I AskedReplica Store's Most Senior Expert for Her Fall Shoe Picks—Here They Are
When it comes to shoes (and plenty of other sartorial genres), there's nowhere I trust more than Nordstrom. So when it dawned on me that fall was actually here and not still on the horizon, it was the Seattle-based retailer that I turned to for inspiration pertaining to which pairs I should buy for the season. Specifically, I called on Beth Kanfer, Nordstrom's fashion director for footwear and accessories, to give me the inside scoop on all things 2022 shoes. And as I've come to expect from the brand during my 27 years on this planet, she more than came through.
According to Kanfer, now is the perfect time to reevaluate the shoes in our current rotations. "With silhouette shifts across ready-to-wear, from skirt lengths to leg openings, the need to update your shoe closet has never been more important," she says. As for the actual styles that deserve one of those much-coveted slots on your rack, Kanfer kindly narrowed down the almost limitless number of options to just five styles worth investing in for fall. Ahead, read all about the ones she's backing right now, from loafers to over-the-knee boots.
1. Loafers
"Traditional loafers on a lug or a refined sole are reworked with a modern lens and are perfect for the new wide-leg jeans.”
Shop loafers:
2. Statement Heels
"Artfully sculpted heels and interesting toe shapes help elevate your back to work wardrobe.”
Shop statement heels:
3. Clogs
"Clogs are easy on, easy off and provide total support and comfort to update your look for the weekend.”
Shop clogs:
4. Platforms
"From dress to boots, next-level platforms look best in fun colors and novelty prints and can be worn back to mini and maxi dresses.”
Shop platforms:
5. Over-the-Knee Boots
"The over-the-knee boot is the most dominant runway boot of choice for fall '22. OTKs and thigh-highs are dramatic, impactful and a must-have for everyone. Style with a sexy body-con dress for max impact.”
Shop over-the-knee boots:
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Eliza Huber is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who specializes in trend reporting, brand discovery, and the intersection of sports and fashion. She joinedBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing in 2021 from Refinery29, the job she took after graduating with a business degree from the University of Iowa. She's launched two columns, Let's Get a Room and Ways to Wear; profiled Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger, Katie Holmes, Gracie Abrams, and Sabrina Carpenter; and reported on everything from the relationship between Formula One and fashion to the top runway trends each season. Eliza lives on the Upper West Side and spends her free time researching F1 fashion imagery for her side Instagram accounts @thepinnacleoffashion and @f1paddockfits, watching WNBA games, and scouring The RealReal for discounted Prada.
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