As temperatures drop— a sigh of relief for many after a stifling hot summer season, the fall 2022 trends (opens in new tab) will just be heating up. A cold front will not only usher in sweaters (opens in new tab) and leather jackets, but a new crop of handbag (opens in new tab) silhouettes, autumnal jewelry (opens in new tab), and fresh shoe trends, too. Whether you're looking for a sneaker (opens in new tab) style—with creative fashion twists like lace insets— or a towering platform heel (opens in new tab) that will add on a few vertical inches, you'll probably find something for you in the trending footwear styles for fall—the options span far and wide. Here are the major fall 2022 shoe styles you can start shopping (and wearing) now.
Getting the Boot
As the colder weather rolls in, there's no better shoe to embrace than a reliable boot (opens in new tab) silhouette. This season, designers are leaning into over-the-knee styles with rich leather hues. Pair them under knit and tweed fabric dresses as seen on Bottega Veneta and Chanel's runways or styled over body-hugging denim styles with one of fall's oversized sweater offerings.
More Mules
Historically worn inside the home, a mule-style shoe's trademark is the backless silhouette. Like their clog cousin, mules wear with the ease of a slipper and the refined look of a heel. With sophisticated square toes and shearling fabrics, a mule can be worn anywhere and with anything.
Futuristic Flats
You don't have to master the art of time travel to look like you've gone to Mars and back. Quirky sci-fi style flats are ruling the roost this season, crafted with flexible designs and a second-skin feel.
On Track
The distinction between fashion sneakers and athletic sneakers is nearing nonexistent. While Valentino's running style sneakers have lace floral panels rather than mesh and Gucci masters leather uppers that are likely, not waterproof— you still look like you can run your fastest mile in them. With fashion and athletic wear collaborators coming together in droves, we're sure this fall will give sneakerheads lots to lust after.
Sky High Heels
Heels are not only back—now towering platform bases accompany them. For fall, it appears that the chunkier the platform, the better. Bottega Veneta took purple leather to new heights, Altuzarra leaned into monochrome red sock and shoe pairings, and Versace mastered a retro Mary Jane rendition.
