These Are the 9 Most-Wanted Shoe Trends for Fall 2024

Now arriving: fall shoes! To get you prepared for the best of this season's fashion, we've been giving you the download on everything from the hottest designer buys to know to the prettiest shoes to feast your eyes on and everything in between. Fall 2024 has so much in store for us, so I can say with certainty that the season was worth the wait, at least when it comes to our wardrobes. One of the most exciting categories you'll want to focus on? Shoes.

After combing through the runways, my social media feeds, and the market, I've landed on nine shoe trends that are having the biggest impact this season. With the studded boots inspired by the Chloé runway and the elegant glove pumps that are currently having a renaissance, consider this list your North Star for all things stylish footwear. Continue on to get your fill of the major fall 2024 shoe trends and shop the pairs I love most.

Our Top Fall 2024 Shoe Picks

• Sumptuous Suede: Tory Burch Violet T-Strap Flats ($398)
• Prep School: Steve Madden Sag Flats ($100)
• So Ladylike: Marc Fisher Gunner Pointed-Toe Flats ($130)
• Tough Stuff: Gucci Marina Chain Slingback Flats ($1390)
• Animal Instincts: Reformation Wilda Kitten Mules ($278)
• Brooding Burgundy: Tony Bianco Bambi Flats ($150)
• Squaring Off: Prada Satin Square-Toe Pumps ($1120)
• Off to the Races: Puma Speedcat OG Sneakers ($114)
• Cool-Girl Clogs: Chloé Judith Kitten-Heel Clogs ($950)

Sumptuous Suede

There's no question that suede is in the lead this fall. Everything from suede jackets to handbags is being given the luxe treatment, and that very much includes shoes. Yes, there are suede boots, but suede loafers, flats, and sneakers are very much on the menu too.

Prep School

It wouldn't be a shoe trend report if there weren't at least one curveball style, and this season, boat shoes are the surprising pick the fashion crowd is into thanks to the elevated takes on the prep-school staple at Bally and Miu Miu.

So Ladylike

Refined and elegant style continues to reign supreme, and that's only becoming more evident as we move throughout the year. Court shoes with glove-like silhouettes instantly add a dose of refinement and capture that elegant energy.

Tough Stuff

Bold, sculptural hardware was a theme across the fall collections, and designers had their own unique takes on these statement shoes, whether that was Tory Burch's popular Pierced Pumps or the new chain-link slingbacks from Gucci that everyone's talking about.

Animal Instincts

Leopard print has subtly bubbled up all year, but fall is when the print will really take hold. A sleek pair of pumps or pretty ballet flats are the go-to ways to incorporate the print into your wardrobe, and if you've ever hesitated on how to wear it, just look to Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, whose '90s styling ideas continue to be relevant and repeatable today.

Brooding Burgundy

The single most elegant styling trick you can do this fall is to swap your black shoes for a pair in a rich burgundy shade. Whether it's a pair of ballet flats or pumps, the season's most sophisticated shoes feature this dark oxblood hue.

Squaring Off

The Carven runway featured one shoe style I haven't gotten my mind off of, and that is square-toe mules. With their dramatically squared-off toe shape and low, ultra-walkable heel, these are already the ultimate investment piece for fall. Better yet, it's a style to start wearing without delay.

Off to the Races

Step aside, Sambas and Gazelles—there's a new It sneaker style in town. Silhouettes like the Puma Speedcat and Adidas Taekwondo, which are rooted in Formula One racing, are set to take over in 2025. They feature a rounded toe shape that resembles ballet flats, and everyone from Dua Lipa to the style set in Copenhagen is already getting on board.

Cool-Girl Clogs

Call it the Chloé effect, but suddenly elevated clogs are back on the menu for fall, especially those with studded details and cool hardware that give them a cool-girl twist.

This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.