What Shoes to Wear This Fall

Fall isn't just about a new routine, it's also the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe and give your shoe collection a well-deserved update. Suede leather, patent, croc-effect: discover our edit of trending shoes for a stylish fall, from the office to nights out. Between timeless staples and bolder new arrivals, here's everything you need to build a fall wardrobe that goes the distance, whatever your week looks like.

Fall, the perfect time to refresh your shoe wardrobe

Why it's worth investing in new pieces this season

After a summer of sandals and light shoes, fall marks a real shift in pace, and often a craving for more structured pieces. It's the perfect moment to invest in styles that will carry you through the whole season, from back-to-office days to the first nights out of autumn.

Unlike a last-minute purchase before a specific event, fall invites a more holistic approach to your shoe wardrobe: which pieces will genuinely earn their place in daily rotation, and which ones bring something new without going out of style within a few weeks. It's this balance between practicality and style that guides our seasonal edits.

It's also the moment when new collections land in-store, bringing fresh colours, materials and finishes. Using fall as a chance to discover these new arrivals means refreshing your wardrobe with pieces that will stay relevant right through autumn and winter, rather than settling for fleeting trends.

Fall also carries a strong psychological signal: after a period when dressing often feels more relaxed during the holidays, it symbolically marks a return to more put-together outfits. It's the moment we want to feel good in what we wear again, for meetings, appointments and the return to everyday life, and shoes play a central role in that sense of a pulled-together look.

Finally, choosing good shoes for fall also means preparing for the harsher months ahead. A well-chosen pair in quality leather holds up better against the weather and everyday wear than a flimsier style, making it both a stylish and a practical investment for the season to come. It's also a good moment to take stock of your existing wardrobe and pinpoint the actual gaps, rather than accumulating pieces you'll only end up wearing a handful of times.

This season's key materials and colours

This fall, suede leather takes centre stage as the season's defining material. Warmer and more textured than smooth leather, it instantly brings an autumnal feel to any outfit, while staying understated enough for daily wear, at the office and beyond.

Patent is also making a strong comeback, especially in deep shades like burgundy and red, adding a bolder edge to fall outfits. Paired with a croc-effect finish, it becomes a true statement piece, capable of turning a simple outfit into something that stands out.

On the colour front, the season's essentials are exactly what you'd expect: deep black, warm brown, with touches of burgundy or red to give the whole look a twist. These shades pair easily with one another, making it easy to build a cohesive shoe wardrobe for the season without over-buying.

These material trends aren't just fleeting either: both suede leather and patent age particularly well when properly cared for, making them durable choices as much as fashionable ones. It's this double promise, style and longevity, that makes a fall edit built for the long run so much more worthwhile than chasing an isolated seasonal trend. Investing in noble materials from the start of fall also means these pieces can be worn for several years running, season after season, without ever looking dated.

Beyond the shoes themselves, these materials also tend to pair effortlessly with the fabrics already dominating fall wardrobes, wool, corduroy, heavier cotton, which makes building a cohesive seasonal look considerably easier without needing to overhaul an entire wardrobe from scratch.

Our new-season picks to wear this fall

Favorite, the black suede heeled ballet flat

Among our fall previews, the Favorite heeled ballet flat perfectly captures the spirit of the season. Its black suede leather brings understated elegance, while its small heel adds just enough height to structure the silhouette without giving up comfort.

It's a particularly versatile piece: it works just as well with tailored trousers for the office as with a dress for a dressier evening out. Black suede leather has that advantage of staying discreet while still bringing a texture that catches the light beautifully, a real plus for end-of-day outfits.

Favorite also fits neatly into the comfortable-heel trend, designed to be worn all day without the usual discomfort of a heel that's too thin or too high. It's exactly the kind of style that lets you bring back a little height for fall, without giving up the ease you got used to over the more relaxed summer months.

This ballet flat also slips easily under slightly cropped wide-leg trousers, showing off just enough of the shoe to let the suede leather and the heel do their work. It's a simple way to modernise a fluid pair of trousers already in your wardrobe, without needing a whole new outfit for fall. It also transitions easily from desk to dinner, sparing you an outfit change if your day runs straight from the office into the evening.

Kindred, the timeless brown suede loafer

The Kindred loafer in brown suede leather is a safe bet for this fall. Its warm tone pairs naturally with autumn outfits, whether that's raw denim, wool trousers, or a midi skirt worn with opaque tights.

This style leans on timelessness rather than a passing trend: its clean silhouette makes it an easy addition to any wardrobe, year after year. It's the kind of loafer that carries through the seasons without ever looking dated, unlike more elaborate styles that tend to fall out of fashion faster, especially once the next trend cycle rolls around.

