Some of my favorite jeans in my closet are my wide leg jeans. Whether they’re a full length bell bottom style wide leg, or a wide leg cropped silhouette, I live for the wider look. But one of the biggest challenges when styling wide leg jeans, is to figure out the best shoes to wear with them. Once you find your perfect pair of wide leg jeans, you’ll want to make sure you’re pairing them with the best shoes.
Since this jean style isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, let’s finally figure out the best shoes to wear with those wide-leg jeans. From the best boots and booties, to flats and more. Let this be your ultimate guide on what shoes to pair with your wide leg jeans.
The Best Shoes To Wear With Wide Leg Jeans
Chunky Heels
No matter if it’s a clog or boot, I think a chunky heel goes really well with wide leg jeans. It leans into that more 70’s vibe that wide leg jeans give off. A chunkier heel tends to compliment the wide silhouette of a wider leg jean. I love a chunky block heel and it can be in a peep toe, a closed toe or chunky heeled boots. I find that a wide leg also just works well with heels in general so I tend to lean into my heels when I throw on a pair of wide leg jeans or trousers.
For me, a platform chunky shoe just goes so well with a wider leg. But there are plenty of other options too!
Best Ankle Booties For Wide Leg Jeans
An ankle bootie is a great option for your wide leg jeans. They also help to keep your ankles warm in the cold weather. Try a pointed toe ankle bootie, or a western style bootie.
You can also go sexy and sleek in a black leather pointed toe ankle boots with this style. So many options to choose from. I think a boot pairs really well with wide leg jeans.
If you’re wearing a cropped wide leg jean, my rule here is to make sure the ankle boot goes up on your shaft. You don’t want your ankle to show between the shoe and the jean. You can see how that works in the above outfit with the wide leg cropped jeans.
Pointed Toe Shoes
A few other styles to wear with both full length wide leg jeans and cropped wide leg are a pointed toe shoe. It’s a sleek more professional look and can feel a bit more dressy.
Try a black leather pointed toe, a leopard pointed toe pump or even pointed toe boots or booties with your wide leg pants. I like the point of the toe sticking out from the super wide leg silhouette as it elongates the leg even more.
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Clogs
Since a super wide leg jean is very much a 70’s boho favorite, it’s no secret that a clog goes great with them. The clunky shoe and boho feel works perfectly with your favorite wide leg 70’s inspired jeans or trousers.
These brown wide leg trousers were a great pairing with a suede clog. I really love that the jean falls over the shoe with its super wide flare. You get just a peak of it when you walk and you can show it off when you sit!
Flats And Sandals To Wear With Wide Leg Jeans
When thinking about which flats you can wear with wide leg jeans, I have a few thoughts! For full length wide leg jeans, I personally think it can feel a little off depending on the fit of the jeans. If they’re a bell bottom style, where they are fitted to the knee, then flare out, or a classic flare, a flat can feel off balanced.
But if you’re wearing a super wide leg relaxed jean, one that is wide from the hip through the knee, you can usually wear a flat like a loafer, ballet flats, or a slim sneaker. You can see in the above looks, these are more relaxed wide leg jeans, versus a bell bottom or flare. And they work great with lots of flats. From flat sandals, to Mary Janes, loafers and so on. I prefer a more slim silhouette, over a chunky one here.
And if you’re styling a wide leg cropped, all flats work in my book! From chunky loafers, to slim sneakers, platform Converse, and all the pretty ballet flats and Mary Janes.
Find The Perfect Height Shoe For Your Wide Leg Jeans
One thing to always keep in mind when finding the perfect shoe for your beloved wide leg jeans (and if they aren’t beloved now, trust me they will be once you find the perfect shoe) is to ensure the hem of your jeans just kiss the ground.
You don’t want your jeans dragging on the floor, or too high that you see your entire shoe – unless they’re a cropped pair that hits around or right above the ankle. For full length wide leg jeans, make sure they just barely touch the ground for a pulled-together polished look. For a cropped pair, I like them to hit right around the ankle.
This may mean that you need to alter the jeans, or have more than one pair depending on which shoes you want to wear. Having a variety of jeans to choose from is always ideal especially if this is a silhouette you really love to wear. Then you’ll have the perfect pair of jeans in your closet to grab with your favorite shoes.
Need More Wide Leg Outfit Ideas?
Wide-leg jeans and pants are some of my most favorite denim silhouettes in my closet. I feel like they never go out of style and are universally flattering. To get even more inspired, I’ve got plenty of great posts and helpful tips to styling wide leg jeans from summer to winter, white to black, you name it.
