You love the svelte silhouette of your skinny jeans and you’ve got the tops to match. But no outfit is complete without the right shoes, so how do you decide which shoes to wear with skinny jeans?
Of course, the answer is – it depends. It depends on the look you want, on your body shape, and on the characteristics of your feet. Before you can choose what kind of shoes to wear with your skinny jeans, you need to take all these factors into account.The beauty of skinny jeans is that they can look great with a whole range of options. You can wear them with shoes, boots and sandals. You can opt for high heels or flats, narrow heels or wide, so there’s no excuse for wearing shoes with your skinny jeans that don’t make you look totally gorgeous. Just be sure to avoid anything too clumpy, such as thick or platform soles, or they’ll look unbalanced against your slimline legs.
Skinny Jeans And Shoes
If you’re after a classic look, then a pair of traditionally styled shoes are your best bet. The elegant simplicity of court shoes, with low or high heels, will look superb for a semi-formal outfit, such as coloured jeans, button-through blouse and blazer. Heeled courts also give ripped denims a slightly sophisticated air when worn with sloppy-joe top and oversized coat. Oxford brogues also make a good choice; wear neutrals for a subtle look or brighter tones to attract attention to your feet.
Skinny Jeans And Slip-Ons
If you prefer dressed-down casual, then slip-ons are the way to go. Again, soft tones like beige or taupe give an understated finish to an informal outfit, whereas bolder colours or prints set against the iconic contrasting laces give a livelier feel. The slightly heavier look of slip-ons should be balanced with a looser fitting top like a tunic or oversized tee, and both will give added emphasis to your skinny jeans, whether they’re distressed denim, sleek black or a pretty pastel.
Skinny Jeans And Converse / Sneakers
In a similar way, skinny jeans and Converse or sneakers form a natural laid-back partnership. White converse sneakers and classic blue denim skinny jeans have a free-and-easy style that embodies the essence of warm summer days. Team with white tee and little denim jacket, a crop top and long jacket, or a traditional striped sailor top. Or try a black pair, complete with black skinny jeans, little black T-shirt and leather biker jacket for an edgier combo. The skinny jeans and sneakers pairing also works well in pastels, especially with shorter jeans that show off a shapely ankle.
Skinny Jeans And High Tops
Bridging the gap between sneakers and boots, high tops also look fantastic with your skinny jeans. A longer leg length lets you tuck your skinny jeans into high tops for a seamless feel or capitalise on the ruffled look – the choice is yours. White high tops look beautiful with blue denim or white jeans for a relaxed ambience, but can add some stand-out contrast to a monochrome outfit or smooth black jeans. For a harmonious appearance, layer your outfit in cool neutrals and choose subtly-toned high tops to blend in.
Skinny Jeans And Heels
Of course, skinny jeans and killer heels are the ultimate in stylish elegance. Whether you opt for stiletto shoes, high boots, or high-heeled sandals, there’s no doubt that you can make a fabulous impact. But take care to think about the overall balance of your outfit – an all over skin-tight outfit can look outstanding, but you may find a looser styled top keeps your look better balanced. Try pointed sandals with denim skinny jeans and a button-through denim shirt, or high ankle boots with black skinny jeans, short white tee and colourful oversized cardigan.
Skinny Jeans And Flats
But skinny jeans look equally as attractive with flats. It’s easy to create a variety of looks simply by changing your footwear, so why not try ballet pumps, flat sandals or soft moccasins for variety? Pointy flats are also a superb choice, although they can elongate the look of your feet, so may not be the best option if your feet are larger. It’s also important to make sure your feet aren’t compressed too much – look for pointy flats with a slightly rounded toe.
Skinny Jeans And Long Boots
Skinny jeans make the ideal companion to boots of every kind, because they tuck inside without fuss and you can achieve a totally smooth outline. Boots with narrow heels give an illusion of greater height, making them ideal for shorter figures, but a willowy frame can get away lower heels without losing that statuesque appearance.
For a completely fitted silhouette, match skinny jeans with a long-sleeved stretch tee or polo and accent your waist with a wide belt. Team jeans and long boots with a looser tunic and long scarf to emphasise the slimness of your legs. And of course, Ugg-style boots have their own unique ambience when paired with flowing upper layers.
