You’ve dug out your knitwear, made a list of cosy TV shows to watch and posted a shot of your first pumpkin spice latte. Autumn is officially here!

Now it’s time to start thinking seriously about your footwear. October is nice because it’s usually warm enough to still have a bit of flesh on show, so you can get away with Mary Janes or ballet flats. But it’s also not too hot for boots if you want something with a little more stomp. Here’s a selection of the best footwear to buy now.

John Lewis western boots

Alohas loafers

Me+Em ankle boots

Schuh brown knee-high boots

Grenson tan loafers

Sézane ankle boots

Zara brown suede boots

M&S studded pumps

Cos square-toe flats

Next mary janes

Mango ankle boots

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Bronx faux fur-lined shoes

Rocket Dog black boots

Massimo Dutti ballet flats

Dr Martens biker boots

Cos ballet flats

The White Company black riding boots

Dune lined ballet flats

AllSaints hand-stitched loafers

For more, read the expert guide to buying clothes that last and how to make your leather last a lifetime

Melanie Wilkinson is the Guardian’s styling editor