How to Wear the Season’s Top Footwear Trends

Autumn is officially here, and we’re looking forward to fun fall activities like drinking warm apple cider, cuddling up in cozy sweaters, and cheering on our favorite football teams.

As we embrace the cooler weather of the autumn season, now is also a perfect time to update your closet with the latest trends, including fashionable fall footwear. After all, who doesn’t love the feeling of crunching through the leaves in a stylish pair of shoes?

Step out in style this fall with these top footwear trends for fall 2019:

Shoes from Ohio Valley Goodwill

Office-ready loafers

If you love comfortable shoes, you’re in luck! Loafers are big this fall, and they’re perfect for office wear. Choose from pointy-toed flats or square-toed chunky heels in faux leather or suede. Or, go for a pair of slip-on mules. Opt for a ” wear-with-everything” color like black or brown, or be bold with red, mustard, or animal-print loafers. The possibilities are endless and most importantly, comfortable!

Cheetah high-heeled shoes

All things animal print

Fall 2019 is all about animal print, and the more exotic, the better! From zebra to leopard to snakeskin, you can’t go wrong when you add some animal print to your outfit. On the runways, we’re seeing animal-print shoes ranging from booties to kitten heels to chunky block heels. Not sure how animal-print footwear fits into your current wardrobe? Here’s a hint: treat animal print as a neutral, pairing it with colors like black, red, brown, gray, white, or beige. For a safe bet, wear animal-print boots or heels with a classic little black dress. If you really want to embrace your wild side, combine animal print with other patterns such as stripes, polka dots, or plaid.

Lace-up tan boots from Ohio Valley Goodwill

Lace-up combat boots

Like many other fashion trends from the 1990s, combat boots are back in style for 2019! Made famous by brands like Dr. Martens, lace-up combat boots are versatile and practical for the chilly fall weather. You can even wear them into the winter, as most combat boots hold up well against snow and ice. Best of all, these laid-back, classic boots look great with just about anything. One on-trend look is to wear heavy combat boots with flowy dresses to balance strength with softness.

Sneakers from Goodwill

Wedge sneakers

This fall, elevate your sneaker game with wedge sneakers. These trendy shoes are sporty yet sophisticated. With a small, built-in heel that’s usually no more than two inches, wedge sneakers are made for running errands, a night out on the town, and everything in-between. Pair them with leggings or jeans and an oversized jacket or sweater for a casual yet chic look.

If you’re ready to refresh your shoe collection this fall season without breaking the bank, Ohio Valley Goodwill is the Cincinnati thrift store you can depend on!

We have footwear in all sizes and styles in our retail stores and online at shopgoodwill.com. And because our inventory is constantly replenished with new donations, you never know what you might find on any given day!

Why shop at Goodwill?

Shopping at Goodwill is an environmentally-conscious thing to do! Buying gently-used clothing, shoes, and accessories instead of brand-new ones prevents excess waste and increases the life cycle of reusable goods.

Donate to Goodwill and change a life!

Shopping at Goodwill is also a way to benefit your community. That’s because the revenue generated from the sale of donated goods supports job skills training and vocational services for individuals with disabilities. When you shop at Goodwill, you protect the planet and help someone in your community go to work!

Find your nearest Ohio Valley Goodwill store and view our special offers for even more chances to save when you shop at Ohio Valley Goodwill!