This year's denim trends span from ultra wide-leg styles to split-hem silhouettes. But no matter how many buzzy trends make headlines, there will always be one classic style that reigns supreme among the fashion set: straight-leg jeans. Lead by Levi's 501 jeans with newcomers from Agolde, Citizens of Humanity, Slvrlake, and more also offering competitive alternatives, the original denim shape will always hold a special place in our hearts (and our closets).
Once you've secured that one perfect pair of straight-leg jeans—find our tried-and-true favorites here—the next step is to figure out which shoes to wear with them. Though the options are pretty much endless for this timeless denim shape, there are, in fact, a few shoe styles that pair especially well. From Western boots to flat sandals, keep scrolling to shop the absolute best shoes to wear with straight-leg jeans.
Western Boots
No denim pairs better with Western boots—which will never not be trendy and chic—than straight-leg jeans. After all, they're what actual cowboys wore.
Shop Western boots:
If you can believe it, these are even more stunning IRL.
Oh, hello.
This price is going to be hard to beat.
Strappy Sandals
For a casual yet elevated summer outfit, simply pair some nice, strappy sandals with a dainty heel with some straight blue jeans and a tank. Done and done.
Shop strappy sandals:
Absolutely gorgeous.
I have a feeling that you'll never want to take these off.
Simply stunning.
Retro Sneakers
A cool pair of old-school sneakers look good with everything, but they look especially chic and low-key with straight-leg jeans.
Shop retro sneakers:
These are arguably the most ubiquitous sneakers of the summer so far.
This price is too good to pass up.
I've loved these for so long.
Kitten Heels
Dress up your straight-leg jeans with a pair of kitten heels, which will give the denim a luxury upgrade without terrorizing your feet all day.
Shop kitten heels:
You'll get so many compliments on these.
This is love.
These are the perfect pop of color.
Ankle Boots
Ankle boots and straight-leg jeans are a match made in heaven.
Shop ankle boots:
A little bootie never looked bad with straight-leg jeans.
Fashion girls everywhere will praise you for this purchase.
A stellar square-toe moment.
Wedges
As luck would have it, this heel shape, which pairs beautifully with straight-leg jeans, is having a serious renaissance right now.
Shop wedges:
The fact that these aren't yet sold out astounds me.
Shop wedges:
Beauties.
These are surprisingly comfy.
Flat Sandals
Comfort and style collide in the form of flat sandals, which, when paired with this easy denim style, make for the perfect outfit for literally any occasion.
Shop flat sandals:
These look way more expensive than they are.
This is what I call a no brainer.
Comfortable and stylish.
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