It’s high time to invest in a pair of retro, vaguely sporty sneakers, a more subtle sibling to the sneakerina trend. Bestselling lace-up styles from Adidas, Veja, and Nike are perennially popular among celebrities and pair nicely with everything from structured trousers and midi skirts to black leggings and sweatpants. While you can’t go wrong with classic black or white, this year it’s all about treating colorful sneakers like they’re a neutral (it may sounds crazy, but it works).
Lacoste Club Low Sneakers
4. The bootie
PARIS, FRANCE – MARCH 08: A guest wears black long sleeve sweater, light brown high waisted denim jean maxi skirt, shiny dark brown layered leather belt, black leather tote bag, shiny black heeled boots leather shoes, outside Paloma Wool, during the Paris Fashion week Women’s Fall/Winter 2025-2026 on March 8, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)Edward Berthelot/Getty Images
There’s a reason ankle boots are the fundamental fall shoe style. They look great with trousers and skinny jeans, provide plenty of room to show off your cozy sock game, and offer the lift of high heels without the same blister risk. While fall fashion is trending toward taller styles this year, we’ll never pass up a great short boot for autumn. Maximize walkability with a block-heel ankle boot silhouette or lean into the kitten-heel shoe trend for something trendy.
Loeffler Randall Elyse Boots
Jeffrey Campbell Sweet Talker Boots
5. The ballet flat
PARIS, FRANCE – MARCH 08: A guest wears blonde curly bob hair, dark navy blue shirt, shiny dark brown cropped unzipped leather jacket, black sheer mesh pants, black mini shorts, light green ballerina flats leather shoes, outside Paloma Wool, during the Paris Fashion week Women’s Fall/Winter 2025-2026 on March 8, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)Edward Berthelot/Getty Images
