5 Fall Boot Trends That Feel Dated—and What to Wear Instead

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Dallas fashion blogger showing the hottest fall boot trends and what's out of style for 2026.

Adopting the RIGHT fall boot trends can change absolutely make or break your fall fit. Some styles that were everywhere a few years ago can now make a look feel less current. The good news? You don’t need to replace every pair in your closet. A fresh heel shape, a rich suede finish, or a fun animal print can make your favorite fall outfits feel new again! I’m sharing five boot styles I’m leaving behind and the chic fall boot trends I’m wearing instead.

CHECK OUT MY LATEST YOUTUBE VIDEO FOR DETAILS ON ALL 5 2026 FALL BOOT TRENDS!

SHOP LOOK 1:

A pair of Schutz ankle booties that is one of the hottest 2026 fall boot trends.

KITTEN HEEL BOOTS

Block-Heel Booties Feel Dated: Try a Kitten Heel Instead

Block-heel booties have had their moment, and their chunky shape can feel heavy with today’s outfits. I’m reaching for a kitten-heel bootie instead. It gives me a feminine lift without a high heel, so it’s comfortable and easy to wear. I styled mine with black cigarette jeans and a burgundy bomber jacket. I’m wearing an XS in the jacket and a size 24 in the jeans.

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Dallas fashion influencer for women over 40 wearing a pair of zebra print boots which are one of the 2026's hottest fall boot trends.

BOMBER JACKET (XS) // JEANS (24) // BOOTS // HANDBAG

SHOP LOOK 2:

A pair of zebra print booties that is one of the hottest 2026 fall boot trends.

ZEBRA PRINT BOOTS

Platform Boots Feel Too Heavy: Try Zebra-Print Booties Instead

Platform boots can add a lot of bulk to an outfit. For a lighter statement, I love a low-heel zebra-print bootie. The warm ivory and chocolate-brown pattern feels chic, and the low heel makes these easy to wear. I paired them with wide-leg jeans and a chocolate-brown faux-leather jacket. I’m wearing an XS in the jacket and a size 24 in the jeans.

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Fashion stylist for women over 40 from Dallas wearing a pair of croc embossed booties.

TRENCH COAT (XS) // JEANS (24) // BOOTS // HANDBAG

CROC EMBOSSED BOOTS

Studded Boots Feel Dated: Try Croc-Embossed Booties Instead

Studded boots can make an outfit feel too busy. Croc-embossed booties are a chic alternative, with texture that gives them a luxe look. I chose a chocolate-brown pair with an almond toe and low heel. I wore them with wide-leg jeans and a camel trench that I can belt to define my waist. I’m wearing an XS in the trench and a size 24 in the jeans.

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Over 40 fashion blogger wearing suede chocolate booties with baggy jeans and a navy sweater.

NAVY SWEATER (XS) // JEANS (24) // BOOTS // HANDBAG

SHOP LOOK 4:

A pair of brown suede ankle booties that is one of the hottest 2026 fall boot trends.

SUEDE BOOTIES

Round-Toe Booties Feel Less Current: Try an Almond Toe

Round-toe booties can look less current with today’s jeans. I’m choosing an almond-toe bootie instead. The shape is easy to wear and creates a longer line through the leg. For this look, I paired chocolate-brown suede booties with a navy sweater and dark wide-leg jeans. I’m wearing an XS in the sweater and a size 24 in the jeans.

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Dallas fashion blogger over 40 wearing snake print booties as one of the hottest 2026 fall boot trends.

BURGUNDY SWEATER (XS) // JEANS (24) // BOOTS // HANDBAG

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Snake-Print Booties Add a Fun Twist to the Almond-Toe Trend

A snake-print bootie is another way to wear the flattering almond-toe shape. The print gives the outfit a little more personality than a solid suede boot, while the low heel keeps it comfortable. I styled mine with a burgundy cardigan and jeans for an easy fall look. I’m wearing an XS in the cardigan and a size 24 in the jeans.

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A pair of brown suede slouchy booties that is one of the hottest 2026 fall boot trends.

SLOUCHY BOOTIES

*BONUS BOOT TREND* : Slouchy Boots

Slouchy boots are a bonus trend I’m still deciding how to wear. They feel fashion-forward, and I like the idea of pairing them with relaxed straight-leg jeans. I haven’t ordered these yet, so tell me what you think of the trend!

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