25 Totes Trendy Flats For Fall

Stilettos of the world, heed this warning: Footwear of the non-heeled variety is back with a vengeance to take over the shoe game. Once again, the flat shoe trend is here for fall, with some major style twists and embellishments that make for a long must-have list. From ballets and d’Orsays to Oxfords and loafers, flats have taken over the sartorial spotlight as of late, only continuing to get more chic with each passing season. Prepare to see footwork so fancy that outfit planning will happen from the bottom up.

Menswear-inspired Oxfords have gotten over-the-top makeovers while loafers have become smart and sophisticated; ballet styles are next level with laces for days while rounded toes are now pointed, boasting sassy straps; and when it comes to shimmer and shine, shoes of all styles are mad for metallics. Fall footwear is prepped and ready to make shoes the hottest fall accessory and keep lovers of the flat chic and on trend without a heel in sight.

It's time to clear out those closets and make way for fall flats that will easily take you from day to night and help you work this season’s top trends every day of the week. For a toe-tapping good time, check out these 25 flats that are trending for the season.

1. Lovely Laces For Days

Billy Ella Lace-Up Flats, $178, Anthropologie

Taking ballet flats to the next level, criss-cross laces are Instagram’s latest fashion muse.

2. A New Nude

FLICK Lace Up Ghillie Shoes, $45, Topshop

Neutral flats with a fancy twist and tie are so autumn.

3. Fierce Fall Gladiators

Signmeup Gladiator Flats, $89, Nine West

Gladiators transition from summer sandals to fall flats with these burgundy suede lace-ups.

4. Upgraded Ballet Inspired Flats

Jeffery Campbell Shay Lace Up Flat, $130, Free People

Pretty in pale pink brings a ballerina feel to one of fall’s most coveted silhouettes.

5. Snake Skin With A Twist

ASOS LANA Pointed Lace Up Ballet Flats, $51, ASOS

A little bit of snake skin is slaying the lace up game.

6. OTT Oxfords

Miss Albright Curricula Cutout Oxfords, $188, Anthropologie

With hints of metallic and expertly placed cut-outs for cooler temps, these Oxfords are on point.

7. London Style Brogues

New Look Brogues, $51, ASOS

Shiny oxblood Oxfords with a chunky sole bring a little London brogue style to fall footwear.

8. Color Blocking With A Print

Adderly Flats, $120, Dolce Vita

Color blocking and animal print: These are not just your grandfather’s oxfords.

9. Peek-A-Boo Oxford

ASOS MELS Leather Flat Shoes, $58, ASOS

These cut-out oxfords prove that peek-a-boo placements aren’t solely reserved for warm weather fashion.

10. Modern Mary Jane

Jeffrey Campbell Calvert Leather Oxfords, $168, Nastygal

Classic black with a hint of gold and a cross over strap equal the modern love shoe of the Oxford and the Mary Jane.

11. Metallic And Leather

The Lydia Flat In Metallic, $108, Madewell

Give your flats an upgrade with an unexpected mix of metallic and distressed leather.

12. Flash And Fringe

Mirror Metallic D’Orsay Loafer Flats, $158, J.crew

You can double the embellishment and super shine: d’Orsays are fancy and flashy in mirrored gold with fringe and tassels.

13. Textured Shine

Glamorous Rose Gold Brogue, $63, ASOS

The shoe of the season is an unstoppable addition to any outfit in textured rose gold.

14. Loafers With Luster

Huxley Kilty Loafer, $70, Sole Society

These loafers may have replaced the penny with fringe, but they didn’t lose their luster.

15. Sneakers That Shimmer

Shiny Plimsolls, $50, Zara

Sneakers with a sheen are easily paired with anything from denim to dresses.

16. Structured Straps

Flat Shoes With Ankle Strap, $50, Zara

Structured straps with baby button details are edgy and sophisticated.

17. Criss-Cross Suede

Faux Suede Strappy Flats, $25, Forever 21

Criss-cross suede and tiny gold buckles make for fancy footwork.

18. Non-Basic Neutral

Candela Mayfield Flats, $210, Anthropologie

This is a neutral nude shoe that is anything but basic.

19. Strappy Animal Print

ASOS LUNAR ECLIPSE Ballet Flats, $40, ASOS

Minimal straps and maximum animal print make for a special combination.

20. Studs And Straps

Studded Ballerina Flats, $60, Zara

Studs and straps are a sartorial shoe dream come true.

21. A-List Loafers

Fringed Penny Loafers, $100, Zara

Loafers with epic fringe game are upping the standard for basic black shoes.

22. Classic Black And White

Blink Monochrome Flat Loafer Shoes, $81, ASOS

Classic black and white color block with a stylish silhouette twist means perfection.

23. Patent, Pointed, And Platform

Pointed Faux Patent Flatform Loafers, $30, Forever 21

Patent, pointy-toed, and tasseled with a platform sole: The definition of an on trend loafer.

24. Soft Suede

River Island Suede Loafer, $81, ASOS

Blush colored suede with gold accents brings soft color into your loafer rotation.

25. Pop Color Penny Loafer

ASOS MANOR Suede Loafer, $58, ASOS

A simple silhouette in a pop color pays homage to the penny loafer while bringing contrast and texture to any outfit.

Just picture it: You, decked out in your comfiest of flats, ready to traipse through the autumnal woodlands. All is well in the world.

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