It’s officially fall, so let’s moon over leaves going golden, swoon about an upcoming holiday season, ponder another year’s passing, let’s -

Knock around some boots, lovely. 

I say rock un-basic black, a la these Gucci Veruska high heel boots. Drowning in branding with a Gucci logo-stamped suede and trademark Gucci strap, topped by a generous rabbit fur trim, founded on a 4¼” stiletto platform heel, the boots are genius, gorgeous, and -

Borderline obnoxious. 

Not your thing? 

Franco Sarto, Leggio Boot is your basic black boot. And by “basic,” I mean a mere 3” heel and pointy toe. “Have you discovered Franco Sarto? I have never had a more comfortable shoe with so much fashion. Every year I buy two/three black pair of boots. I think these are Chantel’s Boots for 2006. All day comfort and style,” says Chantel.

Cole Haan’s Glendo boot is perfect for the urban cowgirl, like our Alyson: “Cole Haan boots are beautifully made and so comfortable… They have Nike cushiness. Big fan.” 

And love them, hate them - we’re buddies, then - UGG Boots are new classics.

In a Crocs, so - ugly - we’ll - let - them - pass - as - ironically - chic sort of way.

Deirdre tells it honest: “Bedroom slippers you can wear in public!” 

Note that she rightly uses the word “can,” not “should.”

UGGs made of hemp are how I’d imagine Carlos Santana’s style would translate if he made women’s shoes, but who’s ever in charge of his licensing says I’ve got it all wrong: check these gorgeous Carlos By Carlos Santana Stout boots. “The trio of buckles on these sleek leather boots really give them attitude! The sexy heel and pointed toe pull the entire take-charge look together,” says She She Me.

She She Me’s got a good eye: I’ll never rock flats, ever, but these chocolate Peter Kaiser Macey boots are tempting me. Classic country club chic, “These are the quintessential riding boot. A classic design that will be in style ten years from now and a completely justifiable purchase.”

I’m all about investing in wardrobe. While slouchy Dolce Vita Metallic Boots are less obviously timeless, their type of quality is always classic.  Says jewelry designer Jules Kim, “These boots were made for walkin’ so that’s just what I’ll do. I have had these babies for three months and they have lived through five countries and two boyfriends.” 

For more quirky chic, check these United N‏ude Fold Mid Boots. “Based on Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair, and co-created by Rem D Koolhaas (nephew of the architect),” says former WWD editor, current A+R design shop girl Rose Apodaca.”A striped pair stops traffic, literally.”

How’s this for traffic stopping - my sporting practical winter boots. Leave it to uber shoe blogger the Manolo to find the closest thing to a pair of galoshes I’d rock: Marc Jacobs winter boots. “Manolo says, here are the perfect pair of the boots to protect your feets from the weather while brightening the stormy day.”