One Thing's For Sure: Fall's Best Shoes Are Real Statement Makers

A modern take on a super-’70s style. Snakeskin for the win.

Finally, chunky shoes that feel more me than my dad. I’ll be pairing these with my favorite black flares from the brand.

I told you snakeskin was having a moment… This cherry-red pair of boots has already skyrocketed to the top of my fall shopping list.

You can’t have an animal-print party without inviting the O.G., leopard print. Slip these knee-high stunners on and you’ll forget you ever owned a pair of plain black boots.

What can I say? There’s just something about red boots. They may not be a neutral, but you’ll still find me pairing them with just about everything this fall.

These look like basic gray sneakers… until you zoom in and get a good look at the textured pewter uppers. (Love a good detail.) Then I’ll add in this fall-ready sweater.

I’ve professed my love for cow-print everything to anyone and everyone who is still willing to listen to me, so obviously these boots have earned a spot in my online shopping cart. (Psst—keep the cowboy cowgirl theme going by way of this chic plaid top. Print-clashing perfection.)

I’ve already got a bunch of boring black heels hanging around in the back of my closet, so this fall, I’m planning on investing in a leopard-print pair. As my colleagues have stated many times before, the best thing about leopard print is that it can actually work as a neutral.

What’s better than one animal print? How about adding two more into the mix? I’m planning on letting these be the star of the show, adding a bit more fun to my go-to head-to-toe black looks.

My sherpa jacket is going to be so stoked about getting some company in the sneaker department. I’ve never been much of a sneaker girl until now, but there’s just something special about these chunky dad sneakers.