Our 5 Must-Have Shoes for Fall

After months of parading around in playful, pedicure-revealing sandals, we crave the comfort of fall’s close-toed shoes. Perhaps it’s our grown-up version of back-to-school shopping—that feeling of excitement we once got from shiny new folders is now what we get from new boots and office-appropriate flats—or it’s that the fall season is known for championing practicality. Whichever it is, there’s a thrill and satisfying sense of accomplishment to refreshing our fall shoe lineups. And why wait for crisp air and the wave of pumpkin spice everything to start? Below are five must-have pairs of designer shoes to help you confidently stride into cooler weather.

WRITTEN BY DARA PRANT

Put Your Best Foot Forward

Step stylishly into the new fall season with pairs that are as timeless as they are timely. With so many cool revivals of flats and elevated reworkings of classic boots, there’s never been a better time to refresh your fall shoe game.