Prep School: Getting Your Shoe Closet Ready for Fall

Call us a kid in the candy store, but we really can’t wait to get our hands on the new season’s crop of shoes. Sitting high on our wish list? Printed velvet boots, ballet shoes, white sneakers, slip-on loafers and platform hiking boots. Even fashion crowd’s favorites like heeled mules and ankle boots have received a major upgrade. To step into the season with the trendiest shoes, look for indulgent details like playful ruffles, heavy studded embellishments, pom-pom adornments or oversized buckles. Ahead, fall’s best shoes that are made for walking and showing off.

Gucci Horsebit-detailed Floral-print Canvas Slippers $695

Alaïa Laser Cut Leather Sneakers $950

Laurence Dacade Pete Embroidered Velvet Ankle Boots $990

Stella McCartney Croc-effect Faux Leather Pumps $995

Alexander Wang Kori Studded Leather Ankle Boots $695

Miu Miu Lace-up Grosgrain-trimmed Metallic Leather Ballet Flats $550

N°21 Knotted Satin Mules $675

See by Chloé Suede and Croc-effect Leather Lace-up Boots $360

Aquazzura Disco Thing Pompom-embellished Suede Sandals $925

J.W.Anderson Ruffled Leather Ankle Boots $835