This footwear roundup for fall/winter fuses style with comfort for people who stroll or speed-walk through city streets. You’ll actually wear these shoes rather than having them be aspirational, gathering dust in the back of your closet.

Alterre NY’s Black Suede Ballet Pump + Studded Twiggy Strap – formal, comfy, well-constructed shoes
You can jaunt swiftly up to the stage to accept your multiple Emmys in these babies from Alterre NY because they provide stability with a mid-heel and are constructed with an artisan’s attention to detail and endurance. These are built to last.

They’re also customizable! Add a strap if you’re feeling Mary Jane-esque, and remove them for a more tradition black heel. Soft to the touch, crafted to last, and available in black and other options, you are really enjoying two styles in one shoe with this inspired design.

Alterre NY offers a wide variety of other styles too – sandals with open toes, pointed toes, slip-ins, and more.
Find them at Alterreny.com and read our previous coverage of Alterre here.
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The Aetrex Colette – slip in loafers for work and play

The Aetrex Colette is chunky and comfortable for pairing with jeans or pants, and comes in leather or a light beige suede (and various other hues) for those days when you’ll be walking for hours or when you want to wear something beyond sneakers for casual attire. Their hardy rubber tread sole is ideal for wet fall and winter days and for kicking up leaves, paired with tights or socks.
Find them at Aetrex.com
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Aetrex Kaylee Arch Support Chelsea Leather Boot with a touch of Scotland
Slip into comfort and support with the Aetrex Kaylee design, a weatherproof Chelsea boot that’s versatile enough for multiple seasons. Offering arch support and a wee touch of tartan plaid, these boots are made for walking. The Kaylee provides daily support and stylish comfort, with each boot anatomically designed after researching more than 50 million global foot scans. That’s diligence! You will find the best fit for your feet with these Kaylee boots, as well as the best support for your body, from your feet up.
Find them at Aetrex.com
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PB5’s Court2 – dynamic stability engineering in a sneaker
Created with new high-performance stability innovation that will counter-balance your adept lunging, quick accelerations, hard-breaking, and other athletic moves, these athletic PB5 Court2 shoes for pickle ball are ideal for anything action-based.

PB5 Star‘s balance-technology keeps you securely situated and stabilized through all eye-popping twists and turns. Tennis and pickle ball players, runners, trainers, ping-pong enthusiasts, and gym-goers: your game just got much better.
Find them at PB5star.com.
