5 New Fall Shoe Trends That Aren't Boots

last updated 1 November 2019

Although I might not personally understand this, there are some people out there who really don't like boots. If you are one of those people, then fall and winter probably bring you quite a lot of strife as far as your footwear goes. While some people wake up on a chilly fall morning and throw on a sweater, jeans, and their favorite new pair of boots, you wake up and stare into your closet with disappointment and confusion. Well, folks, not anymore.

In an effort to meet all of our readers (even the boot-wary ones) wherever they are in their shopping endeavors, I figured an anti-boot fall trend guide was in order. Ahead you will see a list of five fall shoe trends that will offer you the same amount of wearability this season as any trusty pair of boots would. From classic loafers to trendy clogs, the selection ahead features everything you need to know and more as far as practical fall shoe trends go.

Loafers

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In case you haven't noticed, there are a handful of basics that have officially become "trendy," and loafers are one of those classic items that made the cut. Fashion girls have been styling them with socks and anklets since the summer, and we can't wait to see what new styling tricks they come up with all throughout fall.

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H&M

Patent Loafers

Labucq

Kitty Loafer Cognac Patent

Vagabond Shoemakers

Kenova Loafer

Tiger-Print Pumps

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Leopard who? Just kidding—we still stan a leopard print, but to kick it up a notch this season, we recommend opting for a tiger-print pump to spice up your office and off-duty looks alike.

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Loeffler Randall

Simone Tiger Flats

A.L.C. x Tamara Mellon

Pivot in Haircalf

Topshop

Georgia Zebra Court Shoes

Clogs

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Believe it or not, clogs are one of the cool fall shoe trends to be seen in, and no, we're not joking. This nostalgic style is just the unique update your fall wardrobe needs for those days when boots just won't cut it.

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Mango

Studded Leather Clog

Tory Burch

Blythe Calf Hair Studded Clog

Jacquemus

Les Sabots 70mm Platform Mules

Square-Toe Mules

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If square-toe boots didn't tickle your fancy, then hopefully square-toe mules will. Including both open- and closed-toe styles, let this heel be one of the biggest footwear workhorses in your fall collection.

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Wandler

Isa Leather Mules

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Criss Cross Soft Leather Mules

Manu Atelier

Two-Tone Leather Mules

Grandma Heels

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Last but not least, we have the grandma heel trend. This more "mature" way of dressing has continued to develop since its birth back in spring, and the easiest way to participate is via the kitten heels below.

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Zara

Slingback Kitten Heel Shoes With Metal Detail

By Far

Andrea Pump

Charles & Keith

Striped Button Detail Kitten Heel Pumps

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Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.