5 True Autumn Sneakers: The Best Everyday Shoes for Your Color Palette

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If you’re a True Autumn, sneakers are an easy place to bring in your warm colors. They’re one of those wardrobe basics we wear constantly, so I like to have a pair that feels connected to the rest of my closet. And you have SUCH a rich palette to play with!

Sneakers (tennis shoes for my fellow Midwesterners, trainers, gym shoes, you get it) are an easy way to instantly style an outfit. I’ve rounded up five of my favorite True Autumn sneakers, ranging from warm neutrals to colorful options that work well within your season’s palette.

What Makes a Good True Autumn Sneaker?

True Autumn sits between Soft Autumn and Deep Autumn in the twelve-season color analysis system. Your palette is warm and rich.

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You don’t have to wear a shoe in your seasonal color palette every time and certainly can just wear whatever you want. And you don’t have to wear a colorful sneaker every time. A good neutral sneaker can become one of the hardest-working pieces in your wardrobe. But if you’re like me, you want a cohesive wardrobe that’s easy to wear and that includes shoes.

When you’re shopping for True Autumn sneakers, look for:

Cream and warm ivory
Camel and tan
Warm teal or peacock blue
Olive or moss green
Rust or terracotta
Warm coral or salmon
Golden yellow or mustard
Warm brown or chocolate
Organic, animal, or paisley prints (warm-toned)

The Best True Autumn Sneakers

Here are five everyday shoes that work well with a True Autumn wardrobe. I’ve included a mix of neutrals and brighter colors because I think both have a place in a practical wardrobe.

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#1. Cream, Ivory, or Camel Sneakers

We think of white as a versatile choice but you’ll want something warmer. The Nautica Sneaker Lace-Up in White Taupe is an easy go-to and if you want a little more fun in your daily shoe, try the Lucky Step Retro Sneakers in Beige/Green for that amazing green stripe.

#2. Warm Teal or Peacock Blue Sneakers

Warm, rich blue tones are all so good on you. A warm teal or peacock blue sneaker can be easy to style, especially if you already wear warm neutrals. I love the adidas Grand Court Alpha Sneakers in Pure Teal/Warm Vanilla/Gum for you.

#3. Rust, Terracotta, Warm Coral, or Mustard Sneakers

Look for rust, terracotta, warm coral or salmon, golden yellow, or mustard rather than bright reds or yellows. I especially love a warm red sneaker like Vans Unisex Adult Knu Skool Shoe in Color Theory Rust Bronze with denim. Also great picks are New Balance Unisex-Adult Ct300 in Brown or Reebok Club C Revenge Ii in Muted Clay/Pink Clay/Chalk.

#4. Olive or Moss Green Sneakers

If you want a sneaker that works as a signature True Autumn color, try olive or a moss green like Reebok Club C 85 in Varsity Green/Chalk/Reebok Lee 2. I actually love using a colorful sneaker with an otherwise simple outfit. It’s also a simple way to start transitioning from an overall neutral wardrobe into one in your color palette.

#5. Warm Neutral Sneakers

For a neutral everyday shoe that isn’t a white-coded, try a chocolate or other warm brown like the Cull4U Old Times Low-Top Sneaker Shoe in Chocolate. A good neutral sneaker earns its place because it just makes getting dressed easier. But you can also have a little fun with a warm-toned print like the hash bubbie White Sneaker in Retro Multi Geo.

BONUS: Casual Slip-On Shoe

While technically not a sneaker, I’m a huge fan of a good slip-on shoe. Sometimes you don’t want to bother with tying shoes, you know? And they come in some fantastic prints like the LeIsfIt Walking Shoes with a Wide Toe Box in Brown (but it’s really a great mustard yellow)

How to Choose the Right True Autumn Sneakers

When you’re deciding between several pairs of sneakers, start with the colors you already wear most.

If your wardrobe is mostly camel, denim, and colorful tops, a warm sneaker could be a fun way to tie everything together. But if you wear a lot of colorful clothing already, a warm ivory or camel sneaker may be more useful.

Shoes are relatively far away from your face, so you have more flexibility with them than you do with tops, scarves, or earrings. A shoe that sits a bit outside your palette is totally fine.

The goal of color analysis isn’t to make your wardrobe complicated or to find the “perfect” pieces. It’s to make shopping easier and help you recognize the colors that make you feel your best.