Fall’s top shoe trends pick up where we left off in the spring—iterating on classic shapes while infusing them with personality-driven touches. The result? Styles that feel both familiar and new, wearable yet a touch unexpected. And while summer footwear remains top of mind for most (we still have some time to go!), there are a few key fall 2026 shoe trends you can already wear now.
A Look at Fall 2026’s Top Shoe Trends:
The kitten heel was a reference point for many designers—Celine, Prada, and Proenza Schouler included—who reworked pared-back silhouettes with playful, feminine flourishes. (Those looking for a little more height can turn to options from Victoria Beckham, Jil Sander, and Stella McCartney.)
Elsewhere, designers reimagined the T-strap—in both heeled sandal and pump form. It’s a perfect summer shoe, though, for the colder months, you can pair them with socks the way Dries Van Noten and Fendi did year-round wear.
Slippers made their mark for fall, too—from the return of classics like Gucci’s fur-lined horsebit style to pattered and embroidered takes from Ralph Lauren and Conner Ives. The slip-on style brings an ease to daily dressing, adding a polished feel to worn-in jeans, and a laidback cool to skirts.
Below, a first look at the top fall 2026 shoe trends, which we’ll update with more as the season unfolds.