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Spotted in Paris: 3 Flat-Shoe Trends That Look Rich and Classic

Not a kitten heel—here are the trends you'll find in a French woman's fall shoe rotation.

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@annelauremais styling a pair of ballet flats
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Parisians are defining my fall wardrobe one category at a time. First, it was color trends, with royal purple and burgundy leading the charge, and now it's flat-shoe trends. I always pay close attention to the shoe choices chic French women make—what type of heel height they pair with trousers or, say, a pair of shorts. I've noticed, more often than not, they choose a flat sole: a ballet flat, loafer, thin-soled boot, you name it.

With that in mind, I wrote down the three flat-shoe trends French women are wearing this fall. Scroll on to see which ones made the list and how to style them.

3 French Woman–Approved Shoe Trends for Fall 2026

High-Vamp Flats

@annelauremais styling a pair of ballet flats
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Also called glove flats, this modern take on ballet flats features a high-vamp silhouette and sleek profile. French women keep it within arm's reach every fall for its versatility and wearability. It looks great with jeans and trousers.

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Riding Boots

@emmanuellek_ styling flat knee-high boots
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Designed to mimic the look of traditional riding boots, these tall, knee-high boots offer a clean look with pencil skirts and shorts in the fall.

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Ruched Loafers

@salome.mory wearing jeans, a cardigan, and loafers
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No fall shoe rack is complete without a loafer, and in a French woman's shoe closet you'll note a specific style: the ruched loafer. It features a gathered toe box with soft pleats around the curve of the shoe. It's a refined style people love, with the casual elegance of a Parisian fashion person.

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