First rule of autumn? You can never go wrong with a pair of black boots. After all, they are the ultimate every-season shoe. From the cooler months to the festive season [1] and well into spring and summer, a classic black boot is always in style.
The amount of gorgeous black boots available online is literally endless, so we've narrowed down the best options by price and shape. Some of our favourite boot styles for autumn 2021 are: classic Chelsea boots, sleek ankle boots, fun chunky boots, retro platform boots, '60s knee highs, sexy over-the-knee boots, and lace-up combat boots.
We're especially loving the offerings from cool mid-range brands Miista, Ganni, and Vince, while more affordable options from & Other Stories, Mango, and Urban Outfitters are simply gorgeous. Price-wise, a good quality black boot is a smart investment since it's the kind of shoe that you can wear all year — from your leisurely morning walks to trekking the city for essential journeys.
Ahead, are 21 of the most beautifully crafted little boots we've found online, starting at £40.
Shop: Ankle Boots
& Other Stories Squared Toe Leather Sock Boots [3] (£135)
Miista Larisa Black Brown Boots
Miista Larisa Black Brown Boots [4] (£304)
RAID Wide Fit Mirren Ankle Boots
RAID Wide Fit Mirren Ankle Boots [5] (£40)
Shop: Combat Boots
Dr Martens Pascal 8 Eye Boots [6] (£149)
Carvela Strategy 2
Carvela Strategy 2 [7] (£150)
UNIF Phrankie Boot
UNIF Phrankie Boot [8] (£150)
Shop: Platform Boots
Vagabond Tara Boots [9] (£140)
H&M Platform Boots
H&M Platform Boots [10] (£30)
UO Brink Platform Black Sock Boots
UO Brink Platform Black Sock Boots [11] (£55)
Shop: Knee High Boots
UO Vix Knee High Black Boots [12] (£110)
GANNI Leather Knee-High Western Boots
GANNI Leather Knee-High Western Boots [13] (£475)
Vince Kellen 55 Knee Boots
Vince Kellen 55 Knee Boots [14] (£111, originally £555)
Shop: Over the Knee Boots
Stuart Weitzman Reserve Boots [15] (£650)
Russel & Bromley Scrunch Over The Knee Boot
Russel & Bromley Scrunch Over The Knee Boot [16] (£375)
Vagabond Eyra Boots
Vagabond Eyra Boots [17] (£180)
Shop: Chelsea Boots
& Other Stories Leather Chelsea Boots [18] (£120)
Reike Nen Platform Chelsea Boots
Reike Nen Platform Chelsea Boots [19] (£474)
Woman by Common Projects Winter Chelsea Boots
Woman by Common Projects Winter Chelsea Boots [20] (£525)
Shop: Chunky Boots
UNIF Dada Boot [21] (£105)
Mango Leather Chunky Sole Chelsea Boot
Mango Leather Chunky Sole Chelsea Boot [22] (£90)
Bershka Contrast Ankle Boots with Front Zip
Bershka Contrast Ankle Boots with Front Zip [23] (£40)