Denim is like your longest BFF—always there for you, no matter what. So it's no surprise that the biggest denim trends of 2026 are taking off, giving stovepipe, cigarette, and bootcut styles the spotlight they deserve. But snagging this season's hottest jeans and knowing how to style them are two very different things. IMO, the best place to start is with footwear.
Choosing the right shoe is key, capable of throwing off your entire look or serving as an outfit-making dream. With denim, the stakes are even higher, since the wrong footwear can disrupt proportions (think chunky sneakers with cigarette jeans—it just doesn't work). However, if done correctly, shoes anchor the look and flatter the silhouette.
Zara gets it, offering a surplus of slim, chunky, and sleek designs that complement this year's favorite bottoms. To keep things simple, I'm breaking it all down by category, spilling the denim outfit shoe ideas that have stolen my attention.
Ahead, shop the best Zara shoes to wear with jeans—loafers, heels, and boots included.
Stovepipe
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Chocolate loafers? Always a good idea.
Subtle bow details take these mules to the next level.
Perfect for work to happy hour.
Because wedges are so 2026.
It doesn't get classier than a gloved kitten heel.
Luxe gold accents make your whole outfit look more expensive.
A subtle take on the hoof-foot trend.
Did someone say "sporty chic"?
Cigarette
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Sleek and easy to pull on.
The intricate split stitching adds a subtle point of interest.
*Immediately adds to cart.*
These loafers are a master class in trendy dressing.
BRB while I snag these for myself.
Mousey suede? Say less.
For the perfect pop of color.
The slouchier, the better.
So comfy, it's like wearing elevated slippers.
Bootcut
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The refined ombré adds just the right touch.
What's not to love?
A closet staple you'll reach for again and again.
The traditional cowboy boot’s cooler, older sister.
Is it a sneaker? Is it a ballet flat? It's both—and twice as good.
Your new favorite wear-everywhere shoe.
These boots were made for walkin'.
A touch of vintage flair.