Skinny Jeans And Booties
Skinny jeans and short boots are the perfect combination for cooler months. For a sophisticated feel, wear your skinny jeans with short heeled boots, soft tunic, linen jacket and neck-scarf. Or choose flat work-boots to wear with a more casual ensemble. Classic black works well with all colours of skinny jeans, but especially darker shades, whilst tan makes a brilliant contrast to denims.
Skinny Jeans And Cowboy Boots
Nothing gives you the feel of the wild west better than a pair of skinny jeans together with beautifully tooled cowboy boots. The looser design of the cowboy boot lets you tuck skin-tight skinny jeans inside for a flawless outline or scrunch a looser leg style inside for an authentic cowboy look. Choose between short, mid-calf or long cowboy boots for the ultimate in versatility.Traditional brown or tan make the ideal pairing, or step out with a brightly coloured pair for a different take. Match with checked shirt and leather jacket for a traditional cowboy outfit, or vary your top for a more contemporary feel.
Skinny Jeans And Combat Boots
Wearing skinny jeans with combat boots is the epitome of casual. These flat boots vary in length, with vintage laces or buckled straps, and sometimes extra detailing such as tooling, faux fur lining or flapped top. Combat boots give your feet a heavier look, so make sure you add looser layers on top to balance this. Dark combats look great with black skinny jeans or ripped denim, but for a brighter pizzazz, try a vibrant colour or floral print with coloured skinny jeans.
Skinny Jeans And Sandals
Sandals are the perfect summer accompaniment to skinny jeans and versatility wins again here. Almost any style of sandal looks wonderful with skinny jeans, whether you choose strappy high heels, ankle-length lace-ups, low sling-backs or Birkenstocks. There’s no doubt that high heels give your skinny jeans a touch of zing, and summer staples such as the crop top, classic tee, sloppy-joe top or stretch vest all look good. Skinny jeans and flat sandals are also a winning combination, with the added benefit of superb comfort all day long.
Skinny Jeans And Mules
Everyone loves the stylishness of mules and they work wonderfully well with skinny jeans for a lovely summer outfit. White skinny jeans and a denim buttoned shirt look simple but amazing with summer mules, or try black mules and skinny jeans with a light knitted sweater for cooler times. Neutral tones make the perfect match for soft pastels or gentle whites and creams, or you can make more of a statement with a brightly coloured pair that really stand out.
Skinny Jeans And Flip Flops
Nothing evokes the carefree spirit of the summer more than flip flops and once again, skinny jeans and flip flops are the ideal team. The laid-back feel of flip flops means a simple approach is best, such as ripped denims, loose printed tee and oversized jacket or skin-tight denims with little stretch tee and bomber jacket. Spaghetti tops, jersey tunics and V-neck tops are all great alternatives.
It’s hard to think of a style that has more versatility than skinny jeans. Whether you want a soft feminine allure, relaxed casual approach, or a dynamic edge, you can have them all by choosing the right footwear to match your favourite skinny jeans.
The featured photo comes courtesy of Kelly Framel: Mixing your neakerkinnies with a two tone heel consisting of the same base colour as your jeans and a neutral colour is a great way of making both look great.
Jeans/Shoes: Ayr
Sneakers are a must with skinny jeans and a sweater. Jess Ann Kirby has chosen a pair of Nike airmax’ to match her look, which give an urban edge to an otherwise conventional style.
Sweater: Isabel Marant, Jeans: Paige Verdugo, Sneakers: Nike.
Erica Hoida has chosen a pair of gorgeous metallic stilettos to match these distressed skinny jeans, creating a smart casual style which is perfect for more dressed up everyday wear.
Sweater: Belstaff, Jeans: Joe’s Jeans, Shoes: Aquazzura, Bag: Chloe.
Simple white sneakers are arguably the classic footwear choice to go with a pair of denim skinny jeans. Nika Huk has achieved a casual and stylish look here, wearing a pair of Adidas Stan Smiths with her cropped skinnies.
