The Coolest Fall Shoe Trend You Can Actually Walk for Miles In

There’s nothing better than finding a pair of shoes that not only makes you feel strong, powerful, and ready for anything but is also actually comfortable. Luckily, fall’s coolest shoe trend checks all the boxes. Welcome into your wardrobe chunky Chelsea boots. The practical stompers were seen all over the runways—from Bottega Veneta to Alexander McQueen—where models wore thick platform rubber soles that exuded a punk-rock feel. Dark and ominous was the vibe, presenting a refreshingly modern and moody addition to our fall wardrobes. The apocalyptic-style boots are supremely cool and easy to walk for miles in due to their sturdy soles. 

So how do you incorporate trending chunky Chelsea boots into your fall outfits? Wear them with your floral fall dresses to toughen up the look, or add a cool-girl edge to your jeans and loose leather trousers. Scroll below for plenty more inspiration on how to wear chunky Chelsea boots, and shop the best out there for every budget.

Chunky soles were paired with faux fur coats at Stella McCartney channeling ’70s vibes.

At Dior, Chelsea boots came ready for the rain in waterproof fabrics with practical soles.

At Valentino’s fall runway show, thick platform wedge soles were paired with pretty, feminine dresses.

Try a crisp pair of white-and-black Chelsea boots with a chic tweed miniskirt and check blazer for a polished-meets-practical outfit.

Ground a statement smock dress with practical chunky-sole boots for a cool-girl look that exudes major personality.

Take fall’s trending leather trousers to new levels of chic by pairing it with a sleek calf-length pair of stomping boots. If you want a designer pair, Bottega Veneta’s boots have been dominating our Insta feeds this season.

Chunky lug soles will ground statement pieces such as a leopard-print coat or a bright-colored bag.

Chunky boots add a cool edge to knitted dresses for an easy fall outfit combination.

The under-$100 pair you’ll unquestionably wear with everything.

Want to venture beyond black? Try a cool chantreuse hue.

For winter, we love these sherpa lined boots.

These are refreshingly cool. 

The perfect boots for crunching in fall leaves.

Pair with a cool floral midi dress.

We love the super chunky sole.

Patent boots will take you seamlessly from day to night.

Your everyday walking boots, found.

A suede pair looks super luxe.

The longer silhouette feels of the moment.

This quality pair will last you a lifetime.

This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

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