These leather Frye Engineer Boots feature buckled strap details at the ankle and around the top. Available in gaucho tan or black, these boots would certainly be a worthwhile investment if you can save up the $198 to purchase them for yourself at Shopbop.com. I bought the Target knock-offs last season and I absolutely adore them. I wear them with skinny jeans and my leatherette jacket for no-fuss everyday style.


Now, American Eagle offers a nice alternative at half the cost of the original Frye boots. These are also made from real leather and come in dark brown or black. If they still have my size left when these go on sale, I think I might get a pair in black. Loves it.

From Sperry Top-Sider, the brand that's been making authentic boat shoes since 1935, comes this plaid Pelican Lug Boot, perfect for weathering fall storms in style. They cost $68 at Piperlime.com.


In a parallel universe, as Rachel Zoe would say (very clever, Rachel! Wish I thought of it first…) you can opt for these plaid rain boots from Charlotte Russe instead, which will set you back $25.