Last fall and winter, leopard-print-everything reigned supreme, giving way to the snakeskin resurgence for spring and summer. Now with autumn just around the corner again, yet another bold animal print is entering the fashion chat: cowhide.
Polarizing? Sure. A fad? Could be. But can it enliven an outfit? You bet your bottom dollar.
Everyone knows a pop of color or statement pattern has the power to transform even the most basic outfits. And while there are plenty of ways to style cow print—from more extreme takes like coats and pants to subtle accessories—footwear is an easy entry into the trend.
With its classic brown, black, and white spotted pattern, an exotic pony hair shoe naturally complements the earthy tones of a fall color palette. Simply pairing a cow print ballet flat with jeans and a tee, for example, can add oomph without overpowering the look. Or for all you fashion daredevils out there who aren’t afraid of some style tension, you can wear a pair with vibrant color for a flashy outfit moment, or even take the wrong shoe theory for a spin by styling calf hair with unexpected looks. The style possibilities are endless.
A guest at Copenhagen Fashion Week 2025 wearing cow print Mary-Janes with a pop of butter yellow.
Already, a quick Google search reveals there are oh-so-many silhouettes to choose from for the upcoming season, including chic ballet flats from Le Monde Beryl and Moschino, mules from Prada perfect for the transitional season, and even some evening-ready heels and cool fall boots. Get started on your fall shoe shopping by browsing more of my favorite cow print pairs below.
Le Monde Beryl Cow Calf Hair Regency Slipper
Prada Printed Leather Mules
Zara Animal Print Leather Heeled Sandals
Odissi Ella Cow-Print Pony Hair Chelsea Booties
Freda Salvador Jada Square Toe Ballet Flat
Adidas Samba LT Leather-Trimmed Cow-Print Pony Hair Sneakers
Moschino Pony Skin Ballet Flats
Tory Burch Genuine Calf Hair Loafer
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By Anthropologie Wood-Bottom Clog Heels
Nakedadvice The Cupid Heel
Madewell The Mylie Ballet Flat
Sophie Dweck is the Associate Shopping Editor for Town & Country, where she covers all things fashion, beauty and lifestyle, shares her expertise on the most worthwhile luxury products, tests and writes in-depth reviews on the very best essentials worth investing in, as well breaking news about the latest launches, and of course, reports on the biggest sales and deals to shop no matter the day. Some of her favorite items to date are Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski trial cardigan, the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser, and ZIIP’s microcurrent device. When Sophie isn’t testing state-of-the art beauty tech or breaking down TikTok aesthetics, she loves indulging in BonBon sweets (Sorbisars, for the win!) and finding the next trend before it goes viral.
