50+ Best Black Boots for Women This Fall & Winter 2025
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When mulling over an investment purchase, the most important question to consider is: Will I actually wear this? If you’re shopping for a pair of black boots for women—often, the first order of the season—the answer is a resounding yes. You can’t go wrong with a great pair of boots in the classic hue. We’re always looking for that one item we’ll wear again and again; something that’s both useful, special, works with everything we already have, and feels appropriate for any occasion—a black boot ticks all of those boxes.
Vogue’s Favorite Black Boots for Women
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The Easy Heel
Toteme The Mid Heel Chelsea boots
The Everyday Platform
The Row leather ankle boots
The Cool Combat
Aeyde Isa leather ankle boots
The right pair can be styled with jeans or a dress, for day or night, and is simple and anonymous enough that you’re never worried about repeating; you could wear the same fall boots every day without thinking twice. Which is all the more reason to invest in a really, really good pair that’s both exciting and durable enough to withstand your daily life. That’s why we’re turning our attention to the luxe, no-nonsense designer black boots black boots for women, below.
Tall Order
The thigh is the limit this season. From Alaïa to Khaite, there are so many brands making over-the-knee boots that are undeniably stunning, set on a variety of heel heights.
Alaïa
90 over-the-knee boots
Jil Sander
leather over-the-knee boots
Stella McCartney
Spur brushed alter mat boots
Zara
high shaft heeled boots
Knee-High
Knee-high boots are perhaps the most classic and wearable of the bunch. Invest in a sleek tall boot with a heel (choose your height!) for fall.
Staud
Wally knee boots
Free People
Kiki kitten heel boots
Saint Laurent
Francoise boots
Loeffler Randall
Goldy knee boots
Straight and Structured
An equally wearable variation of the heeled knee-high is this straight and structured riding-boot style. Miu Miu, Toteme, and Stuart Weitzman have all put their own spin on the once-again trendy style.
Miu Miu
knee high boots
Stuart Weitzman
Celia riding boots
Toteme
The Riding knee boots
Legres
80 leather knee boots
High-Shine
High-shine boots are a new stand out of the season, with a texture that feels super luxe, but also easy to style and integrate with your wardrobe. An added bonus, they’re more water-resistant compared to suede if you’re shopping for something other than a standard black leather boot.
Loulou de Saison
Joan knee boots
Toteme
croc-effect leather knee boots
Paris Texas
Bettina croc-effect leather boots
Massimo Dutti
embossed leather ankle boots
Lace-Up, Girls
Whether you’re ready to battle the snow or simply love a chunky boot, a combat boot delivers chunky edge. Bring on the drama with Bottega Veneta’s lug-sole take or go understated with Prada’s bestselling pair.
Aeyde
Isa leather ankle boots
Bottega Veneta
lace-up leather ankle boots
Maison Margiela
Tabi ankle boots
Prada
brushed leather ankle boots
Short and Sweet
Nothing beats a classic ankle boot. Keep it short and sweet with the timeless silhouette in Gianvito Rossi’s classic version with a block heel or The Row’s subtly heavier pull-on shape.
The Row
Nobilis ankle boots
Gianvito Rossi
Spencer booties
Jamie Haller
The Lennon boots
Banana Republic
Italian leather ankle boots
Chelsea Girl
With roots in London’s fashionable Chelsea scene, the aptly-named Chelsea boot has become a timeless wardrobe staple due to its ease of wear and comfort.
Cos
leather chelsea boots
Staud
Wally leather Chelsea boots
Manolo Blahnik
Chelata 30 Chelsea boots
Proenza Schouler
Bronco leather Chelsea boots
Cute Kittens
Kitten heel boots offer height without sacrificing comfort. The style is a perennial editor favorite, with options across the price spectrum, from Toteme to J.Crew.
Toteme
The Mid Heel Chelsea boots
A.Emery
Ophelia boots
J.Crew
Stevie ankle boots
Khaite
Arizona boots
Extra Low
A twist on the kitten, the extra-low bootie features a teeny tiny heel. The trend, while highly wearable, is also design-forward with brands like The Row and Le Monde Beryl offering fresh, sculpted shapes and ultra-pointed toes.
Neous
Idra ankle boots
Le Monde Beryl
Allegra croc-effect Chelsea boots
The Row
Uxor suede ankle boots
By Malene Birger
Micella boots
Biker Gang
Buckle up! The moto trend continues, thanks to tough takes created by Burberry and Golden Goose. Whether you choose a mid-calf boot, one with a square toe, or a looser fit to accommodate a wide calf, this style of leather boots is a bestseller for a reason.
Frye
Kate harness boots
Burberry
soft saddle low boots
Manolo Blahnik
Sulaltra buckled ankle boots
Golden Goose
buckled leather knee boots
Sock Effect
Fashion girls love a sock boot this season. The slim, ankle-hugging style is a delicate and subversive take on the typical women’s black boot. Khaite’s pair, as well as a style from newcomer Herbert Levine, are sure to sell out.
Dries Van Noten
leather ankle boots
Khaite
Apollo flat ankle boots
Gucci
Jordaan ankle boots
Herbert Levine
All In All 30 ankle boots
On the Platform
If you need an extra boost (in height or in attitude) a platform boot might just be your shoe of the season. The Row’s popular zip-up combat style has made this genre a must-have.
The Row
leather ankle boots
R13
Stack platform boots
Bottega Veneta
Torino moto ankle boots
Mansur Gavriel
Marion boots
Intentional Slouch
The most bohemian boot offering of the season, slouchy boots bring a bit of rock ’n roll attitude to any outfit. Khaite’s come with a stacked heel and a hard-to-achieve-out-of-the box patina, while Gianvito Rossi’s stiletto heels are perfect for elevating a look, be it a one-and-done sweater dress or a jacket and midi skirt look.
Khaite
Clive boots
Paris Texas
Jane knee boots
Gianvito Rossi
pointed toe boots
Manolo Blahnik
Calasso 90 ankle boots