When it comes to AW25 dressing, a great pair of boots are non-negotiable. Why? Because they allow you to stomp through the wet weather in style, at once practical and stylish, able to instantly elevate any outfit. Whether you’re stepping out in chic ankle boots or conquering the chill in luxurious knee-highs, we’ve rounded up the must-have pairs from Chadstone’s leading brands. Here are the best boots to stride into AW25 with style and confidence.

Ankle boots are a much loved winter silhouette for a reason–they’re perfect for nailing trans-seasonal dressing. Our favourite styles this season blend chic minimalism with standout details–like Novo’s heeled ‘Kaleyn’ boots, available in delectable cream and espresso (just add a ribbed knit dress or a silk midi skirt), Jo Mercer’s elegant Quince’ boots (perfect with tailored trousers and a wrap-around trench), and R.M Williams’ classic ‘Maya’ Chelsea boots, with their thick wooden heel and elegant tapered toe. For a bold, fashion forward look embrace the on trend sock-style knife-point silhouette of Marine Serre’s trendy jersey-print boots, featuring the French brand’s signature crescent moon motif and available at Incu.

For a polished look that transitions seamlessly from day to night, knee-high boots have long reigned supreme. This season, we’re loving rich textures and striking silhouettes. Maje is offering a stylish cowboy iteration (perfect over jeans, or with a floral printed dress and leather jacket). Jimmy Choo's ‘Cece’ Over The Knee Boots are unapologetically sexy, evoking the best of style with their chiselled toe, western heel, and black leather finished with a debossed Jimmy Choo logo. And at Betts, the ‘Frenchie’ features a square-toe and slim-line silhouette that hugs the leg for all your bourgeois-inspired Parisian fantasties – très chic, non? Just add a classic trench and jeans. At Miu Miu, the ‘Fumé’ leather boots are an bold statement, a hit on the runway thanks to their two-tone colour palette and gold ‘Miu Miu’ logo. They look great with a mini dress (sometimes it pays to brave the cold).

Chunky soles and combat styles are here to stay, adding a modern, masculine edge to your favourite winter and autumn looks. Country Road’s workwear inspired ‘Xanthe’ boot is the perfect blend of masculine and feminine. Jo Mercer’s lug-soled ‘Bertie’ boots feature statement stitching and are available in black leather or khaki suede. Celine’s ‘Triomphe’ boots are made for stomping, with lace-up detailing and delicately stitched ‘C’ motifs. While Sandro’s take have a decided ‘don’t mess with me quality’, with their statement steel cap toe.