Made for walking : this season's boots are hot. Whether you're headed to an appointment or to a date, you can strut your stuff confidently in these babies!

Hi AND low steppers

Furla's Elisabeth boot in shiny croc-printed leather, $485. At select Furla stores, www.furlausa.com

Claudia Ciuti's Lucia, a black suede stiletto boot with black patent heel and button details, $458. 1.888.31CIUTI

Carlos by Carlos Santana's Bond in patent, $119. CarlosShoes.com

The Abaete for Payless Cabri Over-the-Knee Boot, $70, available in select Payless ShoeSource stores and at www.Payless.com

Claudia Ciuiti's Giselle, black alligator embossed Italian leather, platform boot, $516.1.888.31CIUTI

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Platform, zip-front boot in luminescent dark teal patent with suede trim, $1,140, Donna Karan Collection (Donna Karan Collection Boutiques nationwide)

Over-the-knee, acorn suede boot $645, Elie Tahari (Elie Tahari Collection Boutiques nationwide)

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