You’ve dug out your knitwear, made a list of cosy TV shows to watch and posted a shot of your first pumpkin spice latte. Autumn is officially here!
Now it’s time to start thinking seriously about your footwear. October is nice because it’s usually warm enough to still have a bit of flesh on show, so you can get away with Mary Janes or ballet flats. But it’s also not too hot for boots if you want something with a little more stomp. Here’s a selection of the best footwear to buy now.
The best women’s shoes and boots for autumn and winter
John Lewis western boots
Alohas loafers
Me+Em ankle boots
Schuh brown knee-high boots
Grenson tan loafers
Sézane ankle boots
Zara brown suede boots
M&S studded pumps
Cos square-toe flats
Next mary janes
Mango ankle boots
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Bronx faux fur-lined shoes
Rocket Dog black boots
Massimo Dutti ballet flats
Dr Martens biker boots
Cos ballet flats
The White Company black riding boots
Dune lined ballet flats
AllSaints hand-stitched loafers
For more, read the expert guide to buying clothes that last and how to make your leather last a lifetime
Melanie Wilkinson is the Guardian’s styling editor
