5 Shoes That Make Skinny Jeans Look More "2024"

You've heard the rumors, seen the outfits, and perhaps caught wind of the recent Celine show in L.A.: Skinny jeans could be due for a comeback, and you'd be wise to be prepared if and when this happens. But how do we all style skinny jeans so we don't look like we're stuck in 2017, you ask? The answer is simple, and it's shoes.

Shoes are powerful things, relatively speaking. They can make an outfit look either dated or brand new depending on the shoes you choose. My advice is to skip the espadrilles and flip-flops this year and instead opt for one of the following five shoe trends, all of which are wildly popular for 2024 and go with a lot more than just skinny jeans.

Without further ado, scroll on for the five shoe trends to wear with skinny jeans to avoid looking dated this year and shop the most stylish, worth-it pairs.

Western Boots

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Western boots are one of the most exciting boot trends of the season. You can choose either a snug-fitting style that fits under your jeans or a wide one that goes over them. I love the sleek look of wearing them under your jeans but they're both fun.

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Retro Sneakers

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There's no end in sight for the retro sneaker trend.

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Platforms

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Basically, any type of platform shoe—from boots to sandals—is still very much a thing, and it's nice to have a chunky shoe to balance out the slim look of the jeans.

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Slingbacks

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If you want to make your skinny jeans look especially chic and sophisticated, choose a pair of slingbacks. Kitten-heel styles are particularly trendy (yet classic at the same time).

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Ballet Flats

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For the most French girl–inspired skinny-jean outfit, opt for a pair of ballet flats. You probably already own a pair or two based on how popular they are right now, but I found a few more excellent options.

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Next, what not to wear with cowboy boots.

Allyson Payer
Senior Editor

Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.