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The Only 2020 Boot Trends I’m Wearing This Fall

Staying warm, cozy, and comfortable is the main strategy to fashionably surviving the next five to six months.

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Shahirah Ahmed
Oct. 22, 2020 07:55AM EST

Summer came and went faster than any of us could have imagined, leaving us to fend for ourselves in the upcoming cold weather months. While everyday life slowly returns to normal, boot season is upon us and now is the perfect time to start shopping for the necessary footwear to complete our fall/winter wardrobes. As we begin to reappear on the outside, investing in boots that are versatile as much as they are practical is key when shopping for the latest trends.

While frigid temperatures lie ahead of us, staying warm, cozy, and comfortable is the main strategy to fashionably surviving the next five to six months.

Here are my favorite fashion-forward boot styles I intend to wear again and again all season long.

tall slouchy boots style

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The tall slouchy boot, reminiscent of bold 80's era fashion, made its debut last year in the fall of 2019 and is sure to be all over our feeds yet again in 2020. With a relaxed yet voluminous feel of material gathered at the ankles, this boot is the chicest boot you'll slide into this cold-weather season. Paired with both a faux leather blazer and nude skirt topped with an all-white tube top for a not so casual first dinner date night look.

black woman wearing tall boots style

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yellow snakeskin boots outfit

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snakeskin boots outfit

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As charming as other boot styles may be, nothing compares to a python-embossed stiletto boot to complete your fall must-haves. Animal print is always a go-to when searching for the perfect winter boots, however, snakeskin is the latest trend in exotic prints. These electrifying bold yellow calf boots make all of my shoe dreams come true, including the not so high heel that makes them easier to wear all day long. Wearing a subtle pinstripe blazer jacket and high-waist leather shorts, this is a super chic outfit choice for a transitional summer-to-fall look.

animal print boots

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chunky platform boots

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The chunky platform sole is slowly stomping its way back into our lives while becoming one of the biggest boot trends on the rise for fall/winter 2020. Dr. Martens classic lace-up boots are one of a kind and known by many generations for its grunge aesthetic and youthful counterculture fashion appeal. With the ability to adapt to almost every outfit when paired, these boots are a staple for the cold weather months and will never go out of style. I wore my high-rise platform Doc Martens with a two-toned one-piece knit romper as well as a yellow blazer for a modern-yet-90s take on this chunky boot style.

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Shahirah Ahmed
Shahirah Ahmed is a content creator, influencer and fashion stylist residing in Los Angeles, CA. Originally from Sacramento, CA she decided to pursue a career in the fashion industry once realizing she had the power to turn her dreams into reality. A year after obtaining her degree in Fashion Merchandising, Shahirah launched her namesake fashion blog for tall women with larger shoe sizes in 2015. Keep up with her daily looks on Instagram @shahirahahmed.
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