Fall Boot Guide 2013

We first spotted this boot length on the 3.1 Phillip Lim and Balmain runways, but you can bring this trend to the streets with a short mini skirt or leather leggings.

3.1 Phillip Lim Ora Runway Over-The-Knee Buckle-Back Boot, $975; bergdorfgoodman.com

Vionnet Suede/ Leather Over-The-Knee Boots, $1,810; stylebop.com

Sergio Rossi Suede Leather High Heel Boots, $1,510; stylebop.com

Gianvito Rossi Suede Over the Knee Boot, $1,570; barneys.com

Balmain Suede Over-The-Knee Boots, $2,095; stylebop.com

3.1 Phillip Lim Kitty Thigh High Pointed Boot, $813.99; my-wardrobe.com

Chinese Laundry Flash Boots, $129.95; chineselaundry.com

H&M Flat Boots, $129.95; hm.com

Styles that just graze the knee, feel functional, fashionable, and fresh for fall. Match them perfectly with knee-length dresses and coats, as seen at Calvin Klein.

Givenchy Gaiter Leather Wedge Boots, $2,108; mytheresa.com

Alexander Wang Sigrid Cutout-Heel Leather Boots, $995; net-a-porter.com

Saint Laurent Hunting Knee Boot, $1,595; barneys.com

Theyskens' Theory Atello Tall Boots, $995; shopbop.com

Jimmy Choo Malden Suede Knee-High Boots, $1,295; mytheresa.com

Diane Von Furstenberg Paula Boot, $498; zappos.com

Salvatore Ferragamo Robespierre Boots, $895; zappos.com

Frye Shirley Boots With Riding Plate, $318.40 (on sale); shopbop.com

Tory Burch Juliet Riding Boot, $525; toryburch.com

Hitting somewhere between the knee and the ankle, the mid-calf boot is a classic that will last you this season—and beyond. Pair with feminine skirts and dresses as seen at Chloé pre-fall.