To top the utilitarian trend I’ve spotted on several collections, designers have spoiled us with some amazing boots that will let you ride Fall/Winter in style like never before. Directly inspired from equestrian boots, military galoshes or boxing high-top sneakers, there are boots for everyone and every day. This will be probably an exhaustive list of the most amazing boots seen during the menswear Fall 2010 fashion shows. My favorites? Louis Vuitton for their versatility.

Bottega Veneta

Burberry

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As seen on the runway

After succeeding to Slimane in 2007, former assistant Kris Van Assche has begun to put his own signature to Dior Homme. More minimalist and casual, you may disagree but I consider his line a little sportswear just by looking at how Kris emphasized volumes. The new Dior Homme “Haute-”sneakers are available now. The high-top model is definitely different from what we used to see. It comes in beige, white or black, made of leather and the lacing is actually at the top part of the shoe to create a great effect above the ankles. They remind me of more upscale boxing shoes. The zipper is surprisingly located in the back of the shoe, probably to make sure your feet getting into it easily. The line is completely with mid-high and low sneakers, all good-looking and love the old-school vibe with the double-velcro.

Stella McCartney Fall 2009

You can call me a fetishist if I tell you I think thigh-high boots can make a woman look absolutely sexy. Thigh-high heeled boots have definitely a sexual factor on me and most of the men, either they can look adorable and elegant, or totally slutty if someone does not know how to pull this off (…or maybe that woman is a street hooker). But how many women I see failing to wear these type of boots properly. Everything is in the legs. To wear thigh high boots you must be confident and not ashamed to show your legs (which means no skirts). If they are thin and long, that’s one great way to refine your silhouette. Now you are ready to kill the streets.

Rodarte Fall 2009

Ohne Titel Fall 2009

Isabel Marant Fall 2009

Chloe Fall Winter 2009 campaign

Vintage white lace up ankle boots

It would have been a perfect gift for a size 8 friend. Those circa 80’s white ankle boots are stunning. Too bad it’s gone… Check persephone’s vintage shop on Etsy for other cool stuffs.

Photo thanks to Garance Doré

There is always the question about how you should wear your shoes or do they wear you. Well, after looking at this picture, there is no doubt the way you wear your favorites pumps can make you look stunning. Thanks to Garance Doré for posting this great pair of the famous Vivienne Westwood pirate boots. Seasons after seasons, these boots are still the coolest to wear, but nevertheless the way you dig into these makes the difference. I always loved used leather and a bit loosen up so they fit you perfectly and keep your feet comfy, that’s probably why I can’t get ride of my boots! I’ll probably need to go to a shoe repair store soon to replace the sole…

The latest VW pirate boots can be found on Hervia.com, the new collection comes in suede though, probably go on ebay to find an older season.

Fashion has already been closely in relation with music. Clearly, who has not been influenced by our favorite artists and bands? All the musical cultures have created street styles that today influence designers and retailers, and vice-versa.

While I was preparing for my long getaway packing and making a music playlist on my iPod – I was listening to Cassette Kids, a Sydney-based rock group that I’ve discovered a few month ago. While I’ve been neglecting to watch their music videos until now, I was surprised to catch the beautiful singer Katrina Noorbergen wearing the famous Chloe Sevigny x Opening Ceremony buckle boots. And the see-through dress over a black body suit – so sexy!

Click the image to watch the music video

This is the first single from the Cassette Kids forthcoming debut album “Nothing On TV”, directed by renowned fashion photographer Pierre Toussant. The single will be released on the 30th of October and the album is expected in early 2010. For more information head to their website or MySpace page.

My posts about Alexander Wang always tend to subjectivity due to all my admiration for this genius designer. No wonder he generates such adulation every time he launches a new line. And don’t get me wrong this new footwear collection is another footstep in Wang-worshipping. On November 1st, the new 2010 resort shoe line will be available at his website. Despite a design close to the famous creepers, the new line cut out the buckles and studs that we see on everyone’s shoes today. The new collection is a bit more conservative and experiments materials never seen before by Wang, just in line with his Spring 2010 collection. I love the Saharian shoe with a wooden heel. (more…)

A little air of motorcycles came from the runways for this Fall/Winter 2009 season. Ankle boots or classic high-heel are back with a lot of buckles. Ideal to thrive during the cold winter with fierce, buckles give a strong and sexy look to your outfit. Perfectly paired with a mini dress or second-skin/deconstructed leggings.

All these shoes can be found at net-a-porter.com.

Frida Giannini is a smart woman, the Gucci Creative Director knows how to reach the pop culture and the trendsetters. She found in Mark Ronson the right teammate, the NY-based English DJ & producer is a very stylish man. Mark and Frida teamed-up to create a collection of limited edition sneakers. The three styles the brand is previewing include a chukka, a deck shoe, and a more traditional sneaker, which, with their bright colorways and preppy styling, call to mind the footwear of another of Ronson’s favorite lines, Band of Outsiders. Each sneaker will incorporates Gucci’s logo and come with a 12-inch vinyl record with exclusive tracks from Mark Ronson.

I don’t think Mark Ronson could have refused Gucci’s collaboration, he explained: “I spent many many years as an avid sneaker collector, so I wanted to make sure these Gucci shoes were truly special, both from an aesthetic point of view and a collectable one.” Avid kick collectors will no doubt want them all.

Gucci x Ronson’s upcoming sneakers will be available only at the pop-up shops specially designed for this collection. The Gucci flash store opens in New York this October before traveling to Miami, London, Berlin, Paris, Hong-Kong and Tokyo.

Ronson’s Gucci sneakers will be priced for $500 to $600 starting in NYC this October 23.

Chloë Sevigny is slowly making her way as a designer, after some unfortunate reactions from online readers about her past collections, her long awaited Fall 2009 collection for Opening Ceremony arrived and just looks much better.

Among the designer’s first unisex collection, Chloe created a pair of very cute wedges that will always manages to be the perfect final touch of your outfit. These much coveted buckle boots, comes in both black leather and suede, are effortlessly paired with the collection’s Faire Isle printed knits, floral button downs, and meticulously tailored moleskin trousers. With her inspirations ranging all the way from James Dean to English Punk era to New England prep. The boots are also available at Creatures of Comfort, a bit pricey…anyone?