If black feels a little too strong this season, take your cue from fashion's richer mood and lean into the softer earth tones.
Across fashion, rich chocolate browns, deep burgundies and dark cherry tones are stepping into the spotlight. They offer the same versatility as classic black but with more warmth, more depth and a little more personality. Scroll through any autumn wardrobe inspiration and you'll see them everywhere: paired with denim, layered alongside knitwear, or grounding outfits in a way that looks effortlessly polished.
The New Neutrals
Earth tones fill the gap for practical, go-with-everything neutrals with an injection of upmarket boldness. Chocolate, camel, burgundy, and olive in soft, unstructured footwear that lets us move naturally. Teamed with barefoot boots and trainers, it feels like a match made in shoe heaven.
Be Lenka Women's Buena Moccasins Brown | Barefoot Loafers
How to Wear the New Neutrals
Chocolate brown works especially well with blue denim, oatmeal knitwear, olive and forest green, camel and tans and soft greys; the result feels relaxed, polished and distinctly autumnal
Burgundy pairs beautifully with navy, charcoal grey, black, camel, and denim of any wash. Rich berry tones are the easiest way to introduce colour into your wardrobe without stepping too far away from an understated look.
Be Lenka Evon Dark Brown | Adults Barefoot Winter Boots
Our Favourite Barefoot Shoes in this Season's New Neutrals
We have rounded up some of our favourite barefoot styles in this season's richest, most wearable shades.
For Everyday Wear
In cosy caramel, chocolate and olive tones, Mukishoes, Tikki, and Vivobarefoot's everyday favourites bring warmth and character to your autumn outfits
Mukishoes Caramel Chelsea Boots | Barefoot Leather Boots
Tikki Lang.S Mira Shoes Almond | Wide Barefoot Leather
Vivobarefoot Asana Yin Dusty Green | Ballerina Knit Shoes
For Relaxed Weekends
Easy to style and endlessly wearable, a good pair of barefoot shoes in warm tones pulls your relaxed weekend look together. Our top picks include Be Lenka, Peerko, and our newest brand Anya's Shop.
Peerko Women's Tala Moccasin Brown | Elegant Barefoot Shoes
For Work and Smart Casual Dressing
Sometimes the occasion calls for something a little smarter. Rich berry, chocolate and wine hues from Origo, Be Lenka and Peerko feel every bit as polished as black but with a double dose of personality.
Origo Two Strap Mary Jane | Burgundy Patent Barefoot
Peerko Go Boots Maroon | Zero Drop, Wide Toe & Flexible Sole
For a Touch of Luxury.
It's often the finer details that set a great outfit apart. Rich colours and textures, from velvety suedes and butter-soft leathers, add an understated sense of luxury to any outfit.
Be Lenka Divella | Burgundy Barefoot Leather Loafers
Be Lenka Bellissima 3.0 Ballet Burgundy | Stylish & Elegant
Refresh Your Look
The beauty of rich, earthy tones lies in their versatility. The feel is distinctive and adds depth and interest to outfits in a way that never looks overdone. So if your winter wardrobe is ready for a subtle refresh, now might be the perfect time to look beyond black and see where these new neutrals take you.
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