Blazer: Zara, Jeans: McGuire, Sneakers: Adidas Stan Smith.
Wondering which shoes to wear with black skinny jeans? Look no further than Emily Jackson’s stylish combination of sleek black translucent heels and a pair of classic skinnies!
Jeans: Rag & Bone, Shoes: Gianvitto Rossi.
Megan Anderson is rocking skinny denim jeans with a blush pink leather jacket, mini bag, and studded pink heels. We love this casual but stylish look!
Jacket: All Saints, Shirt: Paige, Denim: AG, Shoes: Valentino, Bag: Proenza Schouler, Sunglasses: Prada.
Erica Hoida wears sophisticated stilettos with frayed black jeans with ripping detail. This look is perfect for work or play!
Jacket/Dress: Marissa Webb, Sweater: Dion Lee, Jeans: Rag & Bone, Shoes: M.Gemi, Bag: Chanel, Sunglasses: Chanel, Rings: Topshop.
High waisted denim jeans are the perfect match with heeled leather ankle boots. Via Neginmirsalehi.com.
Boots: Woods.
White skinnies look cute with nude heels. Via skopljak
Shops: Not Specified
Go back to basics with a pair of skinnies and a blue sweater! Via Charlotte Groeneveld
Jeans: True Religion, Sweater: Zara, Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Black skinnies and black heels are our favourite combo! Via Annabelle Fleur
Jeans: Express, Shoes: Carvela, Jacket: Essential
If you’re stuck with how to style skinny jeans, why not try a sparkly belt with black heels and a blue tee? Via Angela Lee
Skinnies: Levis, Blazer: H&M, Belt: Urban Outfitters, Bag: Rovimoss, Heels: Zara
Why not try wearing skinny jeans with these black sandals and fringed jacket! Via Josefin Ekström
Jacket & Sweater: Gina Tricot, Shoes: Nelly
Annabelle Fleur looks wonderful in these white skinnies and black heels!
Jacket: The Kooples, Jeans: Rag and Bone, Tee: Citizens of Humanity
Distressed skinny jeans with a plain white tee and leather jacket is the best look for being out and about this summer. Via merricksart
Denim: DL1961, Tee: Topshop, Bag: Rebecca Minkoff
Helena Glazer in a classic pair of denim skinny jeans and white heels
Jeans: Express, Shoes: Manolo Blahnik
An idea is to throw on a light mid-length trench coat a blue shirt, ripped blue skinny jeans with either dark blue or black court shoes. Via Ariana Chiche
Trench Coat/Shirt/Shoes: Zara, Jeans: Abercrombie & Fitch, Bag Carolina Herrera
Skinny jeans and Oxfords is a combination that works. Add a blazer and white shirt and you have pure style. Via Hedvig Opshaug
Jeans: J. Crew, Silk Shirt: Saint Laurent: Oxfords: Tod’s, Blazer: Acne
Court shoes and skinny jeans. Add a casual shirt and you are good to go. Via Anine Bing
Jeans/Shoes/Top: Anine Bing
Filippa Hagg has chosen to wear dark skinny jeans with classic ballet pumps, creating a casual but sophisticated style which is perfect for everyday wear! Wear the look with a simple knit sweater or block print tee to steal Filippa’s style.
Top: Joseph, Jeans: Elliot, Flats: Chanel.
We think that these white slip ons go especially well with skinny jeans – just pair them with frayed ends and a grey tank! Via Christine Andrew
Shops: Not Specified
Simple white sneakers are arguably the classic footwear choice to go with a pair of denim skinny jeans. Nika Huk has achieved a casual and stylish look here, wearing a pair of Adidas Stan Smiths with her cropped skinnies.
Blazer: Zara, Jeans: McGuire, Sneakers: Adidas Stan Smith.
