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Easy Rider SN Sneakers

I am in love with these cool sneaks. The brown colorway is fall time's BFF, but you can also take them deep into the winter and spring since they really pair well with anything. These shoes are undeniably sporty, thanks to the contrasting side stripes and visible gum sole with tons of traction to support every single step.

Palermo LaModa Vintage Sneakers

Look at that platform! These boosted shoes look super chic with a medley of materials like suede and mesh. If your looks need a good boost, opt for this pair. You can also shop 'em in bright red and electric blue colorways.

Suede XL Sneakers

Another playfully chunky silhouette, the Puma Suede XL's boast ultra-wide, vintage-inspired laces and a maximized tongue. These also come in 10 more colorways so you can find your perfect fit! I'd opt for these easy black and white ones, since they'll be easy to match with *all* of my casual fall outfits.

Palermo Leather Sneakers

An absolute classic, – and some would argue the classic – the Palermo Leather Sneakers boast an easy-to-style low profile, bold side stripes, and suede paneling along the toe box for that familiar, yet unmissable effect. You can currently shop 'em in 4 other colorways, from bright hues to more toned-down nuetrals.

Suede Trippy Sneakers

The wavy design on these sneakers is everything. The detailed paneling and stitching gives this pair extra 'oomph' that'll definitely turn heads and inspire confidence wherever you go. I thoroughly enjoy the mellow earth tones on these Puma sneakers in particular.

Scuderia Ferrari Suede Trippy Sneakers

Flaunting Ferrari-esque details within the tongue logo, these suede Puma sneakers are absolutely dripping in curb appeal. The unique rubber outsole stacks a clear layer atop a red color to create an eye-catching effect, plus adds a nice wash of color you can play around with, mixing or matching with your outfits!

Mayze Brushed Suede Sneakers

Talk about some stacked sneaks. This edgy pair mixes leather and synthetic materials up top, while the contrasting bottoms are made of durable rubber. The Puma logo is stylishly spotted throughout the shoe on the tongue, sides, and soles. These Puma sneakers are the perfect pair to add to your capsule wardrobe since they'll wear well with just about anything – especially if you specialize in nuetrals!

Suede Classic Sneakers

Colorful shoes like these are the ultimate pair to pull out if your 'fit is lacking a bit of star power. This lapis-blue shoe immediately pulls together any everyday, basic ensemble since the bold color can't be missed! You'll love the comfort of the low-profile silhouette and the sporty look of the side stripes.

Suede Podium Sneakers

Dotted in blues, yellows, and reds, color takes these what would've been boring sneaks to the next level. The color-switching laces are definitely the star of this shoe, customizing your look beyond compare.

Universal Thread Jacey Western Ankle Boots

These faux-suede boots are undeniably cowgirl-esque, and will wear perfectly alongside some bootcut jeans and a cozy top!

Journee Collection Haylinn Boot

Dark red is *the* color to wear right now. Dress totally on-trend with these adorably sleek and seamless fall ankle boots for a playful pop!

Tecovas The Stella Boot

Black wears well with everything, but why opt for a basic silhouette? These pointy ankle boots with Western embroidered details will certainly have heads turning.

Universal Thread Connor Harness Buckle Ankle Boots

The silver rings and hardware on these dark brown ankle boots bring the perfect amount of edge! Show them off alongside a denim mini skirt or choose to pair them with long jeans – either way, you'll be stepping in style.

Rothy's The Lug Boot

Rothy's classic comfort comes to these ankle boots through the plush sole and flexible outer fabric. They wear like a dream and come in this chic light brown or a black colorway to rock with all your favorite fall 'fits.

Dr. Martens Anistone Lo Boots

These durable Dr. Martens ankle boots boast some truly biker-inspired details, from the distinctive yellow stitching to the studded loops up top.

SeaVees Bolinas Off Shore Boot

You can take these ankle boots anywhere this fall, since they're totally waterproof. They'll stand up to any wear and tear with utter style, plus this deep green color shakes things up a bit from the expected browns and blacks!

Baretraps Honee Boot

I think these are the perfect fall ankle boots. The rounded toe, chunky heel, and unique strappy design along the top provide the ideal amount of flair, all while being perfectly practical to walk miles.

Universal Thread Ashely Low Block Ankle Boots

These are the wear-with-everything boots. The shiny black finish elevates any fall ensemble super easily, and each step will be supported nicely by the large block heel along the back.

Jasper Hiker Ankle Boots

Somewhere between a loafer and a boot, these fall ankle boots were born. The contrasting stitching that surrounds the shoe is so cute, and you get even more pop from the color-dotted laces. The chunky soles balance out the look while still being very practical for hitting the pavement!

Tecovas The Dakota Boot

Belted boots? I'm so into it! These sturdy ankle boots from Tecovas are crafted with high-quality cowhide leather to last your looks years and years.

Silent D Naydo Heeled Ankle Boots

For an eye-catching footwear look, these white boots don't disappoint. The stacked heel gives you a good boost in height to literally take your fall outfits to the next level.

​We're Back On The Outer Banks!

FINALLY! After a couple of seasons in the Caribbean and South America, Outer Banks is back, well, on the Outer Banks. Honestly, this automatically makes the season better because it provides a ton of familiarity, nostalgia, and comfort for readers. And it also provides a realistic, grounded aspect to the adventure. Because let's be honest, a group of teens hopping on a tiny plane and taking part in a jungle treasure hunt requires a little too much suspension of disbelief for me. Plus, just like Gossip Girl wouldn't be the same without Blair and Serena hitting up Bergdorf's, a Pogue beach & surfing day just feels right.

