Fall footwear trends 2011 | Youthink

6 Fab Fall Shoes

by Josie Lukey – St. Martin de Porres High School, Airdrie AB Sep 12, 2011

Keep your little piggies warm this fall with six great footwear styles that are cozy and cute.

With cozy trends from moccasins to fur-lined boots for girls, and deck shoes to chukka boots for guys, this fall offers up plenty of stylish options that also take into consideration comfort. Here are six of the hottest shoe trends we spotted for fall 2011!

GIRLS

Lace-up boots


Bring out your inner punk by sporting one of this year’s hottest trends: the lace-up boot. Seen on the fall runways of Betsey Johnson and Versace, this trend is sure to turn heads this season. Be sure to sport this rebellious trend in deep fall colours such as black, brown or red.

Lace-up boots available at
Spring
 

Moccasins


Get in touch with your bohemian side this fall and put on a pair of this season’s hottest flats: the moccasin. Whether you’re attending a school outing, formal occasion or running out to do some errands, a pair of moccasins will add a little sugar and spice to your look. With A-listers like Jessica Alba, Nicole Richie and fashion designer Lauren Conrad of The Hills fame sporting moccasins, you know this shoe will be popular for fall.

Moccasin flats available at
Spring
 

The wedge

Whether you’re short or tall, the most popular shoe trend hitting the stores this fall is the wedge heel. With big designers like Burberry Prorsum, Chanel and Prada showing off this style on the runway, the wedge is everywhere. Whether you’re looking for an open-toe, slip-on or lace-up style, the wedge is sure to take your style to new heights. 

Wedges available at Aldo

GUYS

Chukka boot


Boys, change up your style with these rad new boots! Whether it’s a school day or a date night, this shoe will make girls squeal. Shown on runways including Alexander McQueen, Chanel and Moschino, this preppy look is sure to get you noticed wherever you go.

Chukka boots available at
Spring

The deck shoe

The deck shoe, one of summer’s hottest trends, is reinvented for fall. This season, choose a deck shoe in a cozy autumn fabric like corduroy.

Deck shoes at Aldo
 

Military boot


A big hit last fall, the men’s military boot is back. Lanvin put these boots on the runway, showing them off by tucking them in with skinnier-than-usual jeans, and this new fall essential has been seriously dominating the mens’ shoe world.

Military boots at Spring
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