Fall Shoes

Without a doubt, purple is the shoe color of the season. What's nice about purple is that it's much more wearable than some of the brights we saw this past Spring, but it's also one of those season-less colors. Style permitting, you can easily wear purple shoes year 'round.

Other hot colors for 2008 Fall shoes include cognac, gray, berry shades, red and mossy shades of green.

• Purple Shoes
• Gray Shoes
• Red Shoes

Pictured: MICHAEL Michael Kors "Hanna Open Toe" (Buy Direct)

There are a lot of subtle mini-trends going on this season, like metal-tipped heels and exotic skins, but the biggest Fall shoe trends include cut-out booties, ombre shoes, and fringe on everything from sandals to boots.

• Fringe Boots and Shoes
• Cut-Out Booties
• Ombre Shoes

Pictured: Steve Madden "Merritt" (Buy Direct)

Menswear-Inspired styles are even hotter than they were last Fall, but this year, they've got a bit of competition with mary janes and flat boots nipping at their shapely heels. Here are some of the season's best in each of these popular styles for women.

• Menswear-Inspired Shoes
• Flat Boots
• Heeled Mary Janes
• Booties and Shooties

Pictured: BCBG Max Azria "Jenn" (Buy Direct)

Boots are my favorite thing about Fall, and this season I'm especially excited to see that low-heeled and flat boots are gaining popularity. For a look at some of Autumn's hottest styles, be sure to check out the following articles.

• Flat Boots
• Booties and Shooties
• Ankle Boots
• The Flattering Ways of Knee-High Boots

Pictured: Frye "Paige Cuff" (Buy Direct)

Of course, men's footwear trends don't change quite as much as women's, but this Fall, there are a few items guys can get excited about. Chukka boots (also called desert boots) are hot, and last year's movement towards distressed leather and hardware-embellished boots is also gaining momentum.

Whether you're looking for something trendy or prefer to stick with the classics, the following articles will help.

• Hot Men's Boots
• Casual Shoes for Men
• Men's Dress Shoes

Pictured: J. Shoes "Mojave 2" (Buy Direct)

Of course, Fall means "back to school," but even after that first day has come and gone, kids of all ages will need several pairs of shoes to get them through Autumn -- as well as the rest of the school year. The following articles should help.

• School Shoes for Boys
• School Shoes for Girls
• School Shoes for Guys
• School Shoes for Teen Girls & Young Women

Pictured: Pazitos Los Angeles "Paris" Buy Direct

With holidays around the corner, back to school shopping, and our usual every day expenses, the Fall season seems to be especially rough on our checkbooks. These articles will help you find the best deals on bargain, brand name and designer shoes.

• Discount Shoes - Top Sites
• Hot Footwear Finds
• Cheap Shoes that Look Great

Pictured: Nine West "Bayard" (Buy Direct)
Original Price: $99.00 / Sale Price: $29.94 / Discount 70%