The pointed boot has enjoyed a long reign, but even a cursory scroll through the autumn/winter 2025 shows points to a pretender to its throne emerging: the blunt, square-toed boot. Yes, that somewhat derided horizontal line at the tip of a toe ( Balenciaga , Martine Rose , anyone?) has reared its angular head and is now fast on its way to mass rehabilitation. Take Miu Miu , for example, whose quadratic steppers came with buckles clasped at the shin; and Chanel , with its ruffled and block-heeled pirate boots; or Stella McCartney ’s boss-bitch thigh-highs; and Chloé ’s sock-style numbers.

Hmmm… but how to style them, you ask? Well, here are six easy starting points courtesy of this season’s runways.

Square-toed boots with power dresses

Stella McCartney autumn/winter 2025.

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