Here it is, your shoe guide to Autumn (Fall)/Winter 2009/2010 

Square toes, crocodile skin, triple-buckles, and bohemian fringing are just some of the things you might not have been expecting to come back into fashion so soon, and yet here they are.

Seen on: the runways of Balenciaga, Chado Ralph Rucci, Yves Saint Laurent, and DSquared2 to name a few.

Verdict: Stilettos are streamlined, elegant, and sexy. The higher they are, the hotter they look, but of course they don"t offer much support for one"s feet. Not that ergonomics is really on anyone"s mind when they"re looking at designer shoes.

Seen on: the runways of Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Marni, Chanel.

Verdict: All those sturdy heels we"ve just invested in shouldn"t go to waste too soon - despite the return of the more graceful stiletto. The definite advantage of shoes with a thick heel is that they"re better to walk in; so make the most while you can.

Seen on: the likes of Burberry Prorsum, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and Zac Posen.

Verdict: They"re a sexy, interesting and modern style which can really spice up an outfit. Not as much a classic shape, so buy them if you intend to get a lot of wear out of them over the next few seasons.

Seen on: the runways of Calvin Klein, Marni, Christian Dior, Prada.

Verdict: A nice, modern alternative to the lady-like round-toe; edgy, but not as harsh as a sharp point. A subtle squared-off toe is a great option in 2009.