what's hot in autumn 2023 shoes?

after the last few months of sandals, linen shirts and floaty dresses, it is time for a change. It's time for a change. this fall, designers are coming up with innovative and surprising trends that are sure to steal the show.

shoe collections show influences from the 70s and 80s with metallic shoes, the return of the slingback or the classic mary jane. pencil-tip shoes and bow embellishments also have their place.

 these are the biggest shoe trends for fall 2023.

SLEEK SLINGBACKS

slingbacks are making a big comeback this fall, in the flat version are an excellent alternative to ballet shoes. but also in more stylish versions with kitten heel or higher, with bold bows. 

saint laurent, silvana 05 ballerina shoes + zara, heeled slingback shoes with bow + prada, triangle patch slingback pumps + toteme, the sharp 70 mm pointed-toe pumps

MARY JANE

the best mary janes, like the best ballet flats and women's loafers, remain timeless regardless of current trends. red accents are everywhere this fall, so why not take a chance on some red mary janes?

carel paris, double-strap mid-heel pumps + mango, patent leather shoes + miu miu, mary jane leather pumps + alohas, luke - black patent leather ballet flats

METALLIC FINISH

another big trend is the metallic finish, gold, silver or sequins, which come in a variety of shapes, from loafers to mary janes, and are present in collections from luxury brands to fast fashion. no longer reserved for special events, they can be incorporated into your everyday wardrobe to pair with everything from great denim to chic cocktail dresses.

josefinas, cleopatra crocgold + reformation, agate chunky loafer + miu miu, logo-strap leather ballerina shoes + aeyde, aline leather ballerina shoes

LOAFERS

there's never a bad time to pull out a pair of loafers. but in fall, they're at the height of their powers. the look changes a bit each season; while the past few fall styles have been dominated by loafers with chunky soles, now the silhouette has become more delicate, with thinner soles and stitching closer to the traditional penny loafer.

mango, leather penny loafers + gucci, horsebit leather loafers + & other stories, heeled leather penny loafers + miu miu, logo-embossed leather penny loafers

cláudia cavaleiro the editor in chief for CINCO editorial. born in '82 in coimbra, she is graduated in philosophy from the university of coimbra. passionate about books and podcasts in a geek kind of way, she always find something interesting to research. loves to bring awareness to social problems and loves working at CINCO!