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A mule — backless, easy to slip on — is the low-effort shoe that still looks considered. Here are 10 worth buying for autumn, from a flat leather pair to a kitten heel, each linked to a well-reviewed pick.
My top pick: A pointed-toe flat leather mule in black or tan is the one to own — it slides straight on, it’s sleek with trousers and easy with jeans, and a leather sole and a slightly higher vamp stop it flapping as you walk.
1. Pointed Flat Leather Mule
A sharp toe, a low leather-covered heel, a snug vamp so it stays on. Black or tan. Start here. Shop pointed flat mules women on Amazon →
2. Square-Toe Flat Mule
A blunt squared toe — the current shape, roomier across the foot. Shop square toe mules women on Amazon →
3. Kitten-Heel Mule
A slim 3–5cm heel — a little lift, still comfortable, dresses up trousers. Shop kitten heel mules women on Amazon →
4. Block-Heel Mule
A sturdy 5–7cm block — the walkable evening mule. Suede or leather. Shop block heel mules women on Amazon →
5. Loafer Mule (Backless Loafer)
A loafer with the back cut away — the preppy, slip-on-and-go version. Shop loafer mules women on Amazon →
6. Fur-Lined / Shearling Mule
A flat mule with a shearling or faux-fur lining — the cosy indoor-outdoor autumn pick. Shop fur lined mules women on Amazon →
7. Woven / Raffia Mule
A woven leather or raffia upper — texture for late summer into early autumn. Shop woven mules women on Amazon →
8. Embellished Evening Mule
A crystal or chain detail on a low mule — a party shoe you can stand in. Shop embellished mules women on Amazon →
9. Mule with a Slingback Strap
A thin strap at the heel — keeps a mule on for real walking without losing the look. Shop slingback mules women on Amazon →
10. Wide-Fit Mule
A roomier toe box and a supportive footbed — the mule that doesn’t pinch or slip. Shop wide fit mules women on Amazon →
The bottom line
A pointed flat leather mule in black or tan is the one to own — sleek, slip-on, works with everything. Add a kitten or block heel version to dress up trousers, and a shearling-lined pair for cold days.