Forget cowboy boots, this polished boot style is set to take over autumn

For Summer 2024 the Western trend had a hold on our wardrobes and saw us wearing everything from fringes to suede and classic cowboy boots. Whilst we're not about to put away our cowboy boots just yet, there is another boot style that has caught our attention. Autumn is here so we are always on the lookout for stylish footwear options to add interest to warmer outfits.

This season, as firmly cemented by the Autumn/Winter 2024 runways, we'll be seeing another all-time favourite boot style take over: riding boots. Riding boots have long been a fashion favourite for adding polish to every day outfits and after a few seasons away from the limelight, they are back thanks to brands like Gucci who have given this classic style new season updates. By adding the signature Gucci metal horsebit to the back of the boot and extending the length to over the knee this classic boot style feels fresh and modern.

Similarly at Christian Dior and Chanel the knee-length boot was styled in a sophisticated manner with chic black turtlenecks and sheer skirts, that serve as excellent office dressing inspiration.

Over on the high street, brands like Massimo Dutti and Reformation are releasing their own autumnal iterations in suede, chocolate brown and classic black. Fussier and more traditional riding boot styles have taken a back seat with this season's styles featuring a higher leg length and occasional metal hardware.

Regardless of what you're looking for, riding boots are a sophisticated autumn boot that can easily be paired over straight leg jeans and a barn jacket or with a sheer skirt and turtleneck, like on the runway. You truly can't go wrong with this one.

Below, I have picked my favourite riding boots available to buy right now, whatever your budget.

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