The first crisp days of autumn are just around the corner, and investing in the essential autumn shoe trends of 2025 is the best place to start as you transition your wardrobe to face the cooler temperatures. We combed the runways to bring you the best buys of the season – no extra legwork required.
As you start to retire those summer sandals, lean on prep school classics to fill in the blanks. Leather loafers, polished Mary-Janes, lace-up Oxfords and brogues all played major roles in the Miu Miu, Prada, and Calvin Klein Collection shows, signifying a return to menswear-inspired basics and a shift towards uncompromising comfort and functionality. Sporty retro trainers are still carrying their weight, while pointy power pumps (all in commuter-friendly heights) will add a little flair to work wardrobe. Don’t forget about the best boots, either – we’ve got equestrian-inspired riding styles and the snakeskin-embossed options to suit all manner of personal styles.
Ahead, shop the eight best autumn shoe trends of 2025 to carry you through the season.
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Sporty retro sneakers
From Miu Miu to Stella McCartney, low-profile trainers in retro silhouettes continued to reign supreme. Keep things classic with colour-blocked styles, reimagined by these luxe designers, or pulled from the archives of Adidas, Nike, and Puma. They’ll pair perfectly with everything from trousers to floral dresses throughout the autumn season.
Maison Margiela Sprinters sneakers
Adidas Tokyo trainers in silver
Puma Speedcat OG sneakers
Miu Miu Gymnasium sneakers
Brogues and Oxfords
Calvin Klein, Tory Burch, Victoria Beckham
Crisp tailoring dominated the runways for autumn, and along with these menswear-inspired looks came an array of brogue, Oxford, and derby shoes. Just like Victoria Beckham, Calvin Klein Collection, and Tory Burch, we recommend sticking with clean, streamlined styles with a simple lace-up closure or minimalist-friendly buckle detailing. They best part? They’re all commuter-friendly.
The Row Novus Derby shoes
Charles & Keith faux suede brogue Derby shoes
Church’s Lana R leather brogues
Crockett & Jones Amy tan leather brogues
Modern Mary-Janes
Bally, Louis Vuitton
We’ve seen Mary-Janes play a prominent role in the fashion cycle during the past few seasons, and they’re not going anywhere for autumn 2025. Choose from luxe leather standbys from The Row and Bally, or go for something updated and accessorised with buckle detailing, such as the ones we spotted on Louis Vuitton and Gucci’s catwalks. They’re a comfortable choice for work, weekend, and everything in between.
Le Monde Beryl Claudia croc-effect patent leather Mary-Jane ballet flats
Gucci Horsebit ballet flats
Cos square-toe ballet flats
Tod’s leather Mary-Jane pumps
Snakeskin boots
Khaite, Bally, Tod’s
Autumn accessorising means new boots, of course. At Khaite, Tod’s, and Bally, snakeskin-embossed shapes took centre stage on the runway, paired with midi skirts, cropped trousers, and sweeping hemlines. You’ll find contemporary picks, too, like kitten-heeled boots from Aeyde or a block-heeled version from Stuart Weitzman, to complement your favourite autumn pieces.
Stuart Weitzman Maeve booties
Paris Texas Lavinia boots
Aeyde Sofie ankle boots
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Aria snake print ankle boots
Back-to-school loafers
Givenchy, Miu Miu, Prada
It’s officially loafer weather. Take inspiration from the bare-legged styling at Miu Miu and wear them now with mini skirts and fluid dresses (with or without a ribbed sock), then move towards more layered looks, such as Givenchy’s full suit moment or Prada’s sweater and jeans for a quintessentially autumnal feel.
G.H.BASS Weejuns® Penny loafers
Everlane modern loafers
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Ralph Lauren fringe-trim suede loafers
Dorothy green patent loafers
Christian Louboutin CL Moc embellished glossed-leather loafers
Satin stunners
Fendi, Chanel, Dries Van Noten
Bring a little whimsy into your everyday outfits with satin shoes. All of these options can be worn for evening with slinky slips or draped dresses, similar to the styling showcased at Fendi and Dries Van Noten. Somewhat surprisingly, we find these styles to be equally as wearable for daytime, too. Take, for instance, Toteme’s satin ankle boot – the flat shape is perfect with cropped trousers and a crisp button-down for a day at the office.
Manolo Blahnik Verallim 10 bow-detailed satin ballet flats
3.1 Phillip Lim ID ballerina mules
Prada 55 embellished cut-out satin shoes
J.Crew Mollie satin heels
Pointy power pumps
Prada, Chloé, Calvin Klein
Along with the many flat shoes we found dominating the catwalks, the surprise trend of the season was the return of the pointy power pump. Prada, Chloé, and Calvin Klein Collection paired theirs with mini skirts and pencil silhouettes, the only rule being to make sure they’re a wearable height. From ankle-strapped, to slingback, kitten-heeled, and more, there is something for everyone.
Mango pointed kitten heels
Jimmy Choo Rosalia 65 patent pointed pumps
By Far Viva pointed heels
Victoria Beckham satin pointed pumps
San Pietro leather pointed heels
Riding boots
Ralph Lauren, Hermès
Flat riding boots with an equestrian edge caught our attention at Ralph Lauren, Hermès, and Brunello Cucinelli, which only makes sense, given that timeless country-inspired styling was a notable movement this season. Whether worn with tucked-in trousers and a Fair Isle knit or a mini skirt and oversized jumper, this is another footwear trend that puts comfort first. Music to our ears.
Massimo Dutti leather riding boots
Staud Harlow riding boots
Reformation Nancy knee-high boots
Tod’s suede knee-high boots
