It's a tale as old as time: The leaves begin to turn, the temperatures drop, and the temptation to overhaul your entire wardrobe kicks in. While fall does give fashion people the best possible excuse to switch things up, that doesn't mean it's always an easy undertaking. After all, where exactly does one start when transitioning into the new season? Do you only invest in staples? Or perhaps it's worth purchasing the most popular trends? It's not always easy to discern what to buy, especially when our checking accounts may not be conducive to overhauling our entire closet. That said, not all hope is lost. One simple solution that can make shopping for the new season on a tight budget straightforward is to start from the ground up.
Hear us out: Investing in new footwear is smart. The right pair of shoes can make your staples stand out, making dressing for transitional temperatures easier and allowing you to tap into the season's biggest trends. But if you're dubious about the possibility of actually finding trend-forward shoes for a good deal, look no further than Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. Yes, you read that right. With so many affordable finds marked down until Wednesday, October 9, there's no easier way to step into the new season on a shoestring budget (excuse the pun).
If you still have your doubts, keep scrolling. Ahead, we've rounded up the five biggest fall shoe trends that can be found on sale on Amazon right now.
Like clockwork, there are always a few boot trends that come into the chat around the fall. But the only style this season with a huge presence on the F/W 24 runways was extra-tall boots. Whether in the form of timeless knee-high riding boots or unique over-the-knee boots (see Tods or Chloé's fall shows), designers didn't embrace an exact style but said yes to height in general. The versatility of this trend alone makes it one of the easiest styles to adopt this season, as you can buy it anywhere (including on Amazon).
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Tommy Hilfiger
Imizza Black Boots
Riding boots can make any fall ensemble 10 times more elegant.
Amazon
Dsevht Red Leather Knee High Boots
Burgundy will be big this fall.
The Drop
Gertie Suede Slouchy Boots
Suede is also shaping up to be a big trend this season, so these boots are worth the investment.
Amazon
Fifsy Knee High Boots
Moto boots are never a bad idea.
Nine West
Sensa Over-the-Knee Boots
ICYMI, over-the-knee boots are making a comeback.
It's no secret that Mary Janes has been having a moment, but if F/W 24 collections made anything clear, it is that it won't be ending anything soon. From Sandy Liang to Miu Miu to Bally, the fall collections featured this shoe silhouette in every form imaginable—flats and heels alike. Considering its continued presence, there's no better time to buckle in on this trend. But if you need some convincing, let all of the cute options from Amazon's Prime Big Deals Day sell you.
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Calvin Klein
Kamryn Flat in Black Patent
Styling tip: Make these simple flats stand out by styling them with sheer stockings.
Franco Sarto
Tinsley Mary Jane Flats in Gothic Red Patent
Sam Edelman
Michaela Mary Jane Flats
The embellishments make these flats even trendier.
Stuart Weitzman
SW Mary Jane Flat in Nice Blue
Navy is shaping up to be the new neutral.
Amazon
Wonderway Mary Jane Shoes
Everything about these flats is sublime—from the square toes to the chocolate-brown color to the affordable price point.
PSA: Animal prints weren't just applied to ready-to-wear this season. Across the fashion ecosystem, we saw animal-print shoes at the top of the food chain—or at least in the F/W 24 collections of major fashion houses such as Versace, Gucci, and Tommy Hilfiger. From crocodile-embossed knee-high boots to leopard-print pumps to zebra-print flats, there's no shortage of ways to embrace your wild side this season. Just be sure to try to keep something "tame" by shopping the trend while it's on sale (you won't regret it).
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The Drop
Gail Heeled Ankle Boot in Tan Snake
Snakeskin ankle boots will always be stylish in our books.
Amazon
VorisVina Cow Print Ballet Flats
Knock out two trends with one purchase.
Coach
Carter Haircalf Bootie Ankle Boots
The pony-hair material of these boots makes the leopard print pop even more.
Aerosoles
Catalina Ballet Flat in Natural Printed Snake
We'd style these snakeskin flats with a moto jacket, t-shirt, and jeans.
Steve Madden
Drew Pump in Leopard
Prep-inspired fashion isn't a particularly new trend, but that hasn't put a stop to the proliferation of one shoe—ahem, loafers. We always see this type of shoe trend each fall as younger generations go back to school, but with F/W 24 collections, designers gave this trend a "grown-up" feel through styling, shades, and subtle adaptations to the silhouette. Whether you opt for a classic chunky loafer or one that comes in an animal print, this footwear trend will elevate all your fall ensembles.
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The Drop
Ryan Lug Sole Loafer
Admittance to a private prep school is not required.
Marc Fisher
Ozzie Loafer in Medium Brown Leather
You can pair these with slacks, skirts, or shorts.
Tory Burch
Ballet Loafers
Amazon
Lifestride Sonoma Slip on Loafers
Snakeskin loafers? Sign us up.
The hardware makes these loafers look designer.
Last but certainly not least, the final noteworthy fall shoe trend is what we're dubbing "hardware store"—i.e., footwear covered in studs, embellishments, or hardware. Throughout F/W 24 collections, designers added extra hardware to flats, heels, and even boots (see: Tory Burch or Chloé). The overall result is a shoe trend that can give your fall staples a little extra shine this season without needing to go to a hardware store—only Amazon instead.
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Jessica Simpson
Faelin Knee High Boot
Talk about statement boots.
Amazon
Rivet Buckled Strap Mary Janes
These embellished flats are so Alaïa-coded.
JW PEI
Jewel Buckle Kitten Heels Pumps in Claret Red
Amazon
Micifa Perforated Metal Studded Mary Janes
We love that the grommets on these flats are gold, silver, and bronze.
Amazon
Miss Left Studded Round Rivets Ankle Boots