With most of summer behind us, it’s time to start thinking about fall-related topics, such as shoes for the new season. I love many fall-related topics, but this is perhaps my favorite. Designer shoes are typically the first footwear offerings to come out for fall, and they inevitably set the tone for the remainder of the season.
If you’re a designer-shoe lover who’s been known to kick yourself when those coveted It shoes you’ve been meaning to order are suddenly sold out everywhere in your size, let this serve as your reminder to shop early because it will happen again once the rest of the world catches on. So if you’d like a preliminary heads-up about which Prada, Gucci, Khaite, The Row, and Miu Miu (to name a few) shoes are most likely to be It shoes by the time fall arrives, this is a great place to start. Keep scrolling for the most stunning shoes of fall 2024 (so far).
Prada
Printed Leather Slides
Leave it to Prada to make an existing It shoe even better (with the addition of leopard print, in this case).
Bottega Veneta
Melbourne Embellished Glossed Crinkled-Leather Pumps
The beauty of these Bottega pumps lies in the tread sole and gold chain strap.
Loewe
Campo Leather Harness Biker Boots
Moto boots are set to be big again this fall, and this pair is as elegant as it gets.
Miu Miu
Logo Slipper Mules
These remind me of hotel slippers in the most elevated way possible.
Loro Piana
Primula Leather-Trimmed Mesh Point-Toe Flats
I’ve never wanted a pair of mesh flats more.
Gucci
Horsebit Ankle Boots
Remember those Gucci desert boots that flew out of stock last fall? They’re back and in new colorways.
Alaïa
Embellished Crinkled-Leather Ballet Flats
Alaïa just keeps giving the people what they want.
Khaite
Rowan Knotted Crinkled-Leather Mules
They come in black, too, but I predict the white pair will really take off.
Saint Laurent
Cherish Two-Tone Satin Slingback Pumps
Have you ever seen a chicer kitten heel?
Prada
Evolve Genuine Shearling Clogs
I know plenty of fashion people that will be yearning for cold weather to arrive so that they can wear these.
Manolo Blahnik
Maysale 50 Velvet Mules
Manolo’s iconic mules now come in velvet. Sign me up.
Prada
Runway Pointed Toe Pumps
These are enough to make me think that block heels are making a comeback.
The Row
Awar Suede Ballet Flats
Leave it to The Row to make us want yet another pair of ballerinas.
Toteme
The Wide Shaft Leopard-Print Calf Hair Knee Boots
Get ready for leopard-print shoes to be everywhere.
Gucci
Slingbacks with Marina Chain
These beauties are already starting to sell out in this color—consider yourself warned.
Bottega Veneta
Astaire Mary Jane Flats in Mud
The oversize buckle (and the color) are just so good.
Maison Margiela
Tabi Ballerina Flats in Deep Red
Every designer shoe roundup needs a pair of Tabis.
Miu Miu
Buckles Harness Boot
These are flying out of stock, so if you’re ready to invest, don’t delay.
Christopher Esber
Minette Embellished Slip-On Shoes
These make every outfit 1000 times cooler.
Manolo Blahnik
Peleona Pointed Toe Mary Jane Flats
You don’t need me to tell you how cool and elegant these are.
Saint Laurent
D’Orsay Pumps in Smooth Leather
Trust me—these will be the next Saint Laurent It pumps.
Ferragamo
Edyna Slingback Kitten Heel Pumps
These are my idea of the perfect black knee boots.
Miu Miu
Leather Low Top Sneakers
Just add a sweater and jeans.
Proenza Schouler
Tee Leather Mary Jane Flats
You need to see these from the top to really appreciate them.
Bottega Veneta
Astaire Leather Loafers
Featuring that distinctive Bottega knot hardware we all know and love.
Paris Texas
Helena Ankle Boots
These Western moto boots are the best of both worlds.
Toteme
The Wedge Leather Pumps
Interesting pumps are always a hot commodity.
Chloé
Eve Knee High Boots in Cognac Brown
Everyone in fashion is clamoring for Chloé pieces right now.
The Row
Tyler Shearling Moccasins
The likelihood that these will sell out while still on preorder is high.
Jacquemus
Black & Brown Les Doubles Mules Mules
These may be polarizing, but you have to admit that they’re cool.
