NBD, But We Found Every Fall Shoe Trend for Under $100
If you’re ready to try out the best fall shoe trends but don’t want to drop a ton of money, you’re in luck. Every major new shoe style is available right now for under $100—if you do a little digging. To save you time sifting through the internet for hidden finds and amazing sales, I scoured retailers myself to bring you the trendiest shoes for the season ahead.
All the of-the-moment pieces are here: the new-age sneakers, the shoes with wild animal prints, the comfortable and cool boots every fashion girl will be wearing next month, and more. The best part about these prices is that you can test-drive a trend you might be on the fence about without making a huge investment. Ahead, shop the best affordable fall shoe trends.
Modern Cowboy Boots
This season, designers made a strong case for Western pieces, showering the runway with reimagined cowboy boots in sleek designs.
Faux Croc
This is easily the most expensive-looking shoe trend for the season ahead.
New-Age Sneakers
While the "dad" sneaker trend has been around for a while now, they're being updated with futuristic details this season.
Wild Animal Prints
Animal print in all forms will be huge this season. Try anything from leopard to zebra to tiger to snakeskin.
Hiking Boots
Here's a shoe trend that's equal parts cool and comfortable.
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Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co., and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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