The 9 Defining Fall/Winter 2024 Shoe Trends to Know

The 9 Defining Fall/Winter 2024 Shoe Trends to Know

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Photos: Courtesy of Dries Van Noten; Stella McCartney; Tory Burch; Toteme

Working Girl

The office was top of mind at Dries Van Noten, Tory Burch, and Toteme, who all decided to modernize the classic work pump. For fall/winter 2024, they made the traditional three-inch stiletto look cool and fashion-forward by tightening the vamp and reimagining the heel, expanding the definition of what one might consider a polished office shoe. More accessibly priced styles by Everlane, Yuni Buffa, and Reformation mirror that design sentiment.

Yuni Buffa

Roma quilted leather pumps

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Photos: Courtesy of Ferragamo; Gucci; Chloé; Fendi

Boots That Reach New Heights

Over-the-knee boots defined Chemena Kamali’s debut fall runway show for Chloé. It was the sixth most-viewed show of the season on Vogue Runway, and Kamali sent down styles in a range of buttery leathers—hazelnut brown, camel, burgundy—that offered welcome coverage and contrast to the diaphanous skirts and dresses they were paired with. Buyers instantly approved—they’re predicting Chloé’s to be the bestsellers of the season; a crystal ball moment echoed by Vogue columnist and app contributor Gab Waller, who shared in her September Hot List that they were “the comfiest OTK boots she’s ever tried.” Elsewhere, the style was proposed at Gucci, Fendi, and Ferragamo—all included in the latest fall drops. Get a similar look for less with options from Staud and Reformation.

Khaite

Marfa over-the-knee high boots

Fendi

Show 55mm over-the-knee leather boots

Proenza Schouler

Trap faux suede over-the-knee boots

Staud

Wally over-the-knee boots

Reformation

Giles over-the-knee boots

Gucci

slim Horsebit knee-high boots

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Photos: Courtesy of Alaïa; Jacquemus; Dior; Isabel Marant; Marni

Walk on the Wild Side

Spots and stripes were on the prowl. They came in long, wavy lines (Jacquemus); as solid spots flecked on white (Alaïa); and dark rosettes on golden tan coats. But something about these animal prints felt less daring than usual. They took on a timeless undertone, hinting at a versatility that’s most often reserved for a trusted black flat or boot. One of the most desired pairs for the season can be found at Toteme; Mansur Gavriel and Zara offer a more restrained way into the trend with printed ballet flats.

Isabel Marant

Edrik leopard-print kitten-heel booties

Zara

animal-print pointed-toe shoes

Massimo Dutti

animal-print penny loafers

Saint Laurent

Cherish leopard-print grosgrain slingback pumps

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Photos: Courtesy of Valentino; Miu Miu; Hermès; Loewe; Prada

The Bikeriders

Every fall/winter season requires a great black boot—and for 2024, it’s the moto or biker-inspired style. Recognizable for its buckle detailing or silver harness, designers proposed various updates to this classic yet always edgy option. Miu Miu and Prada toughened up its boots with laces, buckles, and alternately, and a lived-in patina; Valentino and Hermès sought to incorporate an air of classicism with a pull-on design that featured minimal hardware and clean, stacked heel. Beyond these covetable runway styles, find similar everyday moto boot offerings at Frye, Loewe, and Paris Texas.

Cos

square-toe leather knee-high boots

Miu Miu

calfskin cap-toe combat boots

Valentino Garavani

Rockstud tall biker boots

Paris Texas

Roxy studded leather ankle boots

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Photos: Courtesy of Miu Miu; Versace; Chloé; Dior; Valentino

Statement-Making Mary Janes

The sweet and dainty Mary Jane outgrows its youthful connotation in favor one of that turns heads. Thick straps, conical heels, glossy leathers, silver grommets, and bold studs all help achieve this look-at-me-now effect. A few standout styles can be had this season from Bally, Ganni, Valentino, Loewe, and Chloé—all below.

