No Need To Guess—6 Fall Shoe Trends Fashion People Are Wearing Right Now

As a fashion editor, It's my job to pay attention to what the most stylish among us are wearing, buying, or talking about. Since fall has officially arrived, I've been inundated with some seriously great shoe shopping inspiration. If you ask me, it's the perfect time to stock up on cool footwear to refresh your collection and your favorite looks. If you're looking to shop stylish shoes for fall, you've come to the right place. I've detailed the exact trends fashion people are wearing for fall and beyond below.
Yes, you read that correctly. I've taken out the guesswork in deciding on what cute shoes are on-trend and worth buying. Some trends included in the mix are ballet pumps, jewel tones, and animal print. Keep scrolling to discover all the trends and exactly where you can shop them.
Best Fall Shoe Trends 2026
Animal Print
Animal print has been having a huge moment in the last year. While leopard is a classic, we've shifted into prints like Zebra, Tiger, or Calf hair printed with abstract dots.
Jewel Tones
Deep rich, vibrant jewel tones are providing major pops of color this fall and winter.
Tall Boots
These are a classic, but this year you can expect chic iterations with pointed or squared toes and a less blocky but still supportive heel.
Ballet Pumps
The easiest way to get that ballet flat look and slightly elevate it is to add a little heel.
Penny Loafers
Out with the chunky soles and in with a classic, sleek penny loafer.
Slippers
Dreamy slides and slip on shoes styles reminiscent of an easy, comfy slipper are become more and more elegant.
Chinazor "Chichi" Offor is a Georgia-born, Los Angeles–based associate editor who relocated from Brooklyn, New York, and joined Who What Wear's West Coast office in 2022. At WWW, she utilizes her years of editorial experience to interview trending talent, explore trends, and curate shopping guides. Chichi previously worked at Refinery29, where she helped revolutionize the brand’s plus-size and inclusive fashion coverage. In her spare time, she’s keeping up with the latest movie releases, enjoying a relaxing day at the spa, or obsessing over her latest ADHD-fueled hyper fixation (e.g., Jesse McCartney's underrated career, the negative effects of bicoastal intellectual elitism, and Gen Z’s loneliness epidemic). You can find her online @thechichio on Instagram & TikTok.