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If you thought Miu Miu’s ballet flats were good, just wait until you see the brand’s grungy boots that emerged during the 2022 Paris Fashion Week season. Miu Miu’s much-talked-about F/W 22 collection featured engineer-style boots that are the complete and utter opposite of the dainty, pretty flats that hit viral status immediately following last season’s show in February. Made of thick, distressed leather (classic engineer boots are known for this since the material is so durable) and adorned with an array of metal harnesses and buckles, Miu Miu’s boots have quickly become fashion’s next It item.
But Prada’s little-sister brand isn’t the only one getting in on this trend. On the contrary, leather-shoe brands like Frye have long been known for their engineer boots. Others like Jeffrey Campbell, Steve Madden, and Vagabond are, too, making engineer boots a cornerstone of their fall offerings. And they’re unlikely to be the last. Ahead of their full-blown takeover, scroll down to shop the coolest engineer boots on the market right now.
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These boots are so dreamy. I’d even go as far as saying that I’d start wearing leggings or skinny pants again for them.
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Miu Miu
Stivali Variante Fondo 50MM Leather Block-Heel Boots
STEVE MADDEN
Astor Black Leather Boots
Tony Bianco
Biker Boots
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The speed at which I ran to look up these boots after seeing this Reel could rival an F1 car. Something about this pull-on style just seems so effortless and easy to style.
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The Frye Company
Harness 12r Womens
Vagabond Shoemakers
Eyra Tall Boots
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This chunkier, heavier style from Marni is perfect for the shopper looking for a tad more height (not to mention grit).
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Bibi Lou
Bibi Lou Simona Boots
Dr. Martens
Anistone Hi Leather Biker Boots
rag & bone
Jax Moto Boots
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Outside of the Miu Miu show, the brand’s engineer boots were a dime a dozen. In fact, the only people not wearing them were donning ballet flats or loafers, which Miu Miu also featured in its fall collection.
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Miu Miu
Leather Harness Buckle Biker Ankle Boots
Reformation
Francesca Moto Boots
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Influencer Courtney Trop never fails to make things look cool. But really, these boots speak for themselves.
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Durango
Harness Boots
Jeffrey Campbell
Gretchen Studded Square Toe Boots
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I love the idea of pairing knee-high engineer boots with a midi skirt and a matching top.
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J.Crew
Moto Ankle Boots in Suede
Jeffrey Campbell
Buckle Up Baby Moto Boots
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When Chiara Ferragni (with her 28 million Instagram followers) wears something, it’s only a matter of time before it goes absolutely viral. Her Miu Miu engineer boots are next in line.
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STEVE MADDEN
Rocky Brown Distressed Boots
Pilcro
Pilcro Tall Moto Boots
Bernardo
Bernardo Tyra Moto Booties
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The hold Devon Lee Carlson has on Gen Zers’ wardrobes is mighty. So when we saw her wearing engineer boots, we knew they’d be a hit.
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Frye
Veronica Short Slouchy Boots
Paris Texas
Detroit Leather Buckle Moto Boots
Free People
Engineer We the Free Janey Boots
This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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