Fall Shoe Trends
For those of you who have been impatiently awaiting that moment when it’ll be appropriate to toss those gladiator sandals to the back of your closet and whip out your beloved fall boots and some trendy tights, the moment for your new fall shoes collection is nearing. Come autumn, flip flops are forbidden and the fashion industry is all about the newest fall shoe trends, an outlet through which many designers express their most creative and cutting-edge ideas, whether they’re incredible thigh high boots or a very fall shoes 2009 pair of ankle booties. Take a look at our choices for the best fall shoe styles you must wear this autumn.
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Over The Knee Boots and Thigh High Boots
From the man who has proven time and again his unmatched insight into our soles/souls, Jimmy Choo, comes this season’s biggest new fall boots trend, the over-the-knee-boot. Check out some of these (cheaper) versions that are just as hot as the real thing.
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| Matiko Women’s Moore Over The Knee Flat Boot $284 We simply can’t get enough of this brown leather over the knee boot. Casual, simple, and chic. What more could you want? |
Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Victoria Boots
Sleek and sexy with its pointed toe and chic black suede, this shoe is best when worn with a black dress and stylish fall (possibly boyfriend) blazer. |
Joie Coachella Above the Knee Boots
Buckles are all over this fall’s selection of hip boots, and we’re really into the original take Joie does on the metal buckle thing here. |
Ankle High Booties
Rejoice short (vertically challenged) women! The ankle high bootie has overtaken the traditional mid-calf and knee-high boots in up-to-the-minute cool. Check out some of the fall shoe collection of these hybrid styles that’ll elongate your legs.
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| Frye Reva Cuff Short Leather Booties
This leather boot supplies a hint of the West with its moccasin look and tie around the front. |
Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Duke Bootie
$350 We’re really into the rock star quadruple zipper embellishment on this feminine but authoritative pair. |
Tashkent by Cheyenne Felipe Booties
$596 Even though this gorgeous bootie features cutouts, it will still keep your toes all warm and fuzzy with a shearling lining. |
Oxfords
Preppy chic is back with this season’s surprise hit: oxfords. At first glance they look a bit like bowling shoes, but we can assure you they’re a perfect fall shoe that will go great with skinny jeans and skirts even when you’re not hitting the lanes.
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| Deena & Ozzy Black Oxford
$68 This simple shoe is a steal that’ll surely satiate your oxford hunger for fall. |
J. Crew Elspeth Leather Brown Oxfords
$225 This summer’s boyfriend trend is even more relevant for colder weather, and here’s a pair of men’s-inspired oxfords that are made to fit a woman. |
Brooks Brothers Captoe High Heel Oxford
$498 To further feminize the oxford, Brooks Brothers has added a substantial stacked heel. |
Modern Mary Jane
There is perhaps no shoe style more perennial than the Mary Jane. Now available in a variety of updates, styles, and colors, it’s a surefire fall choice this season.
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| Frye Betty T-Strap Pump $168 This T-strap style has a chunky heel and that extra ankle support, so you should have no trouble wearing it at work all day. |
J. Crew Rebekah Mary Janes
$215 If you’re in search of a more traditional Mary Jane shoe, this pretty pair from J. Crew is an ideal choice. |
CO OP Mary Jane $395 With its double buckle and cut-out look, this shoe combines the classic Mary Jane style with some of this fall’s most prevalent trends. |
Pointed Toe Flats
This year, many designers are taking the pointed toe look and creating flats with a slightly rounder point – still sexy and a little less Wicked Witch of the West.
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| Steve Madden Sharrp Beige Pointed Flat
$79.95 Steve Madden is great for flats that come in classic shapes and go with everything. This sturdy shoe will be a trendy but simple addition to your fall work attire. |
Sam Edelman “Delancey” Pointed Flats
This pair with dainty cutouts comes in three pleasant colors – black, navy and red. |
MISSONI Flats Patterned Pointed Flats
$469 Printed flats are going to be all over the place this fall – so if you’re going to go with a pattern, why not choose one that’s tried and true. Missoni definitely knows how to make striking and elegant prints. |
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