How To: Style Your Shoes For Today’s Biggest Pant Trends

Your Guide to Pairing Today’s Most-Worn Silhouettes with the Perfect Footwear

Pants are doing a lot of heavy lifting — and the styles dominating closets right now are bold, relaxed, and endlessly versatile. From ultra-wide barrel legs to sleek tailored trousers, the silhouettes trending this season all have one thing in common: they deserve a shoe that matches their energy. Whether you’re shopping for something new or styling what you already own, we’ve got your complete guide to pairing today’s biggest pant trends with the right footwear.

Quick Reference: Trending Pant Styles × Best Shoe Pairings

Pant Style	Dressy	Casual	Summer Pick
Barrel / Baggy Jeans	Pointed-toe loafer or kitten heel mule	Low-profile sneaker or ballet flat	Simple leather sandal or slide
Wide Leg Trousers	Platform heel or strappy sandal with height	Chunky loafer or leather sneaker	Platform sandal
