Feel that chill in the air? It’s officially time to snap up the best fall shoes for women—and our editors know just the pairs that’ll turn heads this season. It’s no surprise that evergreen materials (like suede and leather) and silhouettes (like boots and loafers ) are trending for fall 2024 , and you can never go wrong with those timeless pieces. On the more of-the-moment side of things, though, we’re noticing a few key shoe trends among the street-style crowd, including studded ballet flats, stacked loafers, and kitten-heel boots.
The vibe is practical with an edge—and with the right styling, it’ll all fit in with your existing fall wardrobe . These are the best fall shoe trends of 2024, curated by editors from the runways and our feeds. (Don’t face a packed calendar of weddings, apple picking, and leaf crunching without them.
) Glamour ’s fall shoes wish list The Black Booties: Vince Camuto Findree Booties , $159 The Suede Chelseas: Marc Fisher Chelsea Boots , $179 $50 The Versatile Boots: Reformation Gal Knee-High Boots , $498 The Everyday Loafers: G.H. Bass Whitney Weejuns Loafers , $175 The Trendy Flats: Madewell Greta Ballet Flats , $128 The Slim Sneakers: Puma Palermo Sneakers , $90 The Western Boots: Dolce Vita Angel Booties , $200 The Slingback Heels: Steve Madden Aliz Slingback Pumps , $100 $60 The Kitten Mules: By Anthropologie Pointed-Toe Mules , $150 1.
The suede boot A staple among editors and the Christian Girl Autumn set alike, suede boots are the great unifier this time of year. Any outfit looks better grounded in rich, luxe suede, especially in earth tones. Need to punch up a fall dress ? Want to elevate a denim skirt ? Need something nice to poke out of your wide-leg jeans ? These comfy suede shoes are here to help elevate all of your fall outfits.
2. The classic loafer There’s never a bad time to bust out a pair of loafers, but they’re at the height of their powers each autumn. While the past few years have been dominated by slim loafers, lug-sole silhouettes are back en vogue after appearing on Gucci’s and Victoria Beckham’s fall runways.
(Ditto for styles adorned with horsebit hardware.) No matter which way you go, though, you’ll be right on trend; preppy style is only becoming more popular by the day. Style your pick with a blazer , jeans, and crew socks to evoke a lived-in glamour.
3. The versatile sneaker By now, dad sneakers—gorgeous as they can be—are basically kicked. But their white-hot popularity has proved that it’s high time to invest in a pair of retro, vaguely sporty sneakers (that aren’t already on every street corner).
Bestsellers from New Balance, Veja, and Nike are perennially popular among celebrities and pair nicely with everything from structured trousers and midi skirts to black leggings and sweatpants . Meanwhile, Onitsuka Tigers are the other It sneaker of the year, with cosigns from Kaia Gerber and Hailey Bieber . 4.
The bootie Be honest: Is there any way to get through fall without a good pair of booties on hand? They look great with trousers and skinny jeans , provide plenty of room to show off your cozy sock game, and—in the case of Chelsea boots—keep rain and mud at bay. While fall fashion is trending toward taller styles this year, we’ll never pass up a great short boot for autumn. Maximize walkability with a block-heel silhouette or lean into the kitten-heel shoe trend with Madewell’s suede beauties and Dolce Vita’s shrunken cowboy boots .
5. The ballet flat Ballet flats aren’t going anywhere—they’re only getting more popular among the street-style crowd, and we’ve seen them styled well with virtually every kind of outfit. While classic slip-ons will always be in style, Mary Jane flats reign supreme for 2024; studs and T-bar straps are trending for autumn, so get ahead of the curve with these of-the-moment pairs at every price point.
6. The tall boot Tall boots have officially replaced booties as the fashion crowd’s go-to footwear—just ask Zendaya . We have nothing against shorter shafts, but mid-calf and knee-high boots offer just a touch more autumnal glamour; imagine one of these pairs peeking out of worn-in jeans or kissing the hem of a dress.
Most labels, including Chanel, Hermès, and Gucci showed smooth, structured styles for fall, but we also love this season’s faux-snakeskin and croc-embossed styles for a little more visual intrigue. 7. The go-to heel While there were certainly a ton of blinged-out shoes on the runway this season, a more understated countercurrent flowed through our favorite shows.
At Miu Miu and The Row, models wore prim pumps, mirroring the fashion set’s current obsession with office-ready kitten heels and slingbacks . There’s a time and a place for out-out footwear, but we’re finding it easier (and even more exciting) to style these humbler, more versatile picks with our dresses and jeans. Each avoids anonymity with details like bows, straps, and sculptural designs.
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