Bally

Gerwin glossed-leather Mary Jane flats

Chloé

Jade studded leather sandals

Ganni

feminine buckle ballerinas

Emme Parsons

Tramonto croc-effect leather Mary Jane ballet flats

Valentino Garavani

VLogo Locker Mary-Jane ballerinas

Shushu/Tong

square Mary Jane ballerina flats

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Photos: Courtesy of Prada; Erdem; Jil Sander; Saint Laurent; Ferragamo

Fancy Feet

We’ve been here before, but there’s something about the rich, jewel-toned pumps and feather-trimmed flats that feels particularly right for the season. At Prada the satin kitten heels felt the most prim; at Erdem the most playful, while at Saint Laurent, the crystal-embellished stilettos completed the designer’s vision of “noirish after-dark glamour,” as Vogue’s Nicole Phelps previously described Anthony Vaccarello’s show. Viewed together, however, these styles make a strong case for incorporating everyday preciousness into your wardrobe. Wear them day or night—and look to the recent Prada spring 2025 runway for an unexpected styling tip: Pair your choice of fancy footwear with something thoroughly practical. May we suggest denim and a barn jacket?

Prada

satin crisscross buckle pumps

Saint Laurent

Norma satin-trimmed mesh pumps

Vince

Leah sequined ballet flats

Khaite

Roosevelt crystal-embellished slingback pumps

Simone Rocha

embellished pointed-toe ballerina flats

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Photos: Courtesy of Simone Rocha; Alaïa; Jacquemus; 3.1. Phillip Lim

Ballerinas Take Flight

There’s no denying the enduring appeal of the ballet flat, but a heeled silhouette was proposed for fall/winter by Jacquemus, Alaïa, and Simone Rocha. Pieter Mulier favored a towering, pencil-thin style; Simon Porte Jacquemus said “encore” with a stacked double stiletto. Simone Rocha referenced the graceful dancers’ pointe shoes for design inspiration (a gathered square toe box and elastic band), but finished off with a Lucite heel—a cheeky move that was to be expected from the Irish designer. These three runway styles made it into retailers’ fall deliveries, but if a more subtle interpretation is preferred, look to Sandy Liang, Everlane, and 3.1. Phillip Lim for ideas.

Loewe

Toy Bead-embellished pumps

Jacquemus

Les Doubles ballerina pumps

Neous

Baten glossed-leather slingback pumps

Balenciaga

leopald satin ballet pumps

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Photos: Courtesy of Victoria Beckham; Louis Vuitton; Gucci; Ferragamo; Tod’s; Simone Rocha

A New Kind of Loafer

The idea of the loafer got toyed with a lot for fall. Gucci aimed high with a flatform style that divided opinions but certainly raised the bar; Tod’s looked beyond the tassels and sent down a fully fringed design that epitomized eccentric maximalism—the leatherwork also pushed the envelope on craftsmanship. Somewhere in the middle you’ll find toothy lug-soles (Victoria Beckham), sharp brogues (Ferragamo), and twee, heeled creepers (Louis Vuitton). These aren’t your classic loafers and that’s exactly what makes them so fun. For everyday options that feel kindred in spirit, JW Anderson, GH Bass, and Madewell deliver.

Gucci

Horsebit platform loafers

Emilia Wickstead

x Grenson Grenda tasseled fringed leather loafers

Tod’s

Gommino fringed leather loafers

G.H. Bass

Lianna bit super lug loafers

JW Anderson

Tassel embellished patent-leather loafers

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Photos: Courtesy of Simone Rocha; Carven; Rochas; Miu Miu; Staud

Category is: Cozy

The idea of all-day comfort was put forward by many. At Miu Miu, a leather hotel slipper felt like a revelation in laissez-faire cool; at Carven and Staud, plush footwear was reimagined in extreme (allover) and restrained form (trim with tufts of faux fur). Slip into any one of these styles, from Proenza Schouler to Loulou Studio, and you’ll likely feel the same way as you do about your matted house slippers: a pair you never want to take off.

Proenza Schouler

Tee Mary Jane flats in shearling

Staud

Alba faux fur-trimmed suede ballet flats

Loulou Studio

Kelly shearling Mary Jane pumps

Emme Parsons

Hugo shearling-lined leather sandals

Chloé

shearling lined leather sandals

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