Back to School: 5 Collegiate Shoe Trends That’ll Be Everywhere This Fall

When I was in college, I would see the same five shoe styles on campus during the fall. (I’d also wear those same five styles.) Well, this fall, the trend-cycle pendulum has swung back to those styles I used to wear.

Throughout NYC and on my Instagram feed of influencers worldwide, I’ve seen a range of these collegiate fall shoe trends styled in elegant, easy ways. Influencers are turning to loafers and Mary Janes as the rightful fall It shoes to style with jeans and trench coats, but they’re also wearing unlikely trends like derby shoes. Another trend I didn’t have on my bingo card is clogs, but the chunky, platform, slip-on shoe is here to stay for the cooler season. I would see clogs a ton on campus, as they were always so comfortable. Meanwhile, suede sneakers are the casual shoes that brands like Miu Miu and New Balance are bringing to the forefront.