset-back platform booties, Colin Stuart for Victoria’s Secret Catalogue, $128, victoriassecret.com.

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09
Quilted Cool

More than just a basic black boot, this style combines chic leather quilting, a lug sole with a stiletto heel –– the quintessential concrete jungle stomper.

Quilted boots, Topshop Unique, $250, topshop.com.

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10
Chain Reaction

A classic black boot is a must-have, but raise the fierce factor with a little side chain action.

“Yolanda” chain booties, Via Spiga, $325, nordstrom.com.

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MANFRED KOH. ON SET STYLING, GABRIEL RIVERA/RJ BENNETT REPRESENTS.