Pair Your Fall 2025 Outfits With This Unique Shoe Trend For Instantly Upgraded Looks

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If you've been feeling like your fall shoe collection could use a shake-up, you may want to look to the rodeo for inspiration. No longer reserved for western-themed parties and line dancing, cow print is among the many '90s trends making a comeback for fall 2025. It's believed Prada first brought the cowboy-style print to the fashion world during the early part of the grunge decade, placing it on runways through mini skirts and tiny bags. Soon, the look made its way to everyday wear alongside other animal prints like leopard. More than 30 years later, the cow print trend experienced a resurgence thanks in part to a rise in western trends, and for 2025, it's giving our shoes some serious flair. 

From ankle boots to flats and mules, this bold, black-and-white — or sometimes brown and cream — pattern looks great on a variety of styles. It's also been seen on the feet of the trendiest street stylists and fashion insiders for fall. But if you're hesitant about animal print, there's no need to worry. While the pattern stands out due to its shape, its neutral coloring still makes it versatile without doing too much. 

From IT girls like Lola Tung from "The Summer I Turned Pretty" to the myriad of trendsetting fashionistas on the streets of NYFW, plenty of people are showing how to make cow print shoes can elevate everyday fall looks. As seen in the above photo, our girl Belly's cropped tee and denim pleated skirt is instantly upgraded thanks to her Adidas Cow Print Sambas. The bold pattern and pink ribbon add a playful and striking touch without overpowering the ensemble. It transforms a simple, casual look into something trendy and street-style ready. 

And no, you don't have to limit your cow print shoes to statement outfits. They work with everything — from a jeans and cozy sweater look to slip dresses, and even a tailored blazer. Cow print mules or sneakers can instantly elevate a relaxed-denim outfit when paired with a chunky cardigan layered over a tee, while mules or flats give a basic black knit dress a surprising flair. The best part about the cow print trend is how effortlessly it can add a fresh twist to your wardrobe's neutral staples.

If you're going for a casual athleisure look with an oversized hoodie and leggings, add a kick to it with cow-print sneakers like the ones Lola Tung wore for her Adidas campaign shoot. Planning a night out? Then style a black slip dress with a chunky, relaxed mock neck sweater and tie the outfit together with cow print ankle boots, like the Paige Ankle Boot from Sam Edelman. While a couple of cow print shoes wouldn't hurt, even one standout pair would be enough to transform any outfit. Just make sure to select a type of shoe you'll be able to style with different kinds of outfits.