Metallics, Platforms, Edgy Boots, Oh My! 

Well, it’s just about time to wave goodbye to summer and say hello to the colder months, so pack up those bikinis and shorts and start stocking up on the autumn and winter trends. We’ve rounded up what we predict is going to be hot over these next few months.

PLATFORMS
Platforms have pretty much always been in style, but they’re really making a comeback lately. They provide height while maintaining security and comfort, and they’re easy to dress up or down for whatever occasion. Added bonus: they’re great for keeping the hem of your pants out of any puddles or snow!

UGG Classic Ultra Mini Platform	Kid’s UGG Classic Mini Platform

METALLICS
From buckles and zippers to full-blown, all-metallic shoes, we expect you’ll be seeing a lot of this during the upcoming season. Metallics are a great way to add a fun, eye-catching statement to any basic outfit.

Vionic Chardonnay Gold

TEXTURED MATERIALS
For our dark academia fans, if metallics and sparkles aren’t quite for you, textured material is another great way to add depth to your outfits. They’re perfect for those cozy, layered looks that we all love for colder weather. (And, who doesn't love the subtle elegance of suede?)

Clarks Freva55 Zip Black Suede

DECORATIVE SHOELACES
Remember the joy you felt when you got to swap out your shoelaces in elementary school? Well, that nostalgia has come back, and decorative shoelaces are all the rage. Swapping out laces with different colors or fabrics, adding charms, etc. adds personality to a sneaker and makes them more versatile from day to night.

UGG Lowmel

SOCK LINERS
This trend can be done a couple of different ways – either as a lining that’s connected to your shoe (check out the UGG Mini Dipper for an example), or with actual socks, specifically with lace, mesh, fur, or textured material, peeking out of the top of shoes. Whichever way you go, it’s a great way to take a look to the next level – make them more feminine, more edge, more funky, whatever you need!

UGG Mini Dipper

MOTO/BIKER BOOTS
Thanks to “brat summer,” these cold-weather classics made their way into summer wardrobes to be worn with dresses and shorts. The good news is that the trend will probably stick around for the coming months, so you can get some year-round use out of them.

Clarks Rebelle Buckle

Stock up for the colder months ahead with Hansen’s and discover the magic of staying trendy and saving your feet at the same time.