The Ultimate Not-Autumn, Not-Summer Shoe Style You Need

last updated 2 October 2016

Pointed-toe mules have become an obsession of ours: They are, when you think about it, the perfect shoes for right now. A backless cut makes you feel like you've still got one foot basking in the glory of summertime, while the closed toe ensures you're way ahead of the fashion game and heading well on into autumn.

Those are obvious things, we know. The real reason this style has caught on like fashion wildfire is down to Chanel's serpent-heeled versions being the most coveted shoe style of the past few months. If you thought the brand's classic slingbacks were elegant, these mules take things to an even more playful level—the kind Rihanna gets involved in first.

The latest Chanel effect has prompted a spike in pointed-toe mules hitting shop floors across the shopping gamut. You can find great pairs in Topshop (the colourways are for the more adventurous customers out there) as well as strappy ladylike versions from London-based luxury shoemakers Malone Souliers.

Flattering on the ankles and equally as effective with cutoff jeans on the weekend as they will be with a smart work-friendly pencil skirt, we're sold on investing heavily into the look before winter comes to ruin everything. Scroll through our favourite pointed-toe mules this #TuesdayShoesday.

Topshop + Gwen Toecap Mules

Topshop

Gwen Toecap Mules

Candy pink to make fashion girls wink.

Jeffrey Campbell + Olenna Leather Point Heeled Mules

Jeffrey Campbell

Olenna Leather Point Heeled Mules

Who doesn't love silver shoes?

Attribute

Nicks Leather Mule

Rock 'n' rollers can get onto the trend too.

Malone Souliers

Maureen Leather Mules

These autumnal shades will update everything you own.

Mansur Gavriel

Heel Slipper Leather Mules

For your Marilyn Monroe moment.

Acne Studios + Priscilla Stiletto Heeled Pointed Mules

Acne Studios

Priscilla Stiletto Heeled Pointed Mules

A subtle slingback for those of you who can't keep slip-ons on!

Zara

Stiletto Heel Mules

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Hannah Almassi is the Editor in Chief of Who What Wear UK. Hannah has been part of the the Who What Wear brand since 2015, when she was headhunted to launch the UK sister site and social channels, implement a localised content strategy and build out the editorial team. She joined following a seven-year tenure at Grazia magazine, where she led front-of-book news, fashion features and shopping specials as fashion news and features editor. With experience in both print and digital across fashion and beauty, Hannah has over 16 years in the field as a journalist, editor, content strategist and brand consultant. Hannah has interviewed industry heavyweights such as designers including Marc Jacobs and Jonathan Anderson through to arbiters of taste including Katie Grand and Anna Dello Russo. A skilled moderator and lecturer specialising in the shift to digital media and e-commerce, Hannah’s opinion and work has been sought by the likes of CNBC, BBC, The Sunday Times Style, The Times, The Telegraph and MatchesFashion.com, among many others. Hannah is often called upon for her take on trends, becoming known as a person with their finger of the pulse of what’s happening in the fashion space for stylish Brits. Hannah currently resides in Eastbourne with her photographer husband, incredibly busy son and highly Instagrammable cat.