7 New Fall Shoe Trends on the Way In and 7 on the Way Out

Many months ago, we made our predictions on the fall 2026 shoe trends that will become the most noteworthy. While our runway predictions are never far off, the first glimpses of fall fashion are beginning to take shape, which means it’s time to revisit the footwear silhouettes to know. It may not technically be fall yet, but there are already several specific trends that are resonating in the designer collections and IRL, and it’s time to report on them.

Of course, because everything is cyclical, a number of styles are slowly starting to lose favor while these newer ones take center stage. It’s not to say that you should go and remove them from your closet right this second, but fashion people who stay ahead of things are quietly skipping them when shopping for anything new right now. If you also want to know what the insider set is into and, consequently, not into going into next season, consider this your download on the status of cool footwear.

Here, see which fall 2026 shoe trends are taking priority among the fashion set and which styles are simply not trending as much anymore.

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Heavy satin finishes are the first shoe trend I’m already seeing resonating in the wild from what came down the runways in the fall designer collections, and based on all the early popularity, I know it’s set to be one of the major styles of the season. Whether that means a pair of pretty pumps, elevated flats, or even modern sneakers, seemingly every pair of cool fall shoes is getting the satin treatment.

GIA BORGHINI

Renata Satin in Ivory

Herbert Levine

Sleep on It Satin Mules

COS

Satin-Suede Ballet Sneakers

Reformation

Nash Heeled Sandal

adidas

Taekwondo Mei Ballet Shoes

The western boot trend, a key fall 2026 shoe trend, as seen on the runway at Chloe.

Yep, Western boots are back, but maybe not like you’re thinking. Instead of on-the-nose cowboy motifs, designers are taking a more modern approach with boots that take classic Western details, like stacked heels and suede finishes, and reimagine them to be sleeker.

Khaite

Clive Suede Knee Boots

NILI LOTAN

Lauretta Suede Ankle Boots

Paris Texas

Bettina Leather Ankle Boots

J.Crew

Western Ankle Boots in Suede

Reformation

Dominique Knee Boot

In his debut Celine spring 2026 collection, Creative Director Michael Rider sent model after model down the runway wearing derby shoes. Not quite as formal as oxfords but more sophisticated than your average ballet flats, derby shoes are the surprising new style that’s just right for a dose of everyday polish. With more brands getting in on the look, I only expect the trend to gain momentum this fall.

CELINE

Ballet Lace-Up Shoe in Goatskin

J.Crew

Verona Lace-Up Flats in Eel-Embossed Leather

ZARA

Soft Leather Bluchers

Tony Bianco

Crew White Nappa

Detail shot of a Tory Burch beaded kitten heel on the runway.

Heavy embellishments were a key shoe trend on the fall/winter 2026 runways, where they appeared either with feathers and laces, like at Prada, or an abundance of beading, like at Tory Burch. These pairs are paving the way for the rise in beautiful and intricate embellishments that will come to define the prettiest evening-ready shoes of fall and winter.