Lug Soles

Fall is the best time for layers, and with layering comes a little bit of grungy flair. This fall, play up that edginess by sporting a pair of lug sole shoes with your favorite layers.

This trend is so simple and easy to find because it works with almost any fall shoe. Lug sole mary janes? Yes, please. Lug sole sneakers? An excuse to keep wearing your chunky dad sneakers! Lug sole booties? Not even a question.

Shop the trend: Animal Print Platforms – Zara, White Lug Sole Boot – Zara, Lug Sole Sneaker – Zara, ‘Jadon’ Doc Martens – Nordstrom

Lace-Up Shoes

This trend might already be in your closet! If you’re into a little bit of edge but not so much into the lug sole trend, opt for a lace-up shoe (or combat boot) instead!

Lace-up shoes are the perfect fall shoe trend to complete a night out look, or to glam up an everyday outfit! I just know that these lace-up booties from Zara will be all over Instagram once they drop in stores!

Related reading: How to Style Combat Boots (+10 Outfit Ideas)

For those who prefer to keep their back-to-school looks on the low-key side, a pair of lace-up boots will go perfectly with boyfriend jeans (cuffed above the boot to keep proportions even!) and a graphic tee, or your favorite skinny jeans and sweater combo.

Shop the trend: White Combat Boots – Pretty Little Thing, Lace-up Heels – Boohoo, Lug Sole Lace-up Boots – Urban Outfitters, Heeled Lace-up Boots – Zara

Slouchy Boots

If skinny jeans are your go-to, meet your new favorite fall boot trend. Slouchy boots are the middle ground between western inspiration and model-off-duty vibes.

Getting a pair of slouchy boots in a neutral color like black or brown (depending on what color would work better with your back-to-school wardrobe) will ensure that you always have the perfect pair of boots to wear.