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I Found Fall's Most Luxurious-Looking Shoes for Under $150

By Swedan Margen

I Found Fall's Most Luxurious-Looking Shoes for Under $150

If there's one easy way to give your outfit an of-the-moment look, it's with a trending new pair of shoes. I always find the change in season to be the perfect opportunity to invest in a chic new style and reinvigorate my wardrobe. As we approach fall, I'm particularly looking for the shoe trends that will add a luxurious touch to my looks.

So what sumptuous styles do we have to look forward to this upcoming season? I looked to the fall/winter 2025 runways to bring you seven wearable styles that will reign supreme once the temps start to cool. From chic pumps to luxe-looking satin, these shoes will make every ensemble look altogether elegant and on-trend. The best part? You don't have to spend designer prices to get the look. In fact, I've scoured the market and found all the biggest fall 2025 shoe trends for under $150.

Chic Pumps

Woman in brown pumps and gray trousers

Elegant pumps were all over the F/W 25 runways, from Saint Laurent to Prada. While they're a classic style, we're seeing fresh iterations for autumn—including some with details like bows and exotic finishes.

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Leather Kitten Heel Shoes

ZARA

Leather Kitten Heel Shoes

Dries Heel
Patent Heeled Shoes - Women | Mango Usa

MANGO

Patent Heeled Shoes

Leather Heels
Alicia Sling Pump
Heeled Slingbacks

Sumptuous Suede

Woman in suede jacket and suede loafers

It comes as no surprise to see sumptuous suede shoes back in the spotlight for fall 2025. From trendy sneakers to loafers and boots, the luxe-looking fabric will elevate every fall outfit.

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The Greta Ballet Flat

Madewell

The Greta Ballet Flat

Sag Taupe Suede

STEVEMADDEN

Sag Taupe Suede

Contrast Leather Sneakers

ZARA

Contrast Leather Sneakers

Ballet Flats
The Simone Kitten-Heel Slingback Pumps

Madewell

The Simone Kitten-Heel Slingback Pumps

Schutz Courtney Flats
Suede Straps Sandals - Women | Mango Usa

MANGO

Suede Straps Sandals

Jeffrey Campbell Content Mule Slides

Anthropologie

Jeffrey Campbell Content Mule Slides

Suede Leather Ankle Boot With Block Heel - Women | Mango Usa

MANGO

Suede Leather Ankle Boot With Block Heel

Peep Toes

Woman in peep-toe shoes on the Fendi runway

We saw peep-toe shoes gain momentum in the spring/summer 2025 collections, and the silhouette shows no signs of slowing down for fall, thanks to designers such as Miu Miu, Tory Burch, and Fendi who featured them heavily in their collections. Take your pick of cutout shapes and toe placements this season.

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Leather Ballet Flats With Opening

ZARA

Leather Ballet Flats With Opening

Paula Heeled Sandal

Reformation

Paula Heeled Sandal

Open Toe Sandals
Kitten-Heel Sandals With Strap - Women | Mango Usa

MANGO

Kitten-Heel Sandals With Strap

Open-Toe Leather Shoes - Women | Mango Usa

MANGO

Open-Toe Leather Shoes

Patent Effect Sandals

ZARA

Patent Effect Sandals

Ankle-Cuff Heeled Sandals - Women | Mango Usa

MANGO

Ankle-Cuff Heeled Sandals

Spy-Kid Slide Sandal

Jeffrey Campbell

Spy-Kid Slide Sandal

Satin

Woman in satin shoe on the Fendi runway

Satin shorts, camisoles, and dresses have taken center stage in our wardrobes this summer, and for fall, our shoes are now getting the satin treatment. The fabric oozes luxe vibes, and we'll be seeing it on sleek pumps, heeled sandals, and adorned with pretty details such as bows.

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Pointed Slingbacks
Satin High-Heeled Sandals With Metallic Embellishment - Women | Mango Usa

MANGO

Satin High-Heeled Sandals With Metallic Embellishment

Satin Effect Slingback Shoes

ZARA

Satin Effect Slingback Shoes

Satin Kitten-Heel Shoes With Straps - Women | Mango Usa

MANGO

Satin Kitten-Heel Shoes With Straps

Satin-Effect Slingback Heels

ZARA

Satin-Effect Slingback Heels

Didi

Exotic Finishes

Woman wearing pony hair leopard print pump

From animal prints to expensive-looking pony hair and mock-croc fabrics, footwear with exotic finishes is gearing up to be one of this season's most luxe-looking shoe trends.

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Animal Print Leather Kitten Mules

ZARA

Animal Print Leather Kitten Mules

Loafers
Bayley Genuine Calf Hair Ballet Flat

Tony Bianco

Bayley Genuine Calf Hair Ballet Flat

Animal Print Leather Sandals

ZARA

Animal Print Leather Sandals

Energy Croc Embossed Kitten Heel Sandal

Sanctuary

Energy Croc Embossed Kitten Heel Sandal

Brown Knee-High Boots

Woman in brown knee high boots

When it comes to buying boots, you can't go wrong with a beautiful brown knee-high pair—as spotted all over the runways from Fendi to Ralph Lauren and Chanel. Every shade of the brown color palette is fair game, whether you go for chocolate, coffee, tan, or espresso. As for the silhouettes? Try a pull-on style, riding boots, skintight sock boots, or slouchy ones.

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Knee-High Boots
Gwyneth Brown/red Leather

STEVE MADDEN

Gwyneth Brown Red Leather

Ellen Up Pointed Toe Boot

Schutz

Ellen Up Pointed Toe Boot

Knee-High Cowboy Boots

H&M

Knee-High Cowboy Boots

Derbies and Brogues

Woman in dress and derby shoes

The fall/winter 2025 runways presented a whole host of derby shoes and brogues, worn with everything from traditional tailoring to satin evening gowns. When you're tired of your loafers and ballet flats, the classic style will add just the right polished flair.

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Willet Wingtip Derby

SoftWalk

Willet Wingtip Derby

Lizzie Derby Flat

Trotters

Lizzie Derby Flat

Justice Square Toe Oxford

Kenneth Cole

Justice Square Toe Oxford

Justice Square Toe Oxford

Kenneth Cole

Justice Square Toe Oxford

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