Not Black, Not Boring—Elegant Dressers Pair Cigarette Jeans With These 3 Shoe Colors Instead to Look More Interesting
Trust me.
Cigarette jeans have cemented themselves as one of 2026's must-wear styles, offering a streamlined pant leg that's chic and understated. The clean silhouette lends itself to a refined aesthetic, but that doesn't mean you have to settle for boring, basic footwear.
While an obvious first choice might be black shoes thanks to the midnight hue's practicality, fashion It girls are challenging the style norms. In place of the predictable shade, they're reaching for more interesting shoe colors to wear with cigarette jeans, like soft mushroom, luscious cream, and moody burgundy.
The aforementioned colors are a step above tired onyx. Delicate, lace-hued ivory easily blends into your wardrobe, and wine-soaked maroon steals the spotlight. Each color is also versatile, seamlessly pairing with even your most complex ensembles.
Additionally, oatmeal, sandy ecru, and deep crimson bring out your jeans' indigo blue, solidifying their place as year-round color staples. Still, the hues pair with gray, eggshell, and khaki denim just as well.
Swap your stale footwear for these trending shoe colors. You'll prove you're in the fashion know, adding an extra layer of intrigue to your style repertoire.
Mushroom
Reminiscent of putty-like greige, mushroom is a warm neutral that's elevated and polished. Think of it as tan's cooler, older cousin—a bit more mysterious and less humdrum.
Burgundy
Statement-making burgundy is to fashion what cherry-stained lips are to beauty. It's the perfect finishing touch, commanding attention while looking effortlessly put-together.
Cream
Chantilly cream and latte foam come together to create this classic shade. It's sophisticated without ever being overdone and easily dressed up or down. Don't worry about a few minor scuffs—there's a certain charm that comes with well-loved fashion.

Ruby Ford-Dunker (formerly Ruby McAuliffe) is a fashion, beauty, and lifestyle journalist featured in InStyle, the New York Post, Brides, Teen Vogue, Page Six, Shape, and more. When she’s not reporting on her latest fashion obsession or spotlighting beauty finds, she can be found listening to Taylor Swift, hunting for the best matcha latte, playing with her cats, or smiling her way through a dance workout. Email Ruby at therubybrand@gmail.com and keep up with her on Instagram @rubyymcauliffe.