Wear a simple pair of white sneakers with your white white skinny jeans. That will always work. Via Beatrice Gutu
Sweater: DKNY, Jeans: Asos, Hat: Brixton, Sneakers: Mango white sneakers
Sporty casual always works with skinny jeans. Throw on a grey ribbed 3/4 length sleeve top and sneakers. Via Marianna Mäkeläia
Top: Gina Tricot, Jeans: Zara, Sneakers: Nike, Bag: Céline. Skinny jeans with sneakers
If you want to keep it safe team your skinny jeans with a pair of black Converse with basic colour like camel and burgundy. Via Julie Sarinana
Sneakers: Converse
Or stick to the basics. The Adidas sneakers, which are on trend, works very well a pair of ripped skinnies. Via Annette Haga
Leather Jacket: The Kooples, Jeans: Gina Tricot, Sneakers: Adidas, Bag: Chloé
You can always wear your black skinny jeans and black leather jacket with a pair of white Converse. That works. Via Figtny
Jacket: Aritzia, Skinny Jeans: Zara, Clutch: Alexander Wang, Sneakers: Converse
A pair of light ripped blue skinny jeans and practically any colour of Converse will do just nicely. Such a nice profile, don’t you think? Via Robyn Vilate
Jeans: Siwy Denim, Shoes: Converse
A variation of the black skinnies with white Converse. Simply add a black blazer and a different colour clutch and you are good to go. Via Sara Escudero
Blazer: Zara, Top: Lovers & Friends, Jeans: Topshop, Clutch: Clare Vivier, Sneakers: Converse
The versatility of the skinny jean does that you also choose to wear them with high tops Via Helena Glazer
Jeans: Topshop, High Tops: Nike
Skinny jeans and ankle boots
The combination of laced ankle boots, or any ankle boot for that matter, and skinny jeans is considered a classic. It is a safe bet if you are in doubt about what to ear. Via Angela Lee
Jeans: H&M, Shoes: Franco Sarto
A pair of classic crimson heels will add a touch of glam to any skinny jeans! Erica Hoida wears this style with black ripped jeans, creating a contrast which will make the overall look extra striking.
Jacket: ThePerfext, Top: Free People, Jeans: Citizen of Humanity, Shoes: Rupert Sanderson.
Add some glamour to an everyday t-shirt and jeans outfit by finishing the look off with a pair of open toe heeled sandals. Christine Andrew’s nude sandals transform this look from casual to elegant!
Shoes/ Jeans: Nordstrom, Tee: ILY Couture.
If you’re looking for an alternative way to wear skinny jeans, try taking inspiration from Blair Eadie, and dare to wear double denim! This style is smart and authentic, and looks great worn with an olive green overcoat and strappy sandals.
Denim: J Brand, Shoes: Schutz, Top: Equipment, Jacket: Old, Denim Jacket: Levi.
Pair your skinny jeans with a simple high heel ankle strap sandal in the summer. Comfortable and pretty. Via Erica Hoida
Jeans: Dsquared2 Shoes: Saint Laurent
Alexandra Guerain in a statement spring outfit. The distressed denim skinny jeans and blue lace up heels work together perfectly.
Denim skinny jeans and simple black heels is a great combo. Via The Glamourai
Jeans/Heels: AYR
The great thing about white skinny jeans is that they go with most heels. Also, they really are a style stable for Spring, and you can basically pair them with anything. Via Style Nina in white skinny jeans and leopard
Jeans: H&M, Heels: Zara
It is not just quite summer yet. That no reason not to look cute. Skinny jeans and over the knee boots. Here you have Lisa Hamilton all packet up
Coat/Jeans/Boots: Karen Millen
Skinny jeans look great with a suede handbag and black studded sandals! Via Farheen Ebrahim
Shops: Not Specified
Ellen Claesson is looking stunning in black skinnies, a white shirt and open-toed heels!
Shirt: H&M, Jeans: Gina Tricot, Bag: Givenchy, Shoes: Nelly
Classic black skinny jeans combined with the perfect black open-toe heels. Via Blair Eadie
Top: Kaelen. Shoes: Vince. Denim: Frame. Bag: Cuyana. Sunglasses: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’.
Some say that the skinnies are better worn fully rolled down when paired with mules. You decide. Via Shea Marie
Another good example of how to wear your skinny jeans with mules. The dark blue and tan works great together. Via Christine Andrew
Jeans: Topshop, Mules: Vince
