When boots season comes around each year, nothing is more important than making sure you have the perfect pair of black boots.

Any outfit—casual, dressed up, cozy, evening—can benefit from the staple shoe of your closet, whether you prefer a low ankle boot or a high knee boot. If you haven’t stocked up on your perfect black boot for this winter, don’t worry; we have the V edit below, just for you.

For A Modern Take On The Classic Black Boot

While Prada didn’t invent the black boot, they basically invented a black boot that looks this cool. These Platform Pull On Booties are playful yet bold, with a chunky rubber sole and aerodynamic, edgy shape leading into a rounded toe.

Shop the Prada Platform Pull On Booties for $1,450 here.

For A Black Boot That Makes A Statement

Versace’s iconic ultra-platformed silhouette in a black ankle boot? Sign me up. Easy to pair with everything, the hardest part of having these subversive Italian-made leather boots in your closet will be learning to walk in them. But with an exaggerated block heel and gold-tone Medusa embellishment, it’s a challenge surely worth the effort.

Shop the Versace Leather Platform Ankle boots for $1,550 here.

For A Unique Black Boot

So, you want a black boot unlike any other black boot. Look no further—Eytys’ Black Leather Gaia Boots are here to be just that. With a tonal patent leather trim, square toe and purple loop at the heel, these boots coalesce into a sculptural heel, making them wearable art in and of itself. Trust us; everyone is going to want to know where you got these.

Shop the Eytys Black Leather Gaia Boots for $500 here.

For A Simple Knee High Black Boot

Excellence in footwear is epitomized by Jimmy Choo, who crafted the perfect black boot of calfskin. Influenced by equestrian styles, this edgy take on a classic boot features a chunky heel and contrast stitching.

Shop the Jimmy Choo Yomi Knee High Boot for $995 here.

For A Contrasting Black Boot

If you’re looking for a glossier knee high boot, Miu Miu has you covered. The Mary Jane Patent Leather Knee High Boots include a white contrasting toe-box and chunky heel, with a square toe and Italian-made craftsmanship.

Shop the Miu Miu Mary Jane Patent Leather Knee High Boots for $1,250 here.

For A Futuristic Black Boot

When you think ‘ankle boot,’ chances are these round ankle boots by Givenchy aren’t what come to mind, which makes them all the better. Dramatically sculpture, these hyper-unique black boots feature a round shape and rubber slip on style, made to be simple, stunning, stylish.

Shop the Givenchy Show Monumental Mallow Wedge Shoes for $1,095 here.

For A Trendy Black Boot

From Maison Margiela, the Tabi shoe is every girl’s BFF—and in a black knee high boot, you can bring your bestie into the coldest months, too. Smooth leather makes up this iconic split-toe style, and with a contrast white stitching at the back, these Tabis are better than ever.

Shop the Maison Margiela Tabi Leather Knee-High Boots for $1,490 here.

For A Rugged Black Boot

If you’re someone who prefers a little bit of grunge edginess in your wardrobe, perhaps with a vintage feel, these Vagabond boots are for you. Soft and supple leather in a mildly chunky style brings easy simplicity to these lug boots, an elevated take on the classic black boot with a bit of a biker, alternative feel.

Shop the Vagabond Cosmo 2.0 Boots for $195 here.