I Find the Best Shoes at Nordstrom, H&M, and Zara—29 Fall-Ready Styles I Love Right Now
As someone who grew up on the East Coast, I've always cherished the transition of seasons because it meant refreshing my wardrobe and embracing new styles. While I appreciate dressing for spring, summer, and winter, fall has always held a special place in my heart. It's my favorite season, allowing me to swap out my sandals for sleek, closed-toe shoes.
With fall just around the corner, I couldn't be more excited, so I took some time to review my collection of fall shoes from last year and decided which ones to keep, what to donate, and which new styles to incorporate. With these important decisions made, I eagerly began my fall shoe shopping. I turned to my go-to online retailers—H&M, Nordstrom, and Zara—in search of the latest silhouettes.
Unsurprisingly, I stumbled upon many chic, designer shoe options. Before I knew it, I had multiple tabs open on my computer for luxurious suede boots, sophisticated loafers, elegant slingbacks, and satin mules. I even came across some unexpectedly stylish preppy options, like ballet pumps.
The fall shoe discoveries were too fantastic not to share, so I decided to curate a selection of the finest fall footwear offerings, ranging from cult favorites to timeless classics. Although there were numerous great options, I managed to narrow it down to the 29 best fall shoes. Prepare to treat yourself and your closet—it's time to indulge in fall shoe shopping!
I actually have no notes. The rich brown suede against the sleek black heel is so luxe looking.
Red is proving to be a relentless color, so if you don't already have red shoes, this is your sign to get a pair.
Buckle-adorned fashion items, including bags and shoes, are currently on-trend.
I've been looking for the perfect black slingbacks, and I think I just found them.
These look designer without the designer price tag. Style them with sheer tights, a miniskirt, and a chunky sweater.
I was shocked when I saw these at H&M. They look like a pair that stylish Parisian women would wear.
Take inspiration from trendy Scandi women and pair these with wide-leg trousers and a distressed brown leather jacket.
Every fall, Western-inspired boots make a comeback, and this year is no exception.
If I'm putting together an edit of the best fall shoes, it's going to include a variety of suede options.
The woven leather makes these stand out from all of the other Mary Janes on the market.
This zebra print reminds me of the abstract animal pattern seen in Tory Burch's S/S 25 collection.
Love them or hate them, Maison Mariegla's iconic Tabi flats are everywhere right now.
I always come back to Coach for its timeless and high-quality shoes at an affordable price.
Nikki Chwatt is an associate fashion editor based in New York City. She joined Who What Wear in 2024 after writing fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content for WWD, Well+Good, Editorialist, and more. With a passion for personal style and the creativity that comes with it, one of Chwatt's goals is to help others understand that there is no such thing as a “good” or “bad” style; it’s just about putting an outfit together that makes you feel confident in yourself. When she's not writing, you can find her taking a Pilates class, reading a powerful romance novel, or exploring a new wellness spot in Manhattan.
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