Get ready for new season shoes

Ceri Roberts writes: We’re kicking up our heels at the thought of buying some new shoes for autumn.
Any shoe addict will tell you that this is the most exciting time to hit the shops. High street stores are full to bursting with fabulously wearable winter boots and we’re also beginning to get a look at the sexy shoes that will see us through the party season.
So what should we be looking out for?

Well the good news is that the high street has really come up trumps this season and the Mary Portas collection for Clarks had nailed most of the key trends.

The La Magdalene stiletto in fuchsia pink and lipstick red has been the runaway hit of the collection with more than 1,000 frustrated shoppers on the waiting list prior to the launch.

Although the heel is high at 110mm, the slim platform and underfoot cushioning mean that they're much more comfortable than they look.

If a new pair of boots is at the top of your list now that we're getting into autumn, then copy Jennifer Aniston and go for a pair of wedge ankle boots. Wedges are still a popular choice because they're so much easier to wear than stilettos: they look great with skirts or trousers, are comfortable enough to wear for work and stylish enough for a night out.

For a fashion-forward look head to Topshop for some leopard print wedges, or keep things classic like Jen and choose a sleek shape in classic black.

Most fashion editors agree that Miu Miu has come up with the shoe of the season with its stunning glitter and suede peep-toe ankle boots.

These beauties have already been responsible for driving otherwise right-minded women crazy with shoe lust - we blame it on the sparking silver glitter and totally of-the-moment banana-shaped heel.

At £555 they are firmly out of most people's reach, so we're very jealous of Alexa Chung who has a pair in black.

Luckily, Office does a similar style for a fraction of the price - so we say opt for these unless you can persuade someone else to, er, foot the bill.

If you're so good at walking in heels that you could teach Victoria Beckham a thing or two, then a pair of ‘pencil heels' should be at the top of your new season shopping list.

These lethal-looking beauties from Kurt Geiger aren't for the fainthearted, but they're a real statement shoe.

Again, they're not cheap at £295 - but if you're buying a heel that's this high and this skinny then it's worth spending some money to make sure that they don't snap as soon as you step out of the cab that you'll need to transport you from door to door.

Finally, fans of knee-high boots will be pleased to hear that they're back with a vengeance this season. Instead of flat riding boot styles look for a Seventies-influenced shape with a stack heel. We can't guarantee that they'll make you look exactly like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, but beige-toned boots will make your legs seem like they go on for miles.

If you prefer a darker colour avoid black and choose berry colours, dark green or navy instead - they work brilliantly with this season's retro look.

Happy shoe shopping!