FALL/WINTER '08/'09

This fall, designers are loosening their belts and tightening up the details. Buckles in all shapes and sizes are appearing on boots as more than a utility feature. These pieces of hardware give depth to traditional silhouettes with a hint of the season’s biker chic attitude. Pair these rough riders with a soft ensemble, as seen by Badgley Mischka, or an outfit with its own rugged style.

Zebu by Apepazza

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Retails for $295

She’ll be ready to hit the danger zone in this classic boot from Apepazza. The brand shows a softer side with a knit cuff and additional knit detail across the upper of Zebu. A diagonal buckle wraps around the heel, adding angles to an otherwise streamlined silhouette.

Allure by Naot

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Retails for $298

Naot fuses edgy fashion with comfort in the Allure. She can head into the twilight with sparkle thanks to silver studs and a wraparound buckle. The shock-absorbing sole is designed at an angle to offer maximum comfort and ideal weight distribution.

Zany by Klub Nico

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Retails for $225

She’ll be looking for adventure in this timeless boot by Klub Nico. Dark chocolate napa leather envelops legs, and the covered zipper allows for an easy, comfortable fit. Buckle detail along the vamp adds fierce attitude, while the faux lace-up accent along the shaft of the boot transports her into the Victorian era. Zany is also available in black napa.

Grainne by Ted Baker

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Retails for $395

Women will be ready to ride, or at least look the part, while sporting footwear from Ted Baker’s autumn/winter collection. Grainne, a flat pull-on riding boot, is part of the brand’s equestrian range for women, characterized by chunky square metallic buckles and soft tumbled leathers.

Sammy by Eileen Shields

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Retails for $1,050

A trio of buckles tightens this stunning black boot from Eileen Shields. Exotic skins give texture to Sammy, while a low, thick heel gives her a lift.

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