Kate Middleton’s Essential Fall Boots Are the Same as Yours

October, often regarded as the ideal month before the brisk cold arrives, is synonymous with chic suede boots. Opt for brown ones, preferably with a slight heel. Need inspiration? Just take a look at Kate Middleton, who was recently spotted in dark brown suede boots paired with a khaki Alexander McQueen coat during her visit to the fire and rescue service’s new Learning and Development College in Northern Ireland. Her husband, the well-known Prince William, also donned brown suede boots (matching styles!) though his were more flat and teamed with a brown blazer.

This isn’t Kate Middleton’s first appearance in these fall favorites. Just last month, during a walk around Frogmore Gardens at Windsor as part of the U.S. state visit, she sported khaki once more alongside those same classic brown boots. As noted by Vogue writer Emily Chan back then, “Chocolate brown stands out as a pivotal hue of the season,” with brands like Saint Laurent, Victoria Beckham, and The Row all championing this shade for fall 2025.

Brown suede boots, in essence, have been a consistent presence on runways in recent seasons. Consider the knee-high suede cowboy boots from Acne’s spring 2026 collection or the lace-up suede designs showcased in Hermès’s 2026 resort collection (though, to be honest, suede boots always remain timeless). Furthermore, every new creative director seems keen on reinterpreting classic silhouettes in suede—take Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez at Loewe, or Jonathan Anderson at Dior. As it tends to be, the Princess skillfully blends tradition with current fashion trends.

Explore our curated selection of brown suede boots below.