Finding the perfect pair of boots is like searching for a needle in a haystack: You have to dig deep before you hit paydirt. So, before I even attempted to try on million pairs at some random department store, I set a few ground rules for myself. 1. They had to be cute, and 2., they had to be under $50.00.

Well scratch the mall — just head on over to Target and take a look at the Kady boot.  They come in three colors (cognac, black, or gray) and have a small wedge which works well for going out or just kicking it around campus. Wear them with skirts, skinny jeans, or leggings—they’ll go great with anything, AND did I mention that they’re  only $29.99?

Don’t worry about maxing out your credit card to buy these babies. Instead, you could even buy a cute top or warm scarf to make the perfect fall outfit – bonus!

By: Marissa Miller, New York University