Boot Upgrade! 57 Pairs We Want This Minute

From perforated suede to geometric cut-outs, stomp around in booties that show glimpses of skin without giving too much away. Leather, Ann Taylor, $148; anntaylor.com.

Suede and napa, $149; at Nordstrom.

Suede, $995; at Jimmy Choo.

Patent leather and mesh, $995; shopbop.com.

Nubuck, $240; at Shu, 704-372-6223.

Suede, $920; at Bergdorf Goodman.

Suede, $109; calvinklein.com.

Fabric, $89; ninewest.com.

Suede with studs, $370; neimanmarcus.com.

No longer exclusive to summer sandals, the ankle-cuffing trend has made its way into fall. Treat the gap between the strap and the boot like a cut-out, and have fun with designs, colors and details. Watersnake and leather, Burak Uyan, $1,050; forwardbyelysewalker.com.

Leather and suede, $209; piperlime.com.

Suede and leather, $1,100; johngalliano.com.

Calfskin, $595; net-a-porter.com.

Polyester and faux leather, $100; topshop.com.

Leather, $325; amazon.com.

Suede and patent leather, $650; alexandrebirman.com

Leather and man-made materials, $150; heels.com.

Suede and synthetic, $130; nordstrom.com.

Who knew zippers were so (fun)ctional? This season, zip into too-cool shoes that are lined all over with strips of interlocking metal. Leather, Joe's, $219; joesjeans.com.

Leather, $110; macys.com.

Sheepskin, $623; shopbop.com.

Leather, $275; nordstrom.com.

Leather, $1,195; giuseppezanottidesign.com.

Faux leather, $90; kohls.com.

Suede, $895; at Proenza Schouler, 212-584-3200.

Leather and suede, $225; shopbop.com.

Leather, $610; lagarconne.com.

Faux leather, $40; forever21.com.

Sole plastic, $80; riverisland.com.

Gender divide is a thing of the past. Rock a pair of menswear-inspired oxfords or lace-ups with a flirty frock or a full-on suit. Calfskin, Bally, $895; at Bally, 212-751-9082.

Leather, $395; candelanyc.com.

Leather, $925; barneys.com.

Leather, $70; theshoeheaven.com.

Suede and canvas, $175; kennethcole.com.

Suede, $1,475; at Roger Vivier, 212-861-5371.

Leather, $80; theshoeheaven.com

Goatskin leather, $295; shopbop.com.

Synthetic, $70; jcpenney.com.

Polyurethane and leather, $100; zara.com.

Skip the skinny stilettos and look for heels with some weight behind them, because boots were made for walkin' after all. Leather, APC, $515; at APC, 212-755-2523.

Leather, $355; joie.com.

Leather, $550; allimarie.com.

Astrakhan fur and calfskin, $2,000; at Dior.

Leather and lizard, $1,195; at Barneys New York.

Suede, $495; rag-bone.com.

Leather, $350; at select Michael Kors Lifestyle stores.

Man-made materials, $80; heels.com.

Leather and synthetic lining, $99; betseyjohnson.com.

Leather, $229; needsupply.com.

Give your booties some allure with a sexy split. Stick with basic black or be bold and experiment with lace-ups, textures and colors. Calfskin, BCBG Max Azria, $325; bcbg.com.

Kidskin, $99; ninewest.com.

Suede, $250; vincecamuto.com.

Salmon skin and napa, $1,195; at Barneys New York.

Leather, $995; at select Gucci stores.

Suede, $98; express.com

Leather, $295; neimanmarcus.com.

Leather, $679; farfetch.com.