Fall's best footwear doesn't have to be complicated, because candidly, that's not what we're about right now. Instead, we're sticking to the trends that have taken over more organically this season [1] — shoes that are practical, functional, and absolutely still fun — only this set of styles doesn't require any laces, zips, or straps to get your feet into.
They're essentially slides, slip-ons, and pull-on boots that make getting dressed easy [2] and looking cool a no-brainer. Some offer the newest takes on the slippers you've loved all summer, others, like the clog, are making a more nostalgic comeback, here to give your look a little of that '00s love. Read on for the breakdown on the season's biggest shoe trends that are a little more laid-back and a little less runway.
- Fall 2020 Shoe Trend: Clogs [3]
- Fall 2020 Shoe Trends: Slipper-Inspired [4]
- Fall 2020 Shoe Trend: Mules [5]
- Fall 2020 Shoe Trends: Loafers [6]
- Fall 2020 Shoe Trends: Chunky Chelsea Boots [7]
Fall 2020 Shoe Trend: Clogs
Clogs, like a lot of our wardrobes from the early '00s, have made a comeback — and why not? Comfortable, functional, and primed to go with everything from easy dresses to jeans, consider these the workhorses of your closet that you can still feel pretty cool about wearing.
Isabel Marant Thalie Clogs
Isabel Marant Thalie Clogs [8] ($430)
Loeffler Randall Maxine Platform Clogs
Loeffler Randall Maxine Platform Clogs [9] ($395)
Madewell The Ayanna Clog
Madewell The Ayanna Clog [10] ($168)
J.Crew Leather Clogs
J.Crew Leather Clogs [11] ($178)
Everlane The Clog
Everlane The Clog [12] ($108)
Zara Cowhide and Leather Clogs
Zara Cowhide and Leather Clogs [13] ($100)
Fall 2020 Shoe Trend: Slipper-Inspired
Slippers crept into our wardrobes this spring, and now they're a lasting part of our look, making their fall debut with cozy shearling and furry insoles. If fuzzy isn't your thing, look for slipper silhouettes with ballet-inspired details instead. In any case, you'll be getting lots of wear out of these babies.
Jenni Kayne Shearling Slide Sandals
Jenni Kayne Shearling Slide Sandals [14] ($325)
Margaux The Mule
Margaux The Mule [15] ($245)
Birkenstock Shearling-Lined Sandals
Birkenstock Shearling-Lined Sandals [16] ($135)
Zara Buckled Flat Sandals With Fur-Lined Straps
Zara Buckled Flat Sandals With Fur-Lined Straps [17] ($60)
Gucci Princetown Genuine Shearling Loafer Mule
Gucci Princetown Genuine Shearling Loafer Mule [18] ($995)
Zara Flat Leather Mules With Bow Details
Zara Flat Leather Mules With Bow Details [19] ($30, originally $50)
Fall 2020 Shoe Trend: Mules
Mules have been around for a couple of seasons, but we're not ready to say goodbye just yet. With the ease of a slip-on silhouette, but the sophisticated details that come with these iterations — yes, even heels! — these pairs are endlessly versatile.
Wandler Ava Kitten Slides
Wandler Ava Kitten Slides [20] ($500)
& Other Stories Padded Leather Heeled Sandals
& Other Stories Padded Leather Heeled Sandals [21] ($129)
Brother Vellies Tofi Mule
Brother Vellies Tofi Mule [22] ($565)
Zara Leather Heeled Mules With Square Toe
Zara Leather Heeled Mules With Square Toe [23] ($70)
Jacquemus Les Mules Carino
Jacquemus Les Mules Carino [24] ($569)
Fall 2020 Shoe Trend: Loafers
This season's preferred polished flat is the loafer, making a name for itself with chunkier soles, sometimes luxe suede finishes, and in pops of white, too. Invest in a style you'll wear long past this season.
H&M Chunky Leather Loafers
H&M Chunky Leather Loafers [25] ($70)
& Other Stories Rope-Chain Leather Loafers
& Other Stories Rope-Chain Leather Loafers [26] ($129)
Khaite Suede Loafers
Khaite Suede Loafers [27] ($720)
Zara Animal-Print Loafers
Zara Animal-Print Loafers [28] ($129)
Maryam Nassir Zadeh Suffolk Loafers
Maryam Nassir Zadeh Suffolk Loafers [29] ($715)
Fall 2020 Shoe Trend: Chunky Chelsea Boots
Our favorite of fall's boot trends, this take on the Chelsea boot is utilitarian and cut out for anything. That's a shoe we can get behind.
Dr. Martens 2976 YS Chelsea Boots
Dr. Martens 2976 YS Chelsea Boots [30] ($150)
Loeffler Randall Bridget Chelsea Combat Boots
Loeffler Randall Bridget Chelsea Combat Boots [31] ($395)
Ganni Rubber Chelsea Boots
Ganni Rubber Chelsea Boots [32] ($245)
H&M Chelsea Boots
H&M Chelsea Boots [33] ($35)
Proenza Schouler Lug Sole Chelsea Boots
Proenza Schouler Lug Sole Chelsea Boots [34] ($795)