The Fall 2025 season in New York was largely characterized by a sense of quiet evolution of the classics: designers opted to offer their own subtle twists on go-to staples of a daily luxury wardrobe – with a particular emphasis on oversized outerwear and a resurgence of fur and shearling – rather than surprise us with new creative directions or strong points of view. Nonetheless, there were still moments of expressionism and individuality woven throughout, especially from the younger brands that are shaping the next generation of New York’s eclectic and inclusive design community.
This spirit extended across footwear design as well, with subtly clever tweaks on classics from the likes of Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, and Tory Burch. Coach riffed on the bag charm trend by extending it to shoes. Luar embraced textural innovation and glam, while Collina Strada gave us an exciting vision that extended the collection’s narrative of both embracing and deconstructing femininity.
Here are The Impression’s picks for the best shoes of the Fall 2025 season in New York.
