Before we get started, know that my friend is a flats girl forever—she never wears heels. So, as her fashion-editor friend, I wasn’t surprised when she messaged me looking for stylish fall shoe ideas. I should also mention that she prefers to buy her shoes from Zappos and didn’t want to spend more than $175 on a pair, so I told her I’d scroll through the new arrivals to find my favorite shopping director-approved picks.
Keep scrolling to shop trend-forward fall 2026 flat shoe options. The first five on the list are the silhouettes I sent to my friend, and then I rounded up even more styles to inspire your fall wardrobe. You’ll notice everything from chic ballet flats to cool slides to polished loafers.
I know my friend would get so much wear out of these woven flats. You can dress them up with a skirt or down with jeans.
Simple yet striking loafers.
Cool clogs are a fashion person staple.
This color is gorgeous.
I’m very into this shape. Elegant.
All about the texture here.
Picture these flats with your favorite jeans.
Sleek.
Note the ruched detail at the toe.
Can’t go wrong here.
Slide these on, and go.
Brown suede is perfect for fall.
