We’re all about a well-deserved splurge in the name of shifting seasons, but sometimes it’s necessary to see your next investment accessory IRL before making a big purchase. To guarantee that dreamy pair of shoes is all it’s cracked up to be, look to the show-going mavens of New York Fashion Week to view fall’s hottest footwear styles in action. From standout boots made to amp up any outfit to living proof that punk is trending again, behold the coolest pairs plucked from the streets of New York.
Gold-Detail Pumps
Photo: Adam Katz Sinding
Fuzzy Slides
Photo: Adam Katz Sinding
Patchwork Booties
Photo: Adam Katz Sinding
Patent OTK Boots
Photo: Julien Boudet/BFA.com
Embellished Heels
Photo: ImaxTree
Cutout Sandals
Photo: ImaxTree
Graphic Pumps
Photo: ImaxTree
Lace-Up Boots
Photo: Getty Images
Platform Creepers
Photo: Julien Boudet/BFA.com