[Above: Rockport, $180]

[Steve Madden, $90]

[Frye, $198]

[Hawkings McGill, $88]

[Johnston & Murphy, $130]

[Cole Haan, $198]

[Bed Stu, $88]

[To Boot New York, $195]

[Florsheim, $140]

[Aldo, $110]

Fiorentini + Baker Double Buckle Boot. Available at Barney's Coop ($445)

This Fall one of the hottest trends is a solid high leather boot. They are easy to wear with just about anything, and they are a great way to kill that stupid rain boot trend that Marc Jacobs was so content on sparking. Now I will say that with this much leather involved, unless you strike vintage store gold, it’s going to be hard to find a pair for less than $200. However $200 is not bad when you think about it. You are making an investment here. If you buy a pair of fairly standard boots they should last you years, and they tend to be rather timeless. Here are a few of my favorites, from the cheaper to the more expensive. 

Heutchy Black Leather and Canvas Boot. Available at Oak ($488)

H By Hudson Kaiser Boot. Available at Oak ($332)

Barney's Leather Round Toe Boot. Available at Barney's ($250)

Frye Brando Lace-Up Boot. Available at Urban Outfitter Online ($260)

Bed Stu Fort Boot. Available at Urban Outfitters Online ($220)

Like I said, don’t get discouraged from looking for cheaper. Thrift stores and vintage shops are great places to find good boots, but for those of you who have a money tree in your backyard or just don’t have the time to look all over the city for a pair, check out what the Internet has to offer.

Thanks to Barney’s, Oak and Urban Outfitters for the images.