It’s an age-old trick: When you can’t figure out what to wear, pick one piece—be it clothing or an accessory—and build your outfit around that. The easiest piece to do it with when fall sets in? An amazing pair of fall shoes.
Whether you’re wearing a look full of your tried-and-true closet staple or something trendy and fun, your shoes will be the glue that holds the whole look together. The swap of a loafer for a boot or a clog for a flat completely changes the vibe every single time—and that’s a power that should be harnessed this fall.
Fall is officially bearing its beautiful head for the 2022 season, and these shoes are going to be the best things you’ve added to your closet all year long.
Loafers
By this point, loafers are truly a closet staple. But in 2022, there are countless options to choose from to ensure you have the perfect pair for your closet. To go a bit edgier, opt for a chunky version; if your style is more classic, a menswear-inspired, flat pair is perfect for you. Can’t decide? Opt for a pair in a fun color or pattern to add a pop to whatever you pair them with.

COACH
Leah Platform Loafers

Free People
Lug Sole Loafer

Jeffrey Campbell
Velveteen Bit Loafer

& Other Stories
Chunky Tassle Loafers

Charles & Keith
Square-Toe Loafers

Madewell
Lug Sole Loafers

Platform Loafers
When choosing a loafer, the last thing you want is a pair that’ll make you never reach for them because they leave you with blisters. This weatherproof, high-quality pair is not only comfortable but is made of beautiful leather that’ll last you for years.
Ballet flats
Ballet flats are officially having a resurgence, and while they might bring back flashbacks of stinky pairs worn out by the hallways of your middle school, your adult version can be a far cry from that. A grown-up pair in leather or suede will bring a French je ne sais quoi to your fall wardrobe.

Everlane
The Day Glove Ballet Flat

Everlane
The Day Ballet Flat

Everlane
The Leather Day Heel

J.Crew
Zoe Ballet Mules

J.Crew
Zoe Ballet Flats

Loeffler Randall
Leonie Ballet Flat

Charles & Keith
Ankle Strap Ballerinas

Charles & Keith
Quilted Mary Janes

Leather Ballet Flats
Looking for the perfect pair of ballet flats to invest in? This pair is a work-friendly way to hop on this season’s hottest trend and will get you from point A to point B with comfort and style.
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Sneakers
If you’re a sneaker girl, there’s no reason to reserve yours for spring and summer. Opt for a trendy pair of vintage-feeling New Balances or a white pair you can rely on as your wear-everywhere shoe this fall.

J.Crew
Classic Trainers

Veja
Recife Logo Sneakers

New Balance
57/40 Sneakers

New Balance
237 Sneakers

Madewell
Kickoff Trainers

Nike
Blazer Low Platforms

Geox
Diamonta Sneakers

Sam Edelman
Low-Top Sneakers

Platform Sneakers
A pair of white sneakers is as timeless a shoe as you can get, but finding the perfect pair isn’t always easy. This leather pair is comfortable, walkable, and most importantly, goes with everything.
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Boots
What would fall be without an arsenal of boots to wear on repeat? Whether you’re on the hunt for the perfect, versatile black bootie or a more statement pair of lug-sole boots, it’s worth adding a pair you love to your lineup.

Linea Paolo
Viva Booties

Dolce Vita
Moana Waterproof Boots

Vince
Block Heel Booties

Madewell
Tall Western Boots

& Other Stories
Leather Chelsea Boots

Caslon Miller
Water Resistant Boots

ALDO
Pointed-Toe Booties

Everlane
The Glove Boots

Leather Platform Booties
We’re very much on the side of investing in good boots so we don’t need to replace them, and these are the pair our fashion editor is investing in this year. These weatherproof platform booties are the perfect hybrid between a classic boot and a lug-sole boot and will add a bit of cool to anything they’re paired with.
Clogs
Clogs are back, and they’re the shoe we didn’t know we needed that we now can’t get enough of. You’ve probably already gotten a glimpse of the classic Birkenstock version on TikTok, but pairs with chunky soles in all textures and colors are a no-brainer for a statement shoe this season.

Birkenstock
Boston Suede Clogs

& Other Stories
Suede Slip-On Loafers

Dolce Vita
Camdin Clogs

Aerosoles
Ari Platform Clogs

COACH
Finlay Clogs

Charles & Keith
Gabine Buckled Mules

Matisse
Lena Platform Mules

Jeffrey Campbell
Lugged Platform Mules

Convertible Leather Clogs
We’re all-in on clogs this season, and these are one of your best bets as far as choosing a pair goes. The back strap can go forward or backward depending on how much support you want, and with five colors to choose from, you’re bound to find one you love.

This post is sponsored by Aquatalia and FRANKiE4 but all of the opinions within are those of The Everygirl editorial board.