I walked outside this morning wearing a pair of very naked sandals, a thin spaghetti of rubber forming a “T” over my foot. I knew this was it, you see: the end of sandals and the start of more autumnal, more appropriate footwear. I wanted to go out on a high. And, having achieved my goal of walking to and from a coffee shop without my bare skin getting rained on, I’m ready to embrace the shoe-themed delights of Autumn/Winter 2026. There’s plenty to make you forget the ease of slipping on flip-flops, from the new leather finish (that once made a shoe-obsessed main character squeal on TV!) to the hottest shape for your toe. If you’re feeling a little lost or uninspired when transitioning away from summer outfits, these five Autumn/Winter shoe trends will give last autumn’s outfits an injection of new-season energy. Bookmark them now.
Lace-Up Details
Prada knows how to create a cult shoe. For AW26, lace-up court shoes with contrasting laces in purple and bottle green are at the top of every fashion insider’s wishlist. At Marni, Meryl Rogge made us fall in love with the brand all over again, notably with the lace-up kitten heels, which are as statement-making as they are practical. Jimmy Choo introduced the Scarlett pumps a few seasons ago, but has added lace and tweed to this season’s offering.
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You can look forward to pairing these lace-ups with ribbed tights or socks when the weather turns cooler.
If you prefer a wider shoe to pointy courts, this pair from Free People ticks all the boxes.
Jimmy Choo's Scarlett pumps will immediately lend gravitas to jacket-and-jean combinations.
Prada is always a good idea, especially when they're as versatile as these kitten heel courts.
Square Toes
It might not possess the knife-sharpness of a point, but a square toe still has plenty of edge. At Miu Miu, a square-toed, block-heeled pump heralded the shoe shape of the season. From sandals to loafers and classic court shoes you can wear to work, add a pair to your existing outfits for instant kudos.
A twist on the classic ballet pump that you can wear day in, day out this autumn.
With a square toe and cone heel, these pumps are the ultimate court shoes upgrade.
Temper the nostalgia of the wedge by introducing a square toe into the equation.
This pump's cylindrical heel contrasts with its squared-off toe.
Toteme's update on the classic sandal would make any dress feel modern.
Ruched Details
The ruched loafer surely needs no introduction, thanks to the likes of The Row and Saint Laurent. It’s a style that remains on top for AW26—but a more elegant take, seen at Gucci, is particularly worthy of note. Ruching (or scrunching) has found its way onto heeled courts, slingbacks and ballet flats alike, creating a glove-like silhouette.
These melted-chocolate loafers feel suitably polished for back-to-school season.
Ruched to cleave to your foot, along with an elasticated slingback that will hug the heel, Gucci hasn't cast aside practicality for sex appeal when it comes to its new-season shoes.
Massimo Dutti's ruched ballet flats have an extended vamp; a detail that's also trending for AW26.
Rich ruching makes barely there ballet pumps feel sturdier for winter.
Instead of black or brown, burgundy ruched loafers will add a touch of colour to neutral autumn outfits.
Patent
Is there anything more delicious in the world of shoes than patent leather? Carrie Bradshaw very nearly lost her mind—at Vogue!—over a pair of patent-leather Manolo Blahnik Mary-Janes, after all. For AW26, glossed-leather mules appeared at Chanel—a sure-fire way to reinterpret the brand's famous toe cap for the next generation. Elsewhere you can find patent ballet pumps, which will quite literally put a shine on whatever you're wearing, court heels and the lesser-spotted T-bar—enjoy!
These round-toe patent ballet pumps have the kind of extended vamp that is popular with Alexa Chung.
Dear Frances has form when it comes to sell-out ballerinas so don't pause on its patent version.
These round-toe heels have the butter-wouldn't-melt mood that one associates with patent leather.
Toteme's ballerinas are pushing the envelope this season with jersey fabrications, as well as patent-leather iterations.
These "Viv in the City" pumps would probably elicit a squeal of joy from Carrie.
Heeled Loafers
A heeled loafer might be the most perfect shoe ever created because it gives height but, crucially, doesn't sacrifice on comfort. Hermès even managed to make it a tantalising proposition for AW26, elongating the vamp but lowering the silhouette from mid-foot to heel to flash triangles of skin that suited very sheer tights.
These chisel-toed loafers will look equally sharp with jeans or tailored pants.
For anyone who is averse to heels, Jimmy Choo's Wilder loafer has the typical foot-lengthening effect of heels whilst providing the comfort of a flatter shoe.
A higher heel will lower the comfort-factor, but the butter soft leather of this Arket pair will ensure they fit like a glove.
Zimmermann's block-heeled patent loafers tick off multiple shoe trends.
Proving loafers can feel dainty too, this elegant Manolo Blahnik pair in tan leather is perfect paired with more feminine dresses and skirts.
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