The Shoes Fashion People Will Wear With the Anti-Skinny-Jeans Trend This Year

While skinny jeans will always be around (they fall into the "classic" category), relaxed jeans have been the denim cut du jour among the fashion crowd for the last few seasons. And yes, the baggy jeans trend will hold strong in 2024 as well. There are a smattering of items that pair flawlessly with anti-skinny jeans. Still, I thought I'd highlight the specific shoe silhouettes and trends fashion people will gravitate toward for 2024.
Below, you'll uncover the jeans-and-footwear combos that are easy and effortlessly chic. As a preview, you'll uncover the flats that feel quite elevated with the ever-so-popular puddle jeans.
Keep scrolling for more, including visual and shopping inspiration.
Jeans + Ballet Flats
Relaxed jeans and ballet flats is one of my favorite pairings for an effortlessly chic vibe. I especially like when the jeans are a bit longer and "puddle" around the flats.
Jeans + Loafers
I personally live in this look with the relaxed jeans and loafers. It's a classic look that's always sleek.
Jeans + Stilettos/Slingbacks
Puddle jeans combined with stilettos or slingback heels feel elevated and quite cool. Consider a look like this one with a blazer and a bodysuit.
Jeans + Ankle Boots
You can't deny the power of that perfect pair of black ankle boots to complete a forward 'fit.

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
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