Are you unsure of what shoes to pair with wide-leg pants? The silhouette is everywhere, and the shoe styling options are endless.
The shoes you select should be harmoniously paired with your wide-leg pants to create a finished look. First, consider the length of the pants. You will need different shoes if they are ankle-length, floor-grazing, or cropped. Wide-leg pants can be an inclusive term. This is because the style is so popular. It can include everything from boyfriend jeans to wide, relaxed legs.
After establishing these factors, you need to consider the occasion you are dressing for. Although sneakers are great for wearing with wide-leg pants, there may be better choices for an office outfit. Similarly, you would want to avoid walking around on platforms at a casual lunch. After all these considerations, you can start to have some fun.
1. Style Wide-Leg Pants with Sneakers
Sneakers can be worn with jeans and leggings. Wearing them with tailored wide-leg pants is more than just a temporary solution to avoid wearing your designer heels to work.
If you are a fan of chunky trainers like those from New Balance or Asics or retro pumps like the Adidas Samba or Gazelle, then both shoes are perfect for wearing with pants. It is better to have the length of your leg skim over the top of your sneakers than a cropped cut that exposes the entire shoe. This is a great way to make more formal pants look casual and maximize their cost per wear.
2. Style Wide-Leg Pants with Ballet Pumps
We’re happy to see the humble ballet shoe as part of a revival of the ’90s style. Low-rise jeans with logo bags? Not really. Ballet pumps are beautiful because of their simplicity. Do you ever feel that adding a shoe to your outfit would ruin it? Ballet pumps are perfect for keeping your look understated and barely there. You can make your ballet pumps monochrome, quilted, and Chanel-esque or add texture with suede, velvet, satin, or satin. If you’re tall, ankle-length pumps will also work if your toe is visible under the hemline of your wide-leg pants and jeans.
3. Style Wide-Leg Pants with Flat Mules
The Birkenstock Clog, a self-described ‘ugly’ shoe but one that is oh-so-comfortable, makes a great pair of shoes for wide-leg pants. The Birkenstock clog was so popular that there was a waiting list. But if the clog isn’t your style, you can choose from more elegant flat mules with pointed toes or luxe fabrics. If you wear a mule, your shoe may catch on the hem of wide-leg pants. Choose a pair with a narrower hemline or one that ends at the ankle.
4. Style Wide-Leg Pants with Mules
No one wants to wear beautiful shoes that cause blisters. This is why the heeled mules are so popular – there’s less risk of getting rubbed on heels with shoes without a back. Heeled mules are a great shoe to pair with wide-leg pants.
By Far is a famous brand that offers simple, streamlined heeled mules. They can highlight the shape of wide-leg trousers, allowing them to be a great way to showcase the style. If you want to match your mules, go for a similar color, but we prefer to use them to add some pops of color or to tone down a pair of bright pants.
5. Style Wide-Leg Pants in Loafers
The best loafers will make you look professional. A loafer can be worn with wide-leg pants because it is sturdy and robust. You won’t feel like you must massage your arches after leaving the office. Keep the rest of the outfit very sleek to make this look work. The structured shape will clash with the floaty pants. You can pair a tailored jacket or a thin woolen coat with pants on a straight and wide border. If you are petite, we recommend showing your ankles.
6. Style Wide-Leg Pants with Wedges
Ah, wedges. These are the most seasonally appropriate shoes for wide-leg pants. Wedges are often associated with raffia sandals and lace-up ankle ties. They’re usually paired with Broderie Anglais and worn on vacation.
If you want the traditional wedge, ensure your pants are long enough to showcase the toe detail. You’ll appear to be wearing stilts if you make your pants too long.
7. Style Wide-Leg Pants in Chunky Heels
A chunky heel will restore your stability if wearing stilettos leaves you feeling like Bambi on the ice. There are many options in this broad category, from the on-trend Mary Janes to boot trends.
It’s all about your priorities in terms of style. Everything goes when it comes to the cut of wide-leg pants. Cropped pants are the best choice if you have a shoe that is an accurate statement. If you wear heels to give your outfit a more extended look and boost your confidence, go for a higher heel.
8. Style Wide-Leg Pants in Stiletto Heels
Swap your wedding guest gown for a wide-leg pant and stiletto combination for an instant party style.
Street style experts say the best way to wear shoes with wide-leg pants is to leave a tiny hint of your heel and toe peeking out at the bottom of the hemline. The most popular style is pointed courts, as the elongated heel and toe work together to give the illusion of longer legs. Stilettos are best paired with denim or cotton, as they tend to push through the cuffs of lightweight crepes. You can choose the color of the stiletto depending on your pants’ shade and the rest of your outfit. But you can go right with neutral shades.
9. Style Wide-Leg Pants in Slingbacks
The styling advice on slingbacks and mules for wide-leg pants is similar. A slingback shoe is distinguished by a strap from the ankles to the heel. The straps are usually narrow and give the appearance of a shoe with a backless look but provide the same support as a filled-in shoe. Slingbacks are available with heels or without, and they tend to have a toe that is pointed or almond-shaped. You can lengthen your pants by increasing the width of the toe. If your feet are square or round, you should ensure that the pants’ length isn’t too long and the cut ends at the ankle. This is the perfect shoe for work outfits in summer. It will go from AM to PM.
10. Style Wide-Leg Pants and Stomping Boots
Boots and pants are often overlooked for the best dresses and long skirts. The tucked-in look is only for some, too. It only works well with knee-high or over-the-knee booties and skinny jeans.
By definition, wide-leg pants have a lot of room for chunkier boots. You can only see the tops and soles of the shoes, so it’s best to choose a pair with some detail. You can try a platform sole with a track, a band, or buckles. Head-to-toe in black will give you a grungy look. Or, keep it feminine and prim with your boots.
11. Style Wide-Leg Pants with Platforms Shoes
Platforms are not only stylish but also more comfortable than the average heel. When you subtract the platform from the heel, you’ll notice that your foot will be flatter than if you were wearing stilettos. The wide-leg flared pants are all the rage now (thanks to Daisy Jones and The Six). Adding a platform only exaggerates this shape. Stick to warm colors like brown, tan, and orange for a classic look. These shades will be in your wardrobe season after season. The top half of your outfit can be brightly colored, but a crisp shirt in white will look just as good.
