Written by Menswear Style in Essentials on the 15th October 2018

It’s safe to say that Autumn is well and truly here. Your summer espadrilles and sliders should be packed away at the back of your wardrobe by now to clear room for your autumn shoe armoury. If you’re the type of guy that has held onto last years collection, then we salute you for being both frugal and nicely organised. For anyone else, here’s a good place to start: 

R.M.Williams 

Born in the Australian outback, R.M.Williams creates purposefully designed and beautiful footwear, craft and accessories for all of life’s adventures. The brands legendary boot styles incorporate more than 80 hand-held processes, each performed staff with multiple years’ training and an eye for quality and detail. These people also produce remarkable hand-plaited belts, made with more than 1000 plaits – a skill taught by other bushmen to RM himself, and passed on to the team who make the products today. R.M.Williams Chelsea boots (pictured above) from Australian Made collection are £350 and available at rmwilliams.com

Palladium X Christopher Raeburn 

Palladium introduces the second Palladium X Christopher Raeburn collection for AW18. A special collection that draws inspiration from the beauty and fragility of our oceans. A deep dive into the big blue, the collection aptly named 'Immerse' stands as Palladium’s most creative call to arms and focuses on responsible design and sourcing to protect both the planet and wearer. With innovative design and sustainable intelligence at the core of the collection, the 'Remade' ethos is further emphasised through the use of truly unique and pioneering material spreading the wearer for the most unpredictable weather conditions. Palladium X Christopher Raeburn collection is available at Tower London in store and online at tower-london.com

Cole Haan 

Cole Haan continue to push the boundaries with innovative designs this season. The newest disruptor in the staid world of dress footwear, the 3.ZERØGRAND, focuses on creating a unique anatomical fit experience from heel to toe that highlights the lightweight, flexibility and cushioning that they’re known for. Sleek, clean, and modern, the Men's 3.ZERØGRAND Oxford shoes is designed with flexible support and serious comfort in mind. Offering an innovative and unique aesthetic, this updated Oxford is crafted in smooth, premium leathers with subtle brogue detailing. Perfect for today's on-the-go lifestyle, an all-new Fit Chassis support system runs from the forefoot to the heel and provides support, rigidity, and flexibility in the areas where your foot needs it the most. Cole Haan 3.ZERØGRAND Wingtip Oxford shoes are £240 and available at selfridges.com

Sebago 

With a nautical aesthetic, the Clovehitch boat shoe from Sebago is the perfect weekend companion. Crafted from brown waxed calf leather, this style has been detailed with panels of beige technical fabric and a cord lace. Set on a contrast beige rubber sole, we love this pair when partnered with rolled up chinos and a button-down Oxford or cord shirt. Clovehitch boat shoes are £135 and available at russellandbromley.co.uk

Base London 

The Rothko Waxy/Tweed brown shoe is the pièce de résistance from the Base London Artist range. Deftly peppered with brogue detailing around the toe and uppers, this shoe mixes leather and undulating suede/patterned panelling. The Rothko brogue is clearly designed with the flamboyant dandy in mind. The sturdy rubber fashion sole offers a confident step and the deep waxy finish will turn heads. Best worn with a confident stride and a blissful lack of self-awareness, available at baselondon.com.

Gucci 

Spliced with signature webbing through the sides, the Gucci New Ace sneakers are a contemporary take on the brand's storied Italian heritage. A classic low-top style, they boast a lace-up silhouette in smooth leather, trimmed with the hallmark Web stripe and an embroidered tiger motif. Best worn with slim smart tailored wool joggers, available at harrods.com

Balenciaga

Balenciaga's Triple S sneakers have become something of a brand institution, with the style being reintroduced in different colourways season after season. Made from leather and rubber, these sneakers have a round toe, with a lace up front fastening, a branded insole, a logo patch to the side and a sporty rubber sole. Best worn with slightly cropped trousers, available at farfetch.com

Veja

Veja has been producing sneakers 'differently' since 2005 - instead of using traditional advertising, it reallocates all those resources to production, raw materials and its workers. Made from panels of smooth leather, this 'V-10' pair has a red padded heel tab and rubber logo trims. The gripped rubber sole is sustainably sourced from the Amazon forest. Best worn with laidback washed jeans, available at mrporter.com

We feature Palladium X Christopher Raeburn and Veja V-10 Sneakers among others in this Men's Footwear You Need for Autumn 2018 guide.