Of All the Flat Shoes You Can Wear With Jeans, These 5 Look Chicest (in My Humble Opinion)
I can think of very few wardrobe combinations that work as well as jeans and flats. From ballet flats to trainers, these are the ones to go for this season.


My jeans preferences have changed drastically through the years—from the skinny pairs I wore religiously ten or so years ago, to the straight-leg styles that dominated since and, more recently, my appreciation for wide-leg and horseshoe silhouettes. Regardless of what I've been embracing, one question I keep coming back to is: What are the best flat shoes to pair with jeans? It seems I’m not alone, as I’ve noticed an increase in searches around this very topic in the past few weeks since autumn really kicked into gear. Of course, jeans are the ultimate wardrobe staple whatever the time of year, but finding the right footwear to complement them can be tricky, especially if you’re aiming for comfort without sacrificing style.
Fortunately, my feed is brimming with fresh ideas for flat shoe and jeans combinations that work for every occasion. Whether you're running errands, heading to brunch, or simply dressing for a casual day at the office, there are endless ways to keep your look polished while staying comfortable. Now, while I think just about any flat shoe works with jeans, there are five that I think match especially well with them.
So, scroll on to discover the best flat shoes to wear with jeans, whether you're styling straight-leg, cropped, or wide-leg denim.
The 5 Best Flat Shoes to Wear With Jeans:
1. Ballet Pumps
Style Notes: Ballet flats work to add a pretty twist to casual denim, making them feel dresser in the process. While you could opt for a mary jane complete with vamp strap, this detail will be lost under many styles of jeans. Instead, I always wear classic ballet flats with my denim for a cleaner finish.
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2. Suede Clogs
Style Notes: Depending on the wash of my jeans, I can often find leather—especially black leather—can feel a bit harsh against my lighter pairs. When this occurs, try defaulting to a soft suede shoe, such as a Birkenstock clog, in a beige, tan or even brown hue.
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3. Sleek Loafers
Style Notes: Loafers are a key staple in the footwear collections of fashion people thanks to their ability to make everything you pair them with look more polished. And the same goes for jeans. I can't think of a more iconic duo when it comes to denim and shoe combinations, save perhaps for the next option on the list...
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4. Classic Trainers
Style Notes: If a casual jeans ensemble is what you seek, then lean into their laidback feel with a pair of trainers. Again, just about any trainer works with jeans, but right now it's more streamlined, neutral-toned trainers that the style set are wearing with their favourite blues this season.
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5. Something Statement
Style Notes: Jeans often act as a blank or, at the very least, a neutral canvas for fancier or more statement pieces—you need only consider the wildly popular combination of jeans and a nice top to know this to be true. This is why jeans make for the ideal accompaniment to bolder flat shoe trends. From leopard print to oversized studding, there are plenty of pairs that fall into that category this season.
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Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s Deputy Editor and has over fourteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and authoritative content for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, talent interviews self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their search and keyword planning, works closely with the fashion and beauty team on strategy and continues to pen many of her own articles. Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine's contributed to publications including Grazia, InStyle Marie Claire, Elle and Look, amongst others.
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