French Women Know Good Shoes—6 Autumn Styles They're Already Wearing
This autumn, I'm turning to the French style set for all my styling inspiration. Discover the autumn shoe trends they're already wearing below.


As the season begins to shift, I can't help but dedicate some time to rethinking my wardrobe.
I like to take this moment to highlight the heroes that have earned their place year after year, whilst also gently setting aside those pieces that haven’t quite been pulling their weight. Once I’ve mapped out where the gaps lie, the hunt for new-season inspiration begins, and there’s no source I return to more than French women.
Across my feed, I’ve noticed a handful of chic, versatile and elevated footwear choices making repeat appearances in Paris and beyond right now. Think classics reimagined with modern details, timeless shoes that promise longevity and subtle twists that will ensure your autumn outfits always look fresh.
Below, I’ve rounded up the six autumn shoe trends that French women are already wearing, and that I predict will soon be everywhere.
6 French-Girl Autumn Shoe Trends Taking Off Right Now
1. Knee-High, Pointed-Toe Boots
Style Notes: Early autumn always delivers some of the most exciting styling opportunities of the year. With temperatures hovering in that perfect in-between, layering becomes both practical and playful, and this is when I like to get the most wear out of knee-high, pointed-toe boots. Paired with knee-skimming skirts, they feel polished and easy. Aptly warm yet undeniably chic, this is the boot trend already dominating French capsule wardrobes and is guaranteed to become a mainstay in the coming months.
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Style with a knee-length skirt or wear these under bootleg jeans.
2. Glossy Leather Loafers
Style Notes: Few shoes feel as quintessentially autumnal as loafers, and this season, French women are gravitating towards glossy leather finishes. Patent loafers lend a subtle sheen that instantly elevates any outfit, whether they’re grounding casual denim or sharpening up wide-leg trousers.
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3. Black Ballet Flats
Style Notes: Ballet flats never really leave a French woman's wardrobe, but autumn gives them a renewed crop of styling options. Their closed-toe silhouette makes them a natural go-to when the chill sets in, and looking effortlessly chic with denim, midi skirts or tailored trousers, they’re the perennial favourite that French women lean on season after season.
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4. Suede Boat Shoes
Style Notes: Boat shoes have been bubbling up for a few seasons now, but this autumn, suede variations are having a moment. With texture playing such a key role in autumn/winter 2025’s trends, suede brings a softer, cosier edge to the preppy silhouette.
Shoe Suede Boat Shoes:
Miu Miu's suede boat shoes are a fashion-person favourite.
5. Brown Boots
Style Notes: Chocolate brown is back as the shade of this autumn, and boots are the chicest way to wear it. If black feels too stark for autumn, brown boots offer a warmer, more luxurious alternative that still works with everything in your wardrobe.
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6. Kitten-Heel Slingbacks
Style Notes: Adding just the right amount of lift without sacrificing comfort, slingback kitten heels are the perfect shoe for dinners, workdays or evenings out. Paired with tailored jeans or pencil skirts, they hit the exact note of poise and ease that defines French style.
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Natalie Munro is Who What Wear UK’s news writer and has worked in the fashion industry since she graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of the Arts London. Natalie’s experience in the industry spans journalistic and styling roles that have seen her work for publications including British Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller, Vogue Ukraine, AnOther Magazine and Elle UK.
With an interest in uncovering the latest fashion trends, Natalie takes a leading role in identifying news for Who What Wear UK. Reporting on a daily basis, Natalie focuses on trends on and off the runway, as well as street style and celebrity fashion. Natalie also creates content for Who What Wear’s social channels including TikTok and Instagram on a weekly basis.
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