This autumn/winter season is all about footwear that combines form and function. From heavy duty boots to those with practicality-minded flared stiletto heels with a geometric base, brands have adopted versatile shapes into their collections. ’90s nostalgia adds a sophisticated edge in the form of square toes and autumnal-hued animal print.

The Square Toe

Miista Ekaterina Black Croc boots; $450; miista.com
By Far Lange leather ankle boots; HK$3,071.25; net-a-porter.com
By Far Este leather ankle boots; HK$5,205; net-a-porter.com
Miista Ekaterina Black Croc boots; $450; miista.com
By Far Lange leather ankle boots; HK$3,071.25; net-a-porter.com
By Far Este leather ankle boots; HK$5,205; net-a-porter.com
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The Animal Print

Staud Brando croc-effect leather ankle boots; HK$2,835 ; net-a-porter.com
By Far Zebrina 50 mm pony hair ankle boots; HK$5,080; farfetch.com
Dear Frances Ankle Boots Amber Croc Cube Boot; HK$3,106.60 dearfrances.com
Staud Brando croc-effect leather ankle boots; HK$2,835 ; net-a-porter.com
By Far Zebrina 50 mm pony hair ankle boots; HK$5,080; farfetch.com
Dear Frances Ankle Boots Amber Croc Cube Boot; HK$3,106.60 dearfrances.com
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The Hiking Boot

Prada Belted combat boots; HK$11,307; farfetch.com
Gucci Flashtrek faux shearling-trimmed suede, leather and printed coated-canvas boots; HK$10,773; net-a-porter.com
Grenson Nanette shearling-trimmed leather ankle boots; net-a-porter.com
Christian Louboutin Yeti Donna shearling-trimmed studded leather ankle boots; net-a-porter.com
Prada Belted combat boots; HK$11,307; farfetch.com
Gucci Flashtrek faux shearling-trimmed suede, leather and printed coated-canvas boots; HK$10,773; net-a-porter.com
Grenson Nanette shearling-trimmed leather ankle boots; net-a-porter.com
Christian Louboutin Yeti Donna shearling-trimmed studded leather ankle boots; net-a-porter.com
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The Two-Toned

Rejina Pyo 80 snake print ankle boots; HK$5,179; farfetch.com
Miista Olga Camel Black Leather Lycra Boots; US$395 ; miista.com
Rejina Pyo 80 snake print ankle boots; HK$5,179; farfetch.com
Miista Olga Camel Black Leather Lycra Boots; US$395 ; miista.com
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