Fall 2025 Footwear Trends and Rental and Resale Options

As retailers roll out new arrivals and stylists flag runway looks, fall 2025 is shaping up around a handful of clear footwear trends and a growing appetite for clothing rental and resale options. Mules, ballet flats, clogs and cowboy‑inspired boots are appearing in stores and on runways, while subscription services and peer‑to‑peer rental platforms aim to give consumers cheaper, more flexible ways to refresh closets for the season.

Stylist Ashley Jebran said ballet flats and clogs are resurging as practical, polished staples, and predicted cowboy‑inspired boots will be ubiquitous across street style and editorials this autumn. “Ballet flats are year‑round staples,” she said, noting embellished versions and classic loafers pair easily with oversized blazers, denim and socks for the preppy look many shoppers want. Shopping editors and product roundups have also singled out mules as the transitional shoe of choice, prized for slip‑on ease and breathability on unpredictable fall days.

Runway influence has also revived more relaxed silhouettes. A growing slouchy boot trend has been spotted from high fashion labels to everyday streetwear. Stylists advise keeping outfits simple so the...