From Chanel to Bottega: The Designer Shoes Fashion People Will Be Wearing in Autumn 2026
It's time to pack away your flip flops, autumn (and fashion month) are just around the corner, and the street style set are preparing in the way they know how—a new designer shoe purchase. Scroll to see which pairs make the cut.
At Who What Wear UK we pride ourselves on being dedicated trend forecasters, and that means figuring out what people are going to want to wear a whole season in advance. After the runways, celebrities, and in turn, the street style set, are the first to wear the most discussed pieces ahead of time, so it when it comes guessing what the next It-shoe will be, all we need do is look at the feet of fashion's most influential for a steer on style.
After summer's kitten-heel sandals and flip-flops, its time for something a little more cold-weather appropriate. We've already spotted Zoë Kravitz in leather ballerinas, Margot Robbie in calf boots, and Alexa Chung in denim Dior peep toes. While Dua Lipa continues to expand her ever-growing collection of black heels and Kaia Gerber makes a case for black suede and trench coats, we couldn't help but run to the new-in section of our favourite luxury brands in order to scratch our own sartorial itch.
So, if you're in the market for a new pair of shoes for autumn and you'd like to invest in a pair that not only look good but will go the distance too, keep scrolling to see the best designer shoes on the market for this season.
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Fair warning here, but you're going to have to move extremely quickly to get your hands in the next installment of the Miu Miu X New Balance collab. As soon as they land they immediately sell out.
The Row called, and their latest ankle boot just dropped. Celebs and It girls alike will have already set their alarms, and who can blame them? This pared-back, versatile boot will look just as good with straight leg jeans as they will with maxi dresses.
You can't tell me that Matthieu Blazy's hot red mule isn't going to cause a stir on socials this season. And that cute little Chanel logo...
Autumn and loafers go together like pumpkin and spice, and Prada's elegant nubuck flats have got a little extra slouch for comfortable wear, so no need to break in stiff, unyielding leather.
It's never too early for a tough biker boot, and we would happily wear these now with a little floral dress, and throughout autumn with a chunky knit and relaxed denim.
Dear Frances' beautiful Topo flats are perfect for seamless day-to-night wear. Their mesh Balla fats have proven to be a cult classic already, and now the Topo's pointed toe make them the obvious choice for desk to date night dinner, to dancing .
Trust Khaite to take the humble ballet flat to a whole new dimension.
If you were wearing jellies in summer, we know you're into divisive shoe trends. In that vein then, you may be equally enthralled by the return of the derby shoe—especially when Loewe make it look this good. Expect to see much more of this come fashion month.
Just add socks (or tights) when the temperatures drop, and tell me this isn't a chic (and wearable) autumn heel.
It doesn't get more luxuriously comfortable than a slip on Gucci flat in the brand's signature monogram. Just add slouchy jeans and a baggy knit for an easy weekend look that still packs a punch.
Another biker boot that has our full attention, this time courtesy of boho experts, Chloé. This is just begging to be worn with a floaty white midi dress for as long as you can get away without wearing a coat.
Looking for a shoe guaranteed to invite compliments? Toteme's scarf slingbacks look even better walking away than they do from the front.
Le Monde Beryl have elevated flats in just about every colour, finish and fabric, so whether you need an everyday shoe or a dressier ballet pump, start here and work your way through their extensive catalogue.
A suede Bottega Veneta trainer? Someone call Jacob Elordi, stat!
Now this is what we mean we say a "killer heel". The rich red, the vampy pointed toe, that heel? These shoes tell everyone that the wearer does not mess around.
Okay, we're sold, these are unbelievably cool. Bravo, Fendi.
A little bit Western, a little bit Chelsea, a lot of classic autumn styling.
Anything but your average flats.
