Earlier this September, we warned you to gear up for the style 'Keanusance.' In other words, with news that the Matrix franchise is adding a new film to its ranks, with the Matrix 4 heading into production for 2020, it seemed as though the fashion world had already taken note, putting leather trench coats, tiny, thin-framed sunglasses and all-black everything back into commission.

In reality, though, it's been another chicken and egg situation, because before we'd even heard a whisper of Keanu Reeves' reprisal of the role of Neo, we had Prada's AW19 collection, which previewed in February 2019.

Prada frankenstein dress
Daniele Oberrauch//LAUNCHMETRICS SPOTLIGHT

Entitled the 'Anatomy of Romance', Miuccia Prada's show riffed on a particular theme - Boris Karloff's reimagination of Frankenstein’s monster. Following on from the reference in her Menswear and Pre-Fall lines, Prada showcased bolt-necked monster prints on many of the shirts and dresses. To complement the fictional monster, Prada wove in a more IRL monster - the threat of conflict that permeates the modern world - with belted trench coats, military blazers and stomping great combat boots.

Prada boots aw19
Armando Grillo//LAUNCHMETRICS SPOTLIGHT

And of everything to take to the runway in February, the combat boots were the thing to capture everyone's attention. Chunky, lug-soled, laced right up to the knee and, in many cases, with the addition of nylon pouches strapped to the outer calf - these kick-arse, take-no-prisoners Prada boots have become among the most covetable items for Autumn.

Arriving at this September's SS20 show in Milan, the street style set showcased the look perfectly:

Caro Daur wears Prada combat boots - combat boots trend
Edward Berthelot//Getty Images
combat boots trend
NurPhoto//Getty Images
combat boots trend
Edward Berthelot//Getty Images

Those who haven't managed to get their hands on Prada, have often turned to purveyors of the military boot, Dr. Martens.

Stella Maxwell Dr Martens combat boots - combat boot trend
Jacopo Raule//Getty Images
Stella Maxwell wearing Dr Martens combat boots
gigi hadid dr martens - combat boots trend
Arnold Jerocki//Getty Images
Gigi Hadid wearing Dr. Martens combat boots

Prada or no Prada, here is our 'Editor's Pick' of the best combat boots for Autumn 2019:

Combat Boots To Get Your Neo On
combat boots
ASOS DESIGN Athens chunky high lace up boots in black

ASOS - £45

SHOP NOW

.
Chloé black Roy buckled leather ankle boots
Chloé - £815 Chloé black Roy buckled leather ankle boots
Shop at Browns Fashion
Dr Marten 1460 Smooth Combat Boot
Dr. Martens Dr Marten 1460 Smooth Combat Boot
combat boots
ASOS Design Alix hiker boots

ASOS - £40

SHOP NOW

.
Prada black Block high top sneakers
Prada black Block high top sneakers
Dr Marten Jadon Platform Sole Boots
Dr Martens Dr Marten Jadon Platform Sole Boots
Alexander McQueen black tread lace-up leather boots
Alexander McQueen black tread lace-up leather boots
Dr. Martens Blake Tall Combat Boots
Dr. Martens Blake Tall Combat Boots
Now 30% Off
combat boots trend
Church's Carly 2 glossed-leather ankle boots

Church's - £570

SHOP NOW

.
combat boots
Topshop Argan Chelsea boots

Topshop - £89

SHOP NOW

.
combat boots
Prada plain black combat boots

Prada - £645

SHOP NOW

.
combat boots trend
Saint Laurent double buckle combat boots

Saint Laurent - £865

SHOP NOW

.
preview for Gigi and Bella Hadid at the MTV VMAs