With autumn finally here and temperatures finally starting to drop, it’s time to pack away my sandals until next spring and replace them with some warmer alternatives. Now you might initially be thinking that I’ll be pulling out a pair of boots, and although I’m very loyal to them throughout winter and early spring, after a long heatwave here in the UK, they still feel too warm for the current weather. Not to mention that I find them much harder to style with my jeans, skirts and tailored trousers. So, for autumn 2026 specifically, I’m on the hunt for some stylish flat shoes to see me through until it gets really chilly at the end of the year.
My first port of call for inspiration? The runway, of course, and the autumn/winter 2026 shows were filled with a plethora of different flat-shoe trends that are set to dominate the upcoming season. And you’ll be pleased to know that there’s something to suit everyone, from easy slip-on mules that minimalists will love to statement-making faux fur styles that every maximalist dresser will be wearing this season.
And after hours of scrolling through the look books of my favourite designers, I’ve narrowed my attention down to the five standout trends that everyone will be wearing this autumn. But the best part? I’ve rounded them up for you below.
Keep scrolling to discover the five flat-shoe trends set to dominate autumn 2026.
5 Flat Shoe Trends I’m Wearing Instead of Boots This Autumn
1. Slide-On Mules
Style notes: With comfort at the forefront of my mind this season, now is the perfect time to hop on the slide-on mule that designers are backing for autumn 2026. They’re comfortable, easy to style and, most importantly, will never go out of style. And don’t just take it from me; the likes of Zimmerman and Magda Butrym are also big fans of the backless mule trend.
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