Fall is here. You can feel it in the crisp air, the earthy scent of the leaves, the return of woody perfumes, and, naturally, pumpkin spice in almost every coffee shop. That can only mean one thing: it’s time to stop thinking about your fall wardrobe and actually start shopping for it. Most importantly, it’s time to focus on the shoes that will carry you through the season. Loafers are quintessential fall shoes, but I want to talk about boots—the color and silhouette you should prioritize. I don’t make the rules, but Bella Hadid does, and this week she declared that chocolate-brown knee-high boots are a must in an It girl’s fall 2026 rotation.

In true Hadid fashion, she was photographed in NYC wearing a chic outfit that has fashion people buzzing. While shopping in Tribeca, she wore a tan single-breasted, mid-length jacket over an orange quarter-sleeve minidress, paired with chocolate-brown knee-high boots. She accessorized with a red check-print headscarf, oversize sunglasses, and a large brown tote bag.