4 Fall Shoe Trends for Any Age

last updated 16 October 2019

We'll say it once, and we'll say it again—when it comes to fashion, age, for the most part, is irrelevant. However, sometimes it's nice to narrow down the scope of what is trending by age group just to get a better pulse of who is wearing what. To do exactly that, today we decided to hone in on the fall shoe trends women over 40 have been spotted wearing on repeat. Surprise, surprise—the stylish ladies ahead are 100% on trend, as they have proven they are clinging to shoe trends such as square toes, lace-up boots, and more.

Ahead, check out some of the ways these amazing women are styling four of fall's biggest shoe trends, and shop our favorite versions of each. From boots to strappy sandals, shopping this seasonal footwear roundup will have you understanding why these ladies are wearing the styles again and again and again. You'll see.

Lace-Up Boots

This season, update your go-to ankle boot assortment with a few pairs of lace-up booties as well. The runways paid homage to iconic period pieces of all kinds, but if you ask us, the most wearable iteration was the return of lace-up boots. And if you aren't into the whole bourgeoisie vibe, lace-up combat boots will also do just fine.

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Rejina Pyo

Simone Boots

Dr. Martens

Sinclair 8 Eye Boots

Yuul Yie

Gloria Glam Heel Boots

Slouchy Boots

As the weather cools, you're going to see more of these comfortable yet sophisticated boots coming out to play underneath dresses, skirts, and trousers alike. This boot trend can make as much or as little of a statement as you want, meaning if a versatile boot is what you're looking for, the slouchy boot trend is for you.

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Mango

Leather High-Leg Boots

H&M

Knee-High Boots

Miu Miu

Leather Knee Boots

Colorful Heels

Adding a pop of color is a sartorial statement that can be made at any age. This season, reach for the brightest shoes you can find and pair them with either more toned-down hues for a stronger pop or an equally bold party look to match.

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Attico

Monia Satin Pumps

Zara

Mid-Heel Leather Slides

Jimmy Choo

Rav 65 Leather Mules

Square Toes

While square-toe sandals have been all over our Instagram feeds lately, one can expect the silhouette to quickly expand into boots, mules, loafers, and beyond as the fall and winter seasons start to ramp up. Follow the lead of these stylish women here if you know what's good for you.

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Topshop

Maja Leather Black Sock Boots

Wandler

Isa Two-Tone Leather Mules

Charles & Keith

Croc-Effect Square Toe Block Heel Loafers

Next up, shop all the best fall Zara shoes fashion girls are already wearing on the regular.

Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.