The unofficial uniform of well-heeled women everywhere, knee-high boots step up the game of any ensemble, from sleek midi dresses to light separates. But our question is: are you team timeless, or team trendy? Saint Laurent and Christian Louboutin keep things classic in capsule-wardrobe tones, while the likes of Gucci and Dolce&Gabbana aim to keep eyes on the ground with look-at-me styles to build your outfit around.

A good pair of ankle boots is our feet’s equivalent to a loyal best friend. For Autumn/Winter 2022, chunky-soled flatform styles continue to reign supreme, whether in stompy combat-boot form à la Givenchy or moulded Chelsea-boot iterations from Loewe. Lace-up or slip-on; whichever you prefer, these hefty soles will weather a storm or two.

This year has been no stranger to platform shoes, largely thanks to brands like Versace and Valentino, whose viral Mary-Jane styles have been filling our Instagram feeds (and our wish lists). As we head into winter, the trend shows no sign of slowing down, with both brands applying their super-stacked soles to autumnal ankle boots, flanked in good company by the likes of Christian Louboutin and Amina Muaddi.

Spotted this year on certified trendsetters Kendall Jenner, FKA Twigs, Emily Ratajkowski and more, cowboy boots have made their way out of Nashville to become the ultimate cool-girl shoe. When it comes to silhouettes, a mid-calf length is usually the sweet-spot, but it’s up to you how literally you want to wear the Wild-West look. True to its irreverent ethos, Ganni plays up to classic cowboy tropes with embroidered detailing and a slanted block heel, while brands like Isabel Marant and Paris Texas pay subtler tributes with slouchy boho shapes and steel-tipped toes.