Why Our Favourite Thing About Autumn Is Proper Shoes

Of course, we love the cosy weight of new knitwear and the easy cool of the season’s denim, but there’s something so specific about the satisfaction of winter shoes. Being lucky enough to live in a balmy Aussie climate, our pedicured toes can be on show for the majority of the year – perhaps that’s why we relish a few short months to channel a Euro take on cool-weather chic. 

Sure, we could live in our white sneakers all year round but they don’t give the same smart feeling as ‘proper’ shoes. Leather loafers – in glossy black leather, deep mahogany and soft sandy shades – just have an air of being ready for the job at hand, whatever it happens to be. Wear them to your next Monday meeting and we defy you not to take work very seriously.

Before winter really appears, now’s the time to find your soon-to-be most-worn footwear of the season and find hard working boots before your wishlisted favourites sell out (we’ve kicked ourselves too many times over biding our time). 

You’ll be happy to know that chunky styles are going nowhere – the bestselling Blundstone 585 boots are ideal for city stomping and on out-of-town escapades, but if you’re after something on the softer side, UGG boots are our comfycore shoe of choice, in and out of the house. 

We’re also fans of the ‘proper’ feel of knee-high boots worn with the season’s long denim skirts and aforementioned comeback cardigan, while ankle boots will become your strappy sandal alternative to evening outings for the next few months.