THE Princess of Wales has been snapped wearing the perfect autumn shoe — a pair of polished yet practical Boden loafers.

The Nya Penny Loafers were her exact shoe of choice, with seven shades available, including black , tan , silver and more.

The Princess of Wales smiles as she stands next to a man in a suit, with other people in the background.
The Princess of Wales in Southend last week (24 September) Credit: Getty Images

Nya Penny Loafers, £101.15 (was £119) at Boden with code 9Q3A

Even better is that you can snap up a pair of the trending shoes for an extra 15% off with the discount code 9Q3A, bringing down the cost from the original £119 to £101.15.

The Princess’s dark brown crocodile print style have immediately sold out, but the Bitter Chocolate Suede colourway is the closest alternative.

There’s no doubt that loafers are always a great option for autumn.

We’re in that in-between stage of saying a fond farewell to flip flops, but not quite ready for winter boots — and loafers bridge the gap perfectly.

Plus, they’re easy to slip on, and their minimalistic nature means they work with almost any outfit.

You could wear them with tailored trousers (à la Princess Kate) or jeans, or even skirts and dresses if you’re still clinging onto the last days of summer.

Their structured design makes them naturally look smart, so they’re a great work-wear shoe, but equally you could pop them on for the school run or for weekend errands.

Pair of brown suede penny loafers.
Boden’s loafers also come in a bitter chocolate suede colourway

Nya Penny Loafers in Bitter Chocolate Suede, £101.15 (was £119) at Boden with code 9Q3A

The Princess of Wales never disappoints with her style, and she paired her loafers with a matching deep brown knit and a houndstooth print blazer.

Earthy browns are huge for autumn this year, so chocolate loafers are a great way to hop onto the trend.

They’re also a stylish alternative to black, which can sometimes look a little harsh against autumn’s softer tones.

Loafers will always add a smart touch to any outfit, but if trainers are more your style, make sure to check out the .

The finishing touch? You could pair your new loafers or trainers with this .