The Types of Shoes We're Coveting

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Your house shoes are begging for a break, so why not ring in the new season with a fresh set of footwear? From comfort-first clogs to high-style knee-high boots, these are the types of shoes to invest in now.

A Combat Boot

Once a punk staple, the combat boot has become domesticated for everyday wear. This must-have fall shoe comes in an iteration for everyone: with thick rubber treads, shiny hardware, and in sleek fabrics like tweed.

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Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini FW21

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The Slingback Heel

The ultra-classic slingback heel is sensible, but also adds a bit of sex appeal. Slip into them accompanied by work-appropriate separates or alongside your favorite little black dress.

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Versace FW21

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Cozy Clogs

These fuzzy clogs are an ode to your newfound relationship with comfy footwear. Pair them with socks or wear them bare-footed.

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Coach FW21

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Knee-High Boots

These boots aren't just polished, they were in fact made for walking too. Style them with midi skirts and dresses or make them the main event with a legging tucked in. They're sure to kick your fall wardrobe into high gear.

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Longchamp FW21

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Heeled Loafers

Masters of both comfort and style, there's no shortage when it comes to fall's heeled loafers. Opt for a conventional tassel style or go bold with laser cut-outs and oversized hardware.

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Gucci FW21

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Sara Holzman
Style Director

Sara Holzman is the Style Director for Marie Claire, where she's worked alongside the publication for eight years in various roles, ensuring the brand's fashion content continues to inform, inspire, and shape the conversation about fashion's ever-evolving landscape. With a degree from the Missouri School of Journalism, Sara is responsible for overseeing a diverse fashion content mix, from emerging and legacy designer profiles to reported features on the influence of social media on style and seasonal and micro trends across the world's fashion epicenters in New York, Milan, and Paris. Before joining Marie Claire, Sara held fashion roles at Conde Nast's Lucky Magazine and Self Magazine and was a style and travel contributor to Equinox's Furthermore website. Over her decade of experience in the fashion industry, Sara has helped guide each brand's style point of view, working alongside veteran photographers and stylists to bring editorial and celebrity photo shoots to fruition from start to finish. Sara currently lives in New York City. When she's not penning about fashion or travel, she’s at the farmer’s market, on a run, working to perfect her roasted chicken recipe, or spending time with her husband, dog, and cat. Follow her along at @sarajonewyork