This season, it’s all about nostalgic lug soles, the over-the-knee resurgence, and western-inspired silhouettes for ’90s and ‘00s-era looks. Then, of course, there are buzzy trends to give any fall outfit au courant appeal. When dressing up for more formal occasions like a cocktail party or elegant night out, aim for more dramatic silhouettes like a stiletto, angled, or demure kitten heel-your choice to opt for an ankle-skimming, knee-high, or thigh-grazing length. Select an unexpected hue like blue or caper green to play off of a pretty print. When you’ve tossed on a midi dress for work or dinner with friends, minimal block heel, slouchy, and knee-high suede styles are flawless in coordinating shades from neutral tones to colors. For the ultimate in laid-back, a sturdy lug-sole or low stacked-heel reads easy-chic in black, brown, or tan, while minimal mid-calf or to-the-knee designs work well for extra warmth over pants. With casual wear like jeans and sweaters, you can’t go wrong with a suede ankle boot, be it heeled or flat. But autumn’s brisk and refreshing weather makes supple ankle boots, knee-high silhouettes, and heeled varieties all the more appealing, if not downright quintessential.

Cut from luxuriously soft fabric, they’re the boot style you wait all year to wear in crisp temperatures, though, yes they’re entirely acceptable year-round if you’re a die-hard. Few shoe styles compare to the best suede boots in your wardrobe come fall.

Flat black suede boots