I Think These Are the Best Jeans-and-Shoes Pairings for Spring and Summer

If you were to rattle off your list of wardrobe staples, there’s a strong chance that your favorite pair of jeans would rank high in said offering—rightfully so. That flawless cut can work with a range of outfits. On that note, I thought I’d highlight some of the fresh denim looks that could inspire your spring and summer fashion game. Specifically, I wanted to focus on jeans ensembles that feature the chicest shoe choices of the season.
Below, you’ll uncover the best jeans-and-shoes pairings for spring and summer. Just about any footwear silhouette could be teamed with denim, but I think the edit coming your way is particularly forward. Keep scrolling for more. You’ll also uncover a range of shopping inspiration featuring some of my favorite pairs of jeans and shoes out there right now.
Straight-Leg Jeans + Flat Sandals
While just about any pair of sandals would work with straight-leg jeans, those flat sandals bring a low-key yet chic feel to the silhouette.
Slit-Hem Jeans + Square-Toe Shoes
Slit-hem jeans continue to trend hard and look quite elevated with a pair of sweet square-toe sandals.
Relaxed Jeans + Canvas Sneakers
This is one pairing that simply can't fail—a pair of relaxed jeans and those tried-and-true canvas sneakers.
Skinny Jeans + Loafers
Love skinny jeans? Consider wearing your favorite style with a pair of loafers this season. You might also think about adding a pair of white socks into the mix for an of-the-moment vibe.
Distressed Jeans + White Sneakers
A classic pair of white sneakers works well with so many outfits and looks flawless with distressed jeans.
Loose Jeans + Patterned Sandals
Make a statement in a forward pair of loose jeans and playful sandals this spring and summer.
Next, check out more denim outfits.

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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