Cool Hunting

by Piera Gelardi and Christene Barberich
Walking, driving, dashing, or just dinner and a movie, each of our top fall shoes has a street-smart timelessness that forgoes any passing trends. A sheepskin-lined ankle boot by A.P.C., waxed cotton brogues from Rachel Comey and ultra-glossy navy sneakers by Common Projects top our list…and yield a whole new generation of shoes that will finish a fellow off in style.
Above, from left: Surface to Air No Lace sneaker, $185, available at Bblessing. Common Projects patent-leather high tops, $300, available at Seven New York and Odin. For more info visit Common Projects.

Above, from left: A.P.C. ankle-high boat shoes (lined in sheepskin), $427, available at A.P.C. Rachel Comey gray cotton canvas brogues, $276, available at Hollander & Lexer.
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