Retire those plain old black shoes

BALTIMORE SUN
Basic black boots are old and tired, according to the folks at shoe emporium DSW. Instead, look for fall shoes and boots with a little something extra. Some trends to watch:
UBoots: Slim heels, suede, denim and Western styling are in, as are embellishments like patchwork, fringe and cutouts.
UDress shoes: Feminine styling and unique details such as two-tone and multi-tone color combos make for fancy Mary Janes, mules, slingbacks and ankle strap shoes.
UCasual shoes: Look for contrast stitching, Euro-sport sneaker-styled shoes and lots and lots of clogs.
USneakers: Go retro with styles from the '70s and '80s in suede and shades of blue, gray and silver.