fall is officially here, and it’s time to start shopping for the season’s a lot of covetable boots. We already gave you an introduction of the top trending shoes for fall 2016, but we’re taking things a step further. Boot season runs all the way through winter, and a good pair (or several) are an essential part of every fashion girl’s wardrobe. Boots are normally far a lot more expensive than they’re simpler summer shoe counterparts, though, so making the ideal shopping choices is key. That’s where we come in.

We scoured some of your favorite shopping destinations, and below, we’ve selected five types of boots that’ll be all over the place this season, plus the best representations of each one. get ready to fix of your boot troubles below.

Over-the-Knee Boots

Get ready to see the takeover of over-the-knee boots this season! This elongated boot style is sophisticated and sultry, and on the plus side, when styled correctly, pants may be absolutely optional.

Stuart Weitzman Tieland Suede Over-the-Knee Boot
$800 by means of Net-a-Porter

Sam Edelman Elina velvet Over-the-Knee Boots
$275 by means of Net-a-Porter

Gianvito Rossi Suede Over-the-Knee Boots
$1,675 by means of Net-a-Porter

decorated Boots and Booties

We’ve already showed some of the most decorated shoes of the season, but as boots started to make their way to merchants shelves, it was hard not to notice the amount of decorated boots and booties. Whether adorned with fur or complex embroidery, these embellished boots are all you need to kick your boot style up a notch!

Gucci embroidered Knee Boots
$2,480 by means of Gucci

Manolo Blahnik Insopo floral embroidered ankle Boot
$1,025 by means of Bergdorf Goodman

Schutz Henriette Suede Rabbit fur Booties
$350 by means of Saks

Botine

Nothing says fall quite like your ubiquitous black and neutral ankle boots. These classic boots are a fall staple because they are the best transition shoe from summer sandals and they add the best finishing touch to your cropped ankle jeans and boot cut jeans. No matter how you style them, you’ll always be comfortable and chic!

Christian Louboutin Karistrap leather ankle Boots
$1,095 by means of Bergdorf Goodman

Aquazzura Rasputine embellished Suede ankle Boot
$1,250 by means of Net-a-Porter

Rag & Bone Dalia Suede ankle Bootie
$575 by means of Bergdorf Goodman

Lace-Up Booties

Lace-up booties add a little extra something to your normal ankle boot. These boots are versatile enough to wear casually to work or on a fun Friday night. Either way, you can’t go wrong with a lace-up boot, and if it’s a velvet lace-up boot, even better!

Gianvito Rossi Suede Lace-Up Boots
$1,295 by means of Bergdorf Goodman

Jimmy Choo Mavy velvet Boots
$895 by means of Net-a-Porter

Saint Laurent Fringed Suede Lace-Up Boots
$995 by means of Neiman Marcus

cold weather Boots

While we all would love a snow-free wintertime (I would at least!), we need to sensible and expect that mother Nature isn’t always going to embrace us with ideal weather. It’s wise to invest in at least one pair of cold-weather boots and these lug sole boots will making trekking through snow and rain a bit a lot more bearable and that’s worth every penny.

hunter original refined rain Boot
$195 by means of Nordstrom

Sorel Caribou Boots
$150 by means of ShopBop

rag & Bone Rubber ankle Moto Rainboot
$225 by means of Bergdorf Goodman