SPACE-AGE BOOTS

Futuristic details are key to many boots seen this Fall, as designers sought to combine forward-thinking elements with a touch of Space Age influence – and why not? With its roots in the 1960s, fashion’s Space Age movement was founded largely on an idea of what the women of the future would be wearing. More than 60 years later, that styling continues to feel wholly current. 

Among the season’s best: Dolce&Gabbana’s runway was teeming with space-age styles, including rubberized calfskin boots topped with attached socks in a high-shine foiled fabric. Miu Miu’s Padded Nylon Booties combine snow styling with a quilted motif in entrance-making pink, while Valentino offers its take on a moon boot with the Valentino Garavani Atelier Shoes 03 Rose Edition in white rubber, d with 3D-printed petals. 

For chic boots that effortlessly blend space-age details with elements of Mod or the more relaxed 1970s, Zimmermann’s Patent Ankle Boot in navy patent leather offers a sleek, clean look that’s also highly versatile. And at Stella McCartney, the designer known for her commitment to sustainability has introduced a new family of boots, dubbed Duck City: This sculptural, Chelsea-style design in a navy glitter fabric with zipped front features a duck-boot toe and is crafted using recycled materials, while its solvent-free sole is biodegradable.