​The Pogues Open Their Own Shop

The first episode of Outer Banks season 4 catches us up on that season 3 time jump. After learning how much money they actually have their hands on, the Pogues move into JJ's old house (renaming it "Poguelandia 2.0"), and open a bait, tackle, and charter shop. While I have a few questions about how six teens literally built a business without the help of a contractor, I love seeing this group lead regular lives. The shop plays into their strengths and allows them to cultivate their relationships in normal settings instead of life-or-death ones. Friendships are made in those boring moments, IMO.

​The Pogues And Kooks Are Fighting Again

Because so much of Outer Banks season 4 takes place on the OBX, it means John B., Sarah, JJ, Kie, Pope, and Cleo are once again clashing with Topper, Rafe, and the rest of the Kooks. Despite the fact this season features plenty of death-defying stunts, the scene that will stick with me the most is when the Pogues and Kooks wind up at the same beach access.

I audibly gasped when Ruthie, Topper's new girlfriend, plays chicken with the Pogues on the beach, almost hitting Kiara with her Jeep and running over a turtle hatch in the process. (IRL, protecting endangered sea turtles & their hatches are a big deal on the Outer Banks, so this definitely got a visceral reaction from me).

At the end of the day, the major (and arguably, the most painful) conflict of this teen drama is how the Kooks make the Pogues feel like they don't belong anywhere. And if you ask me, exploring this tension and these relationships is where the show truly shines.

​The Villains Are Actually Scary

That being said, I found the villains this season, Lightner and Dalia, to be way scarier than I expected — especially once Lightner killed Terrance and almost killed Cleo. Every time he showed up onscreen, my heart started pounding like he was chasing me! The thought of being stuck in my bait shop alone with a creepy guy, especially one brandishing a knife? Thank you, next.

​The Pogues Are Searching For More Than Blackbeard's Treasure

After Outer Banks season 3, the one thing I said I didn't want the show to do was go into supernatural, ghost territory. Turns out, that's exactly where we're going. Wes Genrette and his son-in-law Chandler Groff hire the Pogues to find Blackbeard's treasure, but it doesn't take long for them to realize they're once again in over their heads.

Wes is a direct descendent of Francis Genrette, the man responsible for killing Blackbeard and his wife Elizabeth. Now, Elizabeth haunts every generation of the Genrette family, and once she appears, you don't have long to live. Wes reveals his daughter Larissa (Chandler's late wife) saw Elizabeth a week before she died, and Wes himself has seen her, which means his days are numbered.

Now the Pogues have to find Elizabeth's amulet to break the curse. Their race against Lightner and Dalia brings Pope, Cleo, Sarah, and John B. to Charleston — and leavesPope and Sarah trapped in a crypt as it slowly floods.

​Powers At Be Want To Bulldoze The Cut

If this show has proven anything, it's that the OBX is far from paradise. This season, some big names are trying to turn The Cut — including Poguelandia 2.0 — into an extension of the wealthier Figure Eight. Things get even more complicated when Hollis, who worked with Ward before he died, wants Rafe to be her financial partner...and then gets his girlfriend Sofia to convince him to sign her contract.

​Rafe Could Actually Be Getting A Redemption Arc

Drew Starkey admitted after season 1 that he didn't care whether Rafe got a redemption arc, and I agreed at the time. I found the idea of Rafe, who was so driven to please his father he'd literally murder for him, incredibly compelling. Plus, he's been the ringleader of the War on Pogues this whole time, so suddenly making him sympathetic towards them felt like backtracking on his character.

But now that I've seen him with Sofia, the romantic in me is kicking her feet and giggling.

Rafe still has his moments (like saying he'd never date a Pogue after finding out Sofia was from The Cut), but for better or worse, Sofia brings out the best in him. And in the aftermath of Ward's death, and his ultimate wish that Sarah and Rafe would make up, feeling sympathy for the Pogues might be Rafe's way of staying loyal to his dad.

I just want to know how Rafe is going to respond when he finds out Sofia overheard his comments about never dating a Pogue...and then tricked him into signing Hollis' contract. Messy, messy.

​Luke Is Back

After JJ & Kiara said goodbye to JJ's dad Luke in Outer Banks season 2, he's been totally off the grid. Except, apparently, he hasn't? JJ learns Luke is back when he visits Barracuda Mike, but the father-son bonding quickly takes a turn for the crazy when Luke drops a piece of news that changes everything: he isn't JJ's biological father. Chandler Groff is.

JJ Has Actually Been A Kook This Whole Time

JJ's entire character is based around the fact he's proud to be a Pogue. He hates the Kooks and everything they stand for, which is why when Luke reveals he isn't JJ's biological father, and that JJ is related to the Groff/Genrette clan, it totally sends JJ into orbit.

This Kook identity is something he's been running from the entire series — even before Kie had to reassure him that finding the gold didn't make them Kooks — and he's going to have to do some serious soul searching to figure out who he actually is now.

I was wholly sold on the theory Outer Banks 4 would reveal JJ and Sarah were siblings, but this is a pretty good alternative. And who knows? Maybe they're cousins. Fingers crossed JJ doesn't get a deadly visit from Elizabeth's ghost in part 2...