As we head into the cooler months, one of the first switches many of us will make pertains to footwear. Swapping out sandals and flimsy flats for shoes that are sturdier and, when called for, more weather-resistant, becomes a priority. Often, getting your shoes right means that you can extend the lifespan of your more summery clothes, too, as the correct autumnal shoe choice will make them feel more seasonally relevant. That said, that doesn’t mean basic black leather boots are your only option from here on out.
In 2024, colour has played a huge role in dictating the trends, especially where accessories are concerned. And right now, shoes in the right colours have the power to make anything you wear with them feel more current and stylish. So, which shoe colour trends are in for autumn 2024? I’ve found six shades that will ensure you put your best foot forward every day for the next few months (and beyond). Scroll on to see them.
6 Autumn Shoe Colour Trends to Try in 2024
1. Fiery Red
Style Notes: We’ve seen variations of red tones peak in popularity this year (we’ll be discussing another one in a minute) but true, zingy red hues are having a moment right now. Worn with neutral outfits, in shoe form, they’ll give your looks a very chic talking point. What’s more, this shade of red is always in, so you’ll come to rely on them for years to come.
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& Other Stories
Slingback Leather Pumps
Mint Velvet
Red Leather Ankle Boots
Gola
Gola Elan Suede Trainers
2. White and Ecru
Style Notes: I always used to think white shoes looked a little cheap. I put this down to the fact I used to buy just that—very cheap pairs—in my teens and early twenties; the memory of the tacky white shoes I owned seared in my mind. However, thanks to refined silhouettes and slighter warmer undertones of white, I now realise just how chic and stylish-looking white shoes and boots can be. Styling is key, here, too—I certainly won’t be wearing them with the bodycon dresses I also favoured in 2005.
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TOTEME
The Wedge Heel 50 Leather Pumps
COS
Pointed-Toe Leather Knee-High Boots
TOVE
Darcy Leather Ballet Flats
3. Brown
Style Notes: One of the biggest colour trends of all of 2024 has to be brown. With elegance being the dominating aesthetic, brown swiftly came to the fore as the old-money-looking alternative to black. The idea has stuck as we head into autumn, too—prime brown-wearing season—and now, everywhere I look, fashionable people are wearing brown shoes.
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Reformation
Remy Knee Boot
& Other Stories
Pointed Slingback Pumps
Arket
Slim Leather Loafers
AUTRY
Reelwind Low Suede and Shell Sneakers
GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI
Marinetti Suede Mules
4. Glossy Black
Style Notes: Black shoes will never be out, but I get that they might not seem like the most exciting thing to put on your feet when you want to look and feel fashionable. However, I do think that the patent finishes we’re seeing so much of this autumn will do just that! Glossy and sophisticated, patent shoes look inherently expensive.
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Dear Frances
Mary Jane in Patent Black
MANGO
Patent Leather-Effect Heeled Shoes
Jimmy Choo
Love 85 Black Patent Leather Pumps with JC Emblem
Calvin Klein
Leather Square Toe Heeled Boots
LE MONDE BERYL
Soft Patent Leather Loafers
5. Burgundy
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Reiss
Aubrey Leather Slingback Ballerina Pumps
PARIS TEXAS
Stiletto 60 Suede Mid-Calf Boots
Jimmy Choo
Amita Garnet Patent Leather Pumps
6. Unexpected Green
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Toteme
The Sharp Slingback Laurel
GANNI
Green Feminine Buckle Ballerinas
MIISTA
Finola Green Tall Boots