THE BEST SHOES TO WEAR WITH THE HOTTEST STYLES OF DENIM IN 2025

The first denim style I want to discuss is baby flare jeans! Thanks to the high waist and floor-skimming hemline, this style will instantly elongate your legs so it’s perfect for those on the petite side. This particular pair is by GRLFRND and I adore the light wash that is so perfect for spring. They’re also available in tons of other washes and are currently on sale! I wear a size 24 and I find they fit true to size.

The best footwear to style baby flare jeans with in my opinion is a chic pair of ankle booties! Due to the extra fabric around the ankle, there is plenty of room for a higher-cut boot, and even better if that bootie has a pointed toe. This pair of ivory ankle booties from Nordstrom has the chicest kitten heel, making them very wearable. They’re also ON SALE for 50% off making them under $60 which is an amazing value!

Next on my list of the best shoes to wear with jeans is straight-leg jeans with a pointy-toed mule. This combo instantly creates a sleek, flattering silhouette that elongates the legs. The structured fit of the jeans balances perfectly with the sharp lines of the mules, giving the outfit a refined, polished look. These jeans are from Pistola and I am absolutely obsessed, they are just that good! They fit like a dream and are perfect for showing off your favorite pair of mules. I wear a size 24 and would stick with your regular size for the best fit.

Speaking of my latest favorite pair of mules, these gorgeous nude heels from Dolce Vita are SO good! These are a definite must-have for spring and summer. The heel height is only 3 inches which means they’re very comfortable and perfect for long periods of wear. They feature the perfect cool nude shade and the pointed toe will instantly make your legs look longer and slimmer!

Ankle-length jeans and sling-back heels complement each other so well, you would think they were made for each other! The ankle length allows the entire shoe to be visible, allowing the full impact of the shoe design to shine through. This pair of denim from Express is crafted with an innovative rigid-front and stretch-back design for the comfiest authentic look out there. Can you believe these amazing jeans are on sale for ONLY $30?! I wear a size zero regular and find they fit true to size.

The YSL sling-back heels I’m wearing are so fabulous I get asked about them almost every time I wear them out. I loved the added strap for stability and the pointed gold tip really takes them to the next level. This stunning pair of slingbacks is an investment, but I promise they will last for years in your closet!

If the YSL heels above are a bit out of budget, that’s not a problem! I found an incredibly similar pair by Steve Madden featuring a sleek gold heel with matching hardware. They are a fraction of the cost at their regular price, but they’re currently on sale making them well under $80, which is an amazing value!

Baggier denim is very on trend right now but wide-leg jeans are going to be holding strong in the denim world for 2025. Wide-leg denim can be incredibly flattering, especially when styled with a pair of pointy-toe mules. This pair by Pistola checks all the boxes and they also come in a gorgeous light wash that is perfect for spring. I wear a size 24 and they fit true to size.

Sometimes the best way to style a statement pair of denim like the one above is with a pair of understated yet classic mules. The pointy toe does wonders to elongate your silhouette and the simple design of the heels allows the denim to take center stage. I love this effortlessly elegant pair of mules from Revolve for that very reason, and I can guarantee you will too!

The last pairing on my list of the best shoes to wear with jeans is the modern skinny jean with a wardrobe must-have: the metallic sneaker. This silhouette is the perfect middle ground between a skinny and a straight leg and the high waist is incredibly flattering. The medium wash is great all year round and the length is perfect for letting those metallic sneakers shine! I’m wearing a size 0 regular and they fit true to size.

These are my all-time FAVORITE pair of metallic sneakers from Philippe Model. The gold shade has the perfect cool undertone and the black accents along the white base make them easy to style into almost any ensemble. They have a bit of a higher price point, but the quality here is simply unmatched!

If the pair of sneakers above is out of budget, don’t worry; I’ve got a dupe for you! This pair from Sam Edelman comes in gold and silver and has the same platform base for a fraction of the cost. Whichever option speaks to you, they’re the best footwear option when styling modern skinny jeans in my opinion!