4 Fall 2020 Shoe Trends to Get on Your Radar ASAP

Making a triumphant return, over-the-knee boots were all over designer runways in New York in London. While some skew simple in leather and suede as we saw at Oscar de la Renta and Tory Burch, bold and bright versions also popped up at Proenza Schouler and Victoria Beckham with a second-skin-like fit, to boot.

Pictured is a boot from the Oscar de la Renta Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Boots from the Proenza Schouler Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Boots from the Tory Burch Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Boots from the Rag & Bone Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Boots from the Victoria Beckham Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Boots from the Sportmax Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Another It boot for 2020? Riding boots! Witnessed at Brock Collection, Brandon Maxwell, and Michael Kors Collection, among others. With some seriously chic equestrian vibes pervading these designer collections, new-season styling is all about pairing these boots unexpectedly with feminine pieces like brocade skirts and metallic dresses.

Pictured is a boot from the Brock Collection Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Boots from the Michael Kors Collection Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A boot from the Coach 1941 Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A boot from the Brandon Maxwell Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Boots from the Rejina Pyo Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Boots from the Etro Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Boots from the Salvatore Ferragamo Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Though designers took inspiration from many decades, a common thread between them was vintage-inspired heels. From Victorian-inspired satin pumps at Self-Portrait to '60's-style Mary Janes at Marc Jacobs, this look consists of lower heels, high-cut vamps, and detailing like bows, buckles, and rhinestones.

Pictured is a heel from the Self-Portrait Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Heels from the Rodarte Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Heels from the Khaite Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A heel from the Marc Jacobs Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A heel from the Petar Petrov Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Another '90s and early aughts trend that pervaded designer runways? Thick and chunky soles as an offset to more feminine pieces, ranging from Oxford's to combat boots and over-the-knee stompers.

Pictured are shoes from the Jonathan Cohen Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A boot from the Gabriela Hearst Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Shoes from the Molly Goddard Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Shoes from the Monse Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Boots from the Preen by Thornton Bregazzi Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Shoes from the MSGM Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A boot from the Prada Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A boot from the Boss Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A boot from the Versace Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A chain reaction of sorts, designers from Ulla Johnson to Simone Rocha and Gucci decked out boots, flats, and heels with heavy-metal links — no doubt a response to the buzz circulating Bottega Veneta's chain-adorned heels. The trend is much more wearable than you'd think — it's the perfect trend for dressing up minimal or basic pieces.

Pictured are boots from the Ulla Johnson Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A heel from the N°21 Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Flats from the Simone Rocha Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Heels from the Adeam Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

A heel from the Gucci Fall/Winter 2020 runway.