Fall Boots Are My Favorite Category to Shop—16 Perfect Pairs From Nordstrom

Espresso was the designated color of the season last fall and I'm predicting it will secure the same honor two years running. Start prepping your closet now with these luxe suede boots.

I am not a round-toe girlie—unless, that round-toe is cartoonishly large. Like with pointed or square-toe, I want my round toe boots to make a statement. And these most certainly do.

Slouchy boots give off a funky edge that traditional silhouettes simply can't manage. Shop them in an expensive-looking fabrication, like suede, to add an additional element of interest.

Just picture these bad boys styled with a skintight LBD and chunky silver jewelry. That's a going-out vibe that hits every single time.

Ankle booties have kind of left the fashion conversation. Style these with a pair of baggy jeans or a maxi dress and you'll understand why they shouldn't.

I don't know who needs to hear this, but your Dr. Martens are not winter boots. You need a soft pair with good tread that can carry you through a nor'easter or two. These Sorel beauties will do all of that—and for $40 off.

Hunter boots are a cult favorite for a reason—they really are that girl. This quilted pair, specifically, feel elevated and unique compared to all the other Hunter boots.

If the void you're looking to fill is that of "hot girl boots"—the kind that would feel right at home at a swanky cocktail lounge—look no further than these saucy Schutz beauties.

They're considered more of a novelty, but motorcycle boots are actually incredibly versatile. Wear yours with dresses, skirts, shorts, and beyond.

Looking for something a bit more rugged and wearable? A good pair of Chelsea boots will be your ride-or-die for everything from nature walks to nights out.

Animal print boots have quickly become the most-worn pair in my very expansive shoe collection. As such, I might be looking to add another print to my lineup.

High-fashion girlies, this one's for you. These are the boot version of a wide-leg trouser: dramatic, edgy, and unfailingly chic.

Super-tall boots can feel intimidating off the jump, but after a few wears, you'll start to reach for them time and again.

Superfluous metallic detailing is the one surefire way to sell me on a product—whether shoes, handbags, or clothes. These sassy suede booties are the epitome of that rule.

I've had the same pair of black cowboy boots for nearly a decade—and I still love them as much as I did on the first day.

Remember in the original Freaky Friday, when Tess emerges from her new makeover in a killer dress and the bitchiest boots you've ever seen?