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If only you could see the workspace of a market editor in the aftermath of fashion month. In a word, it’s insanity. From scribbled notes on airplane napkins to clandestine photos shared via Google Drive, we take in all there is to see across New York, London, Milan, and Paris in order to present you with the most important tidbits. In case you haven’t guessed by now, that’s exactly what this story is for: to let you in on the hottest up-and-coming shoe trends for fall. Eat your heart out.
Runway Sneakers
Cecilie Bahnsen fall/winter 2025
Miu Miu fall/winter 2025
Lacoste fall/winter 2025
Coperni fall/winter 2025
We’re always excited to see sneakers trending, but this latest crop is truly spectacular. Between Adidas’s ballet sneaker to Gucci’s anklet style, it’s no wonder why trainers made appearances at Miu Miu, Lacoste, Coperni, and Cecilie Bahnsen.
Taekwondo Mei Ballet Sneakers
$100.00 at Luisaviaroma
Kick Suede Sneakers
$690.00 at Bergdorf Goodman
Owen Sneakers
$750.00 at SSENSE
Re-Motion Sneaker
$1050.00 at Gucci
Chromathon Sneaker
$890.00 at FWRD
Snake
Tod’s fall/winter 2025
Duran Lantnik fall/winter 2025
Miu Miu fall/winter 2025
According to Chinese tradition, 2025 is the year of the snake; and according to fashion month, it’s also the year of snakeskin. From sculptural mules at Duran Lantnik, to boots fit for a Bratz doll at Tod’s, all signs point to this print as the next big shoe trend. (Spoiler alert: it’s trending for bags, too.)
Snake-Effect Leather Sneakers
$555.00 at Mytheresa
Aline Leather Mary-Jane Pumps
€395.00 at Aeyde
Rya 90 Mules
$1125.00 at 24S
Rise Snakeskin-Print Leather Ankle Boots
$502.00 at Farfetch
Snake-Effect Leather Ballet Mule
$750.00 at Moda Operandi
Peep Toe
Victoria Beckham fall/winter 2025
Fendi fall/winter 2025
Ferragamo fall/winter 2025
Note here that it’s peep toe, not open toe. Although we have nothing against an open toe, the real runway trend at shows like Fendi and Ferragamo was a bit more discreet. Show off just a small sliver of skin without revealing your full pedicure—or lack thereof.
Pierced Peep-Toe Slingback
$428.00 at Tory Burch
Leather Peep-Toe Mule
$1150.00 at Mytheresa
Ares Suede Platform Mule
$1290.00 at Net-a-Porter
Julianne 90 Peep Toe Nappa Pump
$860.00 at Italist
Open Toe Leather Boots
$1900.00 at Acne Studios
Western Nods
Hermès fall/winter 2025
Louis Vuitton fall/winter 2025
Western inspiration has featured prominently throughout the last several seasons, but this fall, the vibe is a bit more subtle. Instead of classic cowboy boots, think silver toe caps on a pair of Louis Vuittons, a snip toe from Hermès, or muted stitching from Schiaparelli.
Block Heel Bootie
$1650.00 at Nordstrom
Jessie Mid Calf 75 Boot
$1195.00 at FWRD
Western Ankle Boots
$759.36 at Cettire
Petal Bridge Leather Cowboy Boots
$1070.00 at mytheresa.com
Willow Twisted Ring Cowboy Boots
$995.00 at Bergdorf Goodman
High Ankle Straps
Valentino fall/winter 2025
Isabel Marant fall/winter 2025
Calvin Klein fall/winter 2025
Move over Mary-Janes, there’s a new strap in town. From heavy hitters like Calvin Klein and Valentino to queen of boho Isabel Marant, many designers opted for straps that sit higher on the ankle for their fall collections.
Wedge Sandal
$1195.00 at Revolve
Jodie 145 Platform Leather Sandals
$1100.00 at Mytheresa
Patent Ankle-Strap Stiletto Pumps
$1390.00 at Bergdorf Goodman
Lock Python Embossed Ankle-Cuff Sandals
$1350.00 at Bergdorf Goodman
Tabi Ankle Strap Pump
$1350.00 at Nordstrom
Slouchy Boots
Balmain fall/winter 2025
Louis Vuitton fall/winter 2025
Loewe fall/winter 2025
Gone are the days of skin tight boot shafts that can fit nary a sock, let alone a pant leg. For Loewe, Balmain, and Louis Vuitton, this fall is the time to get slouchy.
The Sia Boot
$270.00 at Revolve
Robin Combat Boots
$1250.00 at Shopbop
Suede Tall Western Boot
$798.00 at Ralph Lauren
Dalby 55MM Leather Ankle Boot
$990.00 at Saks Fifth Avenue
Slouchy Pointed Toe Knee High Boot
$575.00 at Nordstrom
Square Toe
Stella McCartney fall/winter 2025
Victoria Beckham fall/winter 2025
Alaïa fall/winter 2025
It’s no secret that squared off toes have been slowly but surely on the rise. Be it stark or with rounded corners, we took note of the styles from Alaïa, Victoria Beckham, and Stella McCartney, in particular.
Patent Leather Slingback Pumps
$1200.00 at Saks Fifth Avenue
Horsebit Ballet Flat
$990.00 at Gucci
Bel Air Slide Sandal
$1150.00 at Nordstrom
Hedda Knee High Boot
$235.00 at Nordstrom
Rowan Wedge Slide Sandal
$79.95 at Nordstrom
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