Fall will forever be the time for leather booties, weather-proof shoes, and sneakers of all varieties (dad sneakers, white sneakers, and so on). According to what’s trending, autumn is about taking these classics to new heights — and yes, we’re talking platform shoes, among other things. The new classics include loafers, but color-blocked; rain boots, but in a standout shade of eggshell (very big ATM); mules, but with a pandemic twist (aka the closest things to slippers you can get away with when you’re not working from home). Ahead we’ve rounded up the six shoes that are having a moment this season so you can step into the fall feeling all oh-la-la about your fashion-forward footwear.
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Slipper-Inspired Shoes
Can't totally ditch that WFH wardrobe that saw you through the longest months of the pandemic? You're not alone, which is why we're not surprised to see lots of slipper-like shoes helping us slide comfortably into the colder months.
Mango Felt Clogs With Fastener, $, available at Mango
Staud Astro Mule Black Vegan Leather, $, available at Staud
Dansko Lucie Clog, $, available at Zappos
Dolce Vita Saydee Faux Shearling Mule Slipper, $, available at Nordstrom
Ugg Classic Ultra Mini Boot, $, available at Ugg
Camper Wabi Slippers, $, available at Urban Outffiters
Next-Level Loafers
We said it last year and we'll say it again: loafers are in. So in, in fact, that they're still trending after several seasons at the top of fashion's must-have charts. Now's the time to up your style game in this category by incorporating bolder colors, chunkier soles, and unique details (tassels! embellishments! gold!).
Zara Soft Leather Loafers, $, available at Zara
Nomasei Nono Loafers, $, available at Nomasei
Madewell The Corinne Lugsole Loafer, $, available at Madewell
Ganni Colorblock Leather Jewel Loafers, $, available at Neiman Marcus
& Other Stories Leather Tassel Loafers, $, available at & Other Stories
Fluffy Feet
Coming in hot off the runway, this trend is likely to be on the pricer end even when the fur is faux. But in addition to designers like Stella McCartney and Proenza Schouler's adopting fuzzy footwear for fall/winter 2021, retailers like Madewell are offering their own takes on the style at a comparatively lower price point. The trend works for sneakers (we're serious — keep clicking), mules, boots, and more. As long as you've got a touch of fluff, you're doing it right.
Stella McCartney Trace Sport Clogs, $, available at Shopbop
Madewell The Layne Clog Mule, $, available at Madewell
Brandblack Sneakers Moda High Top, $, available at Lisa Says Gah
Proenza Schouler Shearling-Lined Lug Sole Mules, $, available at Farfetch
Sugar Actly Mule, $, available at DSW
Marni MarniShearling mules, $, available at MatchesFashion
Adventure Boots
Since going on walks was the main IRL social activity of 2020, spending more time in the outdoors meant gearing up for rain, sleet, snow, and whatever else Mother Nature had in store. In addition to maintaining these healthy habits, we think weather-proof shoes are going to stick around too, so why not make it fashion?
Holzweiler Sognsvann Rubber Boots Lt. Yellow, $, available at Holzweiler
Jileon Rain Boots Half Height Rain Boots, $, available at Jileon Rain Boots
Everlane The Rain Boot, $, available at Everlane
Totes Cirrus Tall Rain Boot, $, available at Target
See By Chloé Rain Boot, $, available at Nordstrom
Platform Shoes
Bring your fall outfits to new heights with the right pair of lug-sole shoes. We're talking all platform everything: sneakers, boots, Mary Janes à la Nodaleto — a cult shoe brand that's become known for its signature platform silhouette. Name a style, and we're pretty sure there's a higher, chunkier, wilder version of it out there just waiting to be added to your cart.
H&M Platform Chelsea-Style Boots, $, available at H&M
Silent D Prolz Platform Sneakers, $, available at Anthropologie
Gucci Houdan 15 Platform Loafer, $, available at DSW
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star All Star Lugged, $, available at Converse
Orly Orly Leather Bootie, $, available at Staud
Nodaleto Pink Patent Bulla Babies 65 Heels, $, available at SSENSE
Western Boots
With style stars like Kendall Jenner and Dua Lipa sporting shoes with a Western touch this summer, we've got a hunch the style is only going to get bigger when boot season is officially in full swing.
We The Free | Free People Wesley Ankle Boots, $, available at Free People
Seven7 Tuxedo Tex Ankle Boots, $, available at Kohl's
Matisse Croft Boots, $, available at Cara Cara
Isabel Marant Derlyn Suede Ankle Boots, $, available at The Outnet
Jeffrey Campbell Dagget F Boot, $, available at Revolve
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