If the first thing you buy for fall each year is shoes, join the club. At this point, it feels like it’s been summer for years, and I’m counting the days until the initial signs of fall reveal themselves. In the meantime, I’ll just be over here shopping for fall shoes in anticipation of the change of seasons.
If the sound of satin ballet flats, red jazz shoes, and chocolate brown suede mules gets your attention, I have a feeling you’re going to like this edit as much as I do. I perused the just-in stock at Nordstrom, Zara, J.Crew, Net-a-Porter, Reformation, Prada, and more. The price points run the gamut, so you’re sure to find something that fits both your needs (or wants) and your budget.
Suede, animal prints, taffeta, and beads are all present and accounted for. And if I do say so myself, the 33 new fall shoes I found are too good not to sell out (with some already headed to that fate). So, without further ado, keep scrolling to shop the best new shoes of fall 2026 (so far).
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ZARA
Leather Lace-Up Flats in Red
I think I might like red jazz flats even more than white ones.
STAUD
Vela Mules in Espresso
If you like cool shoes and compliments, order these.
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JUDE
Cave 65 Suede Mules in Brown
Jude is one of the most coveted shoe brands of 2026, and shoes like these are why.
J.Crew
Verona Ballet Flats in Satin
No one will know they’re not a designer splurge.
H&M
Suede Slingbacks in Dark Purple
Prada
Embroidered Satin Slingback Pumps in Black
Fall’s first It shoe has arrived.
Margaux
The Fonteyn in Cobalt Suede
Weirdly enough, cobalt blue shoes go with just about everything.
UGG
Tasman Deconstructed Slippers in Chestnut
If you’re tired of your feet getting sweaty in Uggs, it’s you lucky day—only the soles are lined with fur.
Reformation
Calista Flats in Warm Tiger Haircalf
Warning: These new-in flats are flying out of stock.
Madewell X Minnetonka
Double-Fringe Kilty Moc in Red
The product of a very cool collab.
Maison Margiela
Tabi Ballerina Flats in Forest Green
A new Tabi color always deserves some attention.
MANGO
Leather Wedge Heel Shoes
Wedge heels aren’t just for summer.
Sam Edelman
Emory Flats in Cabernet Red
The chicest use of $140 there is.
The Row
Cindy Suede Ankle Boots in Moka
Of course The Row’s take on sock boots is ridiculously chic.
J.Crew
Verona Lace-Up Flats in Lizard-Embossed Leather in Black
Another cool take on the jazz flats trend.
Salomon
XT-6 Sneakers in Vanilla Ice/silver/lilac Ash
Reformation
Claudette Heeled Mules in Black Haircalf
I suddenly need a pair of calf hair high-vamp mules.
JUDE
Cave Leather Knee Boots in Black
The height of these is cool and a bit unexpected.
Madewell
The Dolli Glove Loafers in Mocha
If you’re bored with basic loafers, these should perk you up.
Toteme
Slip Jersey Pumps in Black
There are many great things about these but perhaps the best is that they’re made of jersey fabric.
Adidas
Japan Sneakers in Vanilla Cream White Gold
The satin sneaker trend just keeps getting better.
DRIES VAN NOTEN
Leather-Trimmed Velvet Ballet Flats in Brown
Madewell
Marty Suede Booties in Rich Brown
Tory Burch
Runway Chain Pumps in Khaki
You can always count on Tory Burch to have some of the best shoes of the season.
A.Emery
Jesse Calf Hair Flats in Black
Herbert Levine
Pump Du Jour Satin Pumps in Rose/Butter
Massimo Dutti
Heeled Ballet Flats in Brown
These would add instant elegance to any outfit they’re paired with.
Miu Miu
Bubble Technical Fabric and Suede Sneakers in Brown
These are quickly becoming the buzziest designer sneakers of the season.
Anonymous Copenhagen
Mazy 55 in Silky Splash Pomegranate
Straight into my cart these taffeta heels went.
STAUD
Wally Slouch Boots in Black
BIMBA Y LOLA
Suede Tricot Ballerina Flats
The 2026 version of mary janes.
Tony Bianco
Maddi Pumps in Red Nappa
I’ve been on the hunt for a pair of easy, low red heels and I think I just found them.