Shoelaces are usually associated with mannish Oxford shoes, sneakers and running shoes. But put them in ladies’ shoes and there’s just something distinctively sexy about the effect.

That’s exactly what the latest trend in footwear is all about – so lace up and check out our top picks for the best laced-up shoes this season!

1. Suede Booties with Sculpted Heels by Prada

$695.00, visit barneys.com

Another must-have in any shoe collector’s fall shopping list is this pair of suede booties by Prada. All that designer elegance, the unique sculpted heels and the rich suede material is enough to make any shoe-obsessed fashionista hyperventilate!

2. Leather Bootie by Proenza Schouler

Price upon request, visit proenzaschouler.com

Proenza Schouler is actually a combination of the mother’s names of two designers: Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough. The designs from their labels are “sporty, youthful, with occasional mod elements” - and you can’t help but see something of that from the looks of these amazing leather booties.

3. Patent Leather Ankle Boots with Stud Detail by Missoni

Price upon request, visit missoni.com

One of the dominant themes in the runway for this season is the tough-girl chic look. Portray that exact same image when you wear these patent leather ankle boots with stud details by Missoni.

4. Patent Leather Lace-up Boots by Emilio Pucci

Price upon request, visit emiliopucci.com

The brightness of this color just makes me want to squint! Look like the ultimate feminine rocker chick in this patent leather lace-up boots by Emilio Pucci.