This Is the Luxe Fall Shoe Trend Every Fashion Person Is Already Wearing on Repeat
All my favorite fall 2025 outfits have one thing in common: suede shoes. Flats, loafers, clogs, knee-high boots, sneakers, you name it—if it’s suede, chances are I’ve saved it. Know you have good taste if this suede shoe trend hasn’t come as a surprise. Well, to be honest, fashion insiders haven’t exactly kept this suede shoe trend a secret.
Suede ballet flats made their entrance earlier this year, while knee-high brown suede boots are finally getting the traction they deserve as a standout fall 2025 boot trend. Suede sneakers hold their rank as one of the best fall 2025 sneaker trends, and IMO, are a chicer alternative to the predictable leather or canvas trainers.
The soft suede finish has been an It-girl favorite outside of footwear. From the best suede jackets to unexpected fall 2025 staples like pencil skirts and slouchy totes, suede has become one of the coolest, most desirable fall buys of the season. Doesn’t matter if it’s luxury pieces or chic, affordable suede finds—this fall-favorite is a must-have for any capsule wardrobe.
Below, shop the best of the suede shoe trend. I’m talking chic Suede Kitten Heel Boots from Zara, the classic Birkenstock Boston Clogs, preppy J.Crew Driving Loafers, brown Puma Speedcats, and more. You’ll find outfit inspo as you scroll through for the best way to style the suede footwear.
Shop the Best of the Suede Shoe Trend
Get the look: White knit dress + chocolate suede tote + brown suede knee-high boots + black sunglasses
DOLCE VITA
Virona H2O Boots
Reformation
Tatyana Knee Boot
In love with the buckle detail.
DOLCE VITA
Reyes Ballet Flats
Get the look: Chunky pattered sweater + black ankle trousers + brown suede loafers
ZARA
Suede Kitten Heel Boot
Madewell
The Mylie T-Strap Flat
Need these ASAP. The T-strap is so cute.
Get the look: Long brown suede jacket + black east-west bag + black turtleneck + wide-leg trousers + suede Adidas sneakers
adidas
Handball Spezial Sneaker
j.crew
New Stevie Knee-High Boots
Slouch them down for an edgier look.
Who knew ALO’s sneaker game was this good? I did.
Get the look: Denim skirt + blue crew-neck sweater + suede sneakers + white socks
Madewell
The Meadow Whipstitched Driver
These boots were made for walking.
PUMA
Speedcat OG Sneakers
Get the look: Suede midi skirt + white silk blouse + quilted leather shoulder bag + knee-high suede boots
Loeffler Randall
Marley Brown Suede Tall Boot
These have mysterious cool-girl energy.
ZARA
Split Leather Saddle Loafers
Elegant and sophisticated.
Reformation
Terra Sneaker
Reformation’s shoe game is next-level.
Get the look: Lightly distressed black denim + long black coat + silver brooch + suede flats
Aeyde
Harris Cow Suede Leather Tobacco Loafers
Why not try out boat shoes?
Børn
Thea Knee High Boot
Madewell
The April Ballet Flat
The burnt red is everything.
Get the look: White collared long-sleeve + miniskirt + brown suede knee-high boots
Reformation
Davina Slouch Boot
Birkenstock
Boston Soft Footbed Clogs
I’m kind of feeling the white.
Frye
Alex Softy Tall Wide Calf
Get the look: Black tie-waist coat + pleated trousers + beige suede loafers
Kenneth Cole
Meryl Pointed Toe Boot
In love with the delicate heels on these chocolate-brown beauties.
BLACK SUEDE STUDIO
Gabby Loafer
Get the look: Oversize black blazer + long-line shorts + bowling bag + plaid button-down + suede sneakers
ZARA
Split Leather Heeled Boots
I’m a slouchy boot advocate.
Birkenstock
Boston Soft Footbed Suede Leather
Frye boots are an editor favorite.
Get the look: Brown leggings + funnel-neck jacket + suede sneakers
Blundstone
Original Water Resistant Chelsea Boot
Blundstone Chelsea Boots are a NYC fall must-have.
Gap
Vegan Suede Ballet Flats
Yep, these are under $100.
