Written by Rakelle Maurici in Tips & Advice on the 7th October 2015

If you’re wanting to invest in a pair of good quality autumn shoes, then purchase something that won’t date or fall off the trends once it hits Instagram. Footwear is a very important part of creating a stylish look, so it’s important that you take your time choosing where you want to invest your money. If you want durable footwear with unique designs, there are brands amongst us which create great styles without compromising on quality. Here are our top five...

FARAH 

Established over 90 years ago, Farah have finally launching their debut footwear collection this September. With their extensive history and close attention to modern day culture their styles are ever changing. In their footwear range they have classic lace up boots in muted colours as well as oxblood, along with chukka boots for more autumnal days. Key items to look out for are the ‘Margo’ high top boot in full grain tumbled leather, the ‘Famous’ a classic desert style boot updated with a thick vulcanised rubber sole and the ‘Quan- Lo’ a sportswear-inspired suede and phylon runner.

H BY HUDSON 

H by Hudson are a popular brands for chukka boots which are a favorite shoe for this season. With a range of leathers and suedes, some smarter and others more rugged, they make for great everyday wear with jeans or chinos. You can find a sleeker lace up or boot in browns and black leather which make them completely versatile. If you want to dress for an autumn wedding, you can pick out one of their monk straps or dress shoes in patent black.

OLIVER SWEENEY 

Oliver Sweeney have managed to build themselves as a reputable brand season after season. They have a rich British heritage so you can choose between the popular styles of the classic brogue or modern unusual designs. In their latest collection they have Chelsea boots, Brogues and sleek lace ups in brown, oxblood, tan and chocolate.

CHURCH’S 

Brogues, brogues, brogues. We all know what this brand is synonymous of, right? One of the most perfect autumn shoes is the brogue and with this brand dating back to 1873 I think we can all put enough trust into them that they won’t fail you. They also have a strong range of other styles such as the sleeker lace up, the dressier monk strap and also trainers.

SANTONI 

Italian shoemaker Santoni have been producing luxury handcrafted footwear since 1975. They're perfect for those wanting to invest in a luxury shoe with an antique feel combined with modern features. They're known for their signature loafers for everyday wear, but for the more autumnal months you can expect to make good use of their boots with stitched eyelets on the vamp to be worn with jeans.

A look at the Top 5 2015 Season Autumn-Ready Footwear Brands, featuring Oliver Sweeney, Farah and Church's.