Labor Day weekend—and the week before—are the best times to score deals on clothes, shoes, and accessories to refresh your closet for fall. But as a shoe aficionado, I have my eye on a plethora of footwear deals with which to enter the new season in style. Right now, celebrities have been my source of inspiration for fall footwear trends, and I’ve found major markdowns on lookalike options to some styles I’ve repeatedly seen on the celeb street-style scene.
From Katie Holmes’s edgy twist on ballet flats to Meghan Markle’s timeless slingbacks, I’m filling my cart this Labor Day with deals on the biggest shoe trends for fall, from Nordstrom, Zappos, and Shopbop—and starting at a reasonable $45.
6 Celebrity-Inspired Fall Shoe Deals
- Schutz Raika Flats, $99 (Originally $148); zappos.com
- Franco Sarto Khloe Pointed Toe Kitten Heel Pump, $94 (Originally $125); nordstrom.com
- Puma Palermo Sneakers, $81 (Originally $90); zappos.com
- LifeStride Becoming Black Cap-Toe Slingback Pump, $65 (Originally $90); nordstrom.com
- Dr. Scholl’s Time Off Sneaker, $45 (Originally $100); nordstromrack.com
- Axel Arigato Dice Lo Sneaker, $104 with code TAKE20 (Originally $325); shopbop.com
Schutz Raika Flats
Orig. $148$99 at Zappos
The revival of the ballet flats is still going strong. Holmes just put an edgy spin on the classic style, wearing patent leather Miu Miu ballet flats with two straps and plenty of silver metal hardware. Holmes’s exact shoes will cost you $1,170, but we found an almost identical pair on sale now for 33 percent off.
Franco Sarto Khloe Pointed-Toe Kitten Heel Pump
Orig. $125$94 at Nordstrom
Pointed-toe heels are set to have a moment this upcoming season. Celebrities from Zoë Kravitz to Blake Lively have recently sported the effortlessly chic style, so there’s no better time to invest in a pair for yourself. I’m a fan of Franco Sarto’s Khloe Kitten Heels, which I can attest are so comfortable. Snag a pair for yourself for 25 percent off at Nordstrom.
Puma Palermo Sneakers
Orig. $90$81 at Zappos
Last fall, the celebrity-loved Adidas Samba sneaker ruled, but this fall, the Emily Ratajkowski-worn Puma Palermo sneakers might just steal the spot as the It Girl shoe of choice. Stay ahead of the trend by purchasing this pair on sale because they won’t stay in stock long.
LifeStride Becoming Black Cap-Toe Slingback Pump
Orig. $90$65 at Nordstrom
Speaking of timeless shoes, Markle wore a pair of Chanel slingback heels in a colorway practically made for fall. She stepped out in sophisticated tan slingback flats with a black cap-toe front, and the neutral combination fits just about any outfit. Right now, you can score a similar style from Lifestride for 27 percent off.
Dr. Scholl’s Time Off Sneaker
Orig. $100$70 at Nordstromrack.com
If you haven’t purchased the viral Dr. Scholl’s Time Off Sneaker yet, now is the time. Nordstrom Rack has the style marked down, including a Martha Stewart-approved brown suede version. The trendy, comfortable shoes are the perfect addition to your fall wardrobe. Style them with wide-leg jeans and a cozy sweater for the ultimate autumn outfit.
Axel Arigato Dice Lo Sneaker
Orig. $325$104 at Shopbop.com
When Holmes is loyal to a shoe brand, we take notice. This fall, the queen of timeless street style is putting her stamp of approval on the sneaker brand Axel Arigato. Holmes has been spotted in the brand numerous times, but most recently, she paired her sneakers with a simple yet chic fall outfit. We found a gray version of the sneaker on sale from Shopbop, and using the code TAKE20, you can get an additional 20 percent off.