Kindred's suede leather also brings a welcome softness to fall, right as we swap out summer's lighter fabrics for more textured pieces. Worn with a fine-knit sweater and straight-leg trousers, it's an excellent starting point for a fall look that's both comfortable and polished.

It's also a loafer that holds up beautifully across long days: morning meetings, an outdoor lunch, errands in the evening. Its versatility makes it a particularly worthwhile fall investment, able to cover most situations without needing a shoe change halfway through the day. Its flexible sole and leather lining also ensure consistent comfort, even worn for several hours straight, making it an ideal companion for the busiest fall days, from the first commute of the morning to the last errand of the evening.

Honor, the croc-effect patent mary jane for a bold twist

For anyone looking to push things a little further, the Honor mary jane in croc-effect patent, burgundy colourway, is this fall's statement piece. Its glossy finish and croc texture pick up on one of the season's biggest trends, while keeping the classic, easy-to-wear silhouette of a mary jane.

It's a perfect style for twisting an otherwise simple outfit: straight-leg jeans and a plain sweater are all it takes to showcase this bold-coloured mary jane, without needing to stack up several statement pieces in the same look. The patent finish catches the light and naturally draws the eye down to the shoes.

Burgundy, the standout colour of this fall, pairs particularly well with the season's warm tones: camel, brown, or even an all-black outfit that it warms up with a splash of colour. It's a simple way to work a strong trend into your wardrobe without overhauling it entirely.

The Honor mary jane is also a great option for anyone still hesitant about wearing patent day-to-day: its classic shape, close to a ballet flat, makes it far easier to style than a more extravagant option. It's often the perfect entry point for trying out a bolder material or colour without feeling overdressed. You can even start by wearing it for a one-off occasion before working it into your everyday rotation, once you've grown used to this new level of colour and shine in your wardrobe, and gained the confidence to build a full outfit around it.

How to style these pieces for fall

Office look, polished and back-to-routine

For a strong back-to-office look, pair the Kindred loafer with tailored trousers and a shirt, for an outfit that stays understated but never boring, thanks to the texture of the suede leather. The Favorite ballet flat works just as well, especially on days when you want a little extra height without giving up the comfort a full workday demands.

Both styles also pair beautifully with a structured blazer, for a polished, professional look that doesn't take much effort to coordinate: black and brown stay neutral enough to slot into almost any outfit already in your closet, making them reliable go-tos for busy fall weeks. You can alternate between the two depending on the day's mood, never worrying about clashing with a work outfit, which makes packing for a busy week that much simpler.

On days juggling several meetings back to back, the Kindred loafer is likely your most practical choice: its flexibility lets you walk for hours without discomfort, all while keeping a polished look from your first meeting of the day to your last. It's a style that quietly does the heavy lifting, so you don't have to think about your feet once during a packed schedule.

Evening / night-out look, for a bolder fall edit

For a dinner or a night out, the Honor mary jane in croc-effect patent becomes the centrepiece of the look: pair it with a deliberately simple outfit to let the shoe take full centre stage. A black dress or a wide-leg trousers in a fluid fabric are enough to create a fall look that stands out, with no extra styling effort required.

You can also lean into the boldness by pairing Honor with a complementary tone, like a camel sweater or a brown leather skirt, for a play on materials and colours that stays cohesive while feeling more directional than your everyday look. A structured bag in a neutral tone is often enough to balance the outfit, without competing with the shoe's already bold colour, keeping the whole look intentional rather than overdone.

Finally, there's no reason not to mix registers: the Favorite ballet flat, worn with a fluid dress and more statement jewellery, also works beautifully for an evening out, proving that all three styles in this fall edit can easily complement each other depending on the occasion. That's ultimately the strength of a wardrobe built around a few strong pieces rather than a string of one-off purchases.

A stylish fall, with pieces that last well beyond the season

Suede leather for warmth and softness, croc-effect patent for boldness: this fall offers plenty of opportunity to refresh your shoe wardrobe without giving up on either style or comfort. Favorite, Kindred and Honor each bring out a different side of the season, from office looks to nights out.

Beyond the novelty factor, these are pieces designed to outlast the first weeks of fall, and to keep anchoring your wardrobe right through autumn and winter. Each one earns its place through genuine versatility rather than a single standout outfit, which is exactly what makes a seasonal edit worth investing in.

Whether you're team understated with Kindred, team quiet elegance with Favorite, or team bold statement with Honor, this fall edit was built so everyone finds the pair that fits, one that will stay with you well beyond the first weeks of September. And of course, nothing's stopping you from falling for all three: together, these three pairs cover pretty much everything a successful fall wardrobe needs, from everyday work looks to more festive occasions, no matter how the season unfolds.

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