With autumn just around the corner, emotions fluctuate between sadness over summer’s imminent departure and mounting excitement for cold-weather dressing. Sunny days might soon be behind us, but the cloud of knitwear on the horizon certainly softens the blow (literally and figuratively).
Shoes sit right up there with woolly jumpers and oversized outerwear on the list of exciting early autumn purchases. From ankle boots to lug-sole loafers, there are plenty of cool and classic footwear options for the transitional months—ensuring you don’t have to go straight from sandals to ski boots. Step into September in dainty ballet flats or a subtle Western silhouette; whether you’ve started reaching for your blazers or are having a hard time letting go of pretty floral dresses, there’s a shoe out there to carry you through the awkward seasonal shift.