If there's one key buy for fall, it's a fresh pair of boots. As someone who has a bit of a shoe obsession, I find myself investing in a great new boot silhouette to carry me through the season, so I always keep my eye on the latest round of trends. The F/W 22 collections had many styles that piqued my interest, but there were five standout silhouettes that have defined themselves as the it-buys.

We saw designers like Miu Miu and Balenciaga focus on an edgy approach to getting dressed where boots featured grunge accents and silver hardware. Styling was also top of mind as well, with second-skin boots replacing leggings under micro hemlines.

One thing is for certain: There are so many cool silhouettes coming down the pipeline that I'm very ready for. Here, see the five fall boot trends that are about to be huge.

The edgy look was seen all over the F/W 22 collection from heavy-duty leather jackets to buckled skirts. And with biker style back in full swing, it's no wonder that moto boots are coming back with it. They remind me of the combat-style boots that have been popular in the past few seasons with a lot more added hardware.

While you'll see that waders were highly seen on the runways, so was the opposing style—second-skin boots.

Think of them as a sleek replacement for leggings, as they were often seen styled under dresses or skirts.

Trends move fast, but classics often remain. Riding boots have been popular for a couple of seasons now, and they're choosing to stay.

If you're someone who is always willing to try out the most trend-forward pieces, platform boots are the style for you. They made a huge statement at Versace and Valentino Molly Goddard and fit into the larger platform-shoe trend that has swept runways past.

When I first saw this on the runway I knew it might be a bit more niche, but if you're willing to take risks, why not? Extra-tall boots made a comeback this season, but the wide-leg feature of waders were the ones that stood out.

Fishing wear being fashionable was not on my 2022 bingo card.

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