EVERY BOOT TREND DOMINATING FALL 2018.

Is it even Fall if you haven't bought your first new pair of boots? Of course not. They're an important investment, as footwear goes. Your boots can take you from early Autumn through Winter, then into Spring with just a few style swaps (that is a breezy floral dress for a chunky knit + midi skirt and back again). This year, prepare to choose from more than a few try-worthy trends. These are the must-have fall boots the street-style crowd has already been sporting.

1) Cowgirl boots: the western-inspired footwear trend has seen a boost thanks to the likes of influencers who have been rocking them in a way that's much more “Rodeo drive style” than “Traditional rodeo”.

2) Slouchy 80's inspired boots: there's no denying the 80's have made a major return for Fall 2018. While we're leaving our leg-warmers, shoulder pads and big hair in the past for now, we're joining fashion girls everywhere by embracing the slouchy-boots trend.

3) Animal print boots: it's footwear gone wild! Leopard, snake and zebra are just some of the animal prints on offer to enliven the dark season in style. So, follow your instincts and get on board with a version in any heel and shaft height that will get your look instantly on trend.

4) White/Red boots: two of the most unexpected trends of the last year have surprisingly staying power. White/red boots are sticking around for Fall, so allowing us to wear light outfits to match them and making transitional dressing that much easier.

5) Combat boots: whether it's 90's nostalgia or a style metaphor for the many battles women are currently fighting, combat boots are alive again and well for Fall. Certainly, they are a favourite among the youngest, who like to wear them grunge-style and, we must admit it, have more occasions to wear them, but they are worn also by more grown-up fashion girls, who soften this eccentric trend by matching it with feminine fabrics and prints.

6) Hiker boots: they're a bit less punk than combat boots, but just as in demand this Fall. No matter if you're not headed to rough terrain, this outdoor-inspired option looks as good with more indooor-friendly outfits like pleated skirts and dresses.

7) Knee-high leather boots: this shaft height was sidelined by over-the-knee boots in recent seasons, but no longer. Knee-high boots are ready for their comeback season this Fall, ah ah!, and they come in many iterations that encompass other trends.

8) High shine boots: metallic finishes are proving very successful in making outfits. These bold boots are the lazy girl's ultimate style ruse: just pair them with a tee and jeans and watch your look become a personal style signature.

9) Kitten-heel ankle boots: our love affair for kitten heels shows no sign of abating, and we're here for it. They're flattering on both short and tall women, and allow us to benefit from not being in pain after a day on the cobbles.

Personally, I'm a great fan of boots, since they're so comfy and warm in Winter: My favourite trends are the "slouchy boot" and the "knee-high leather" ones, since in spite of being a fashion girl, I'm still prone to choose more classic styles. Now it's up to you, dear readers: what's your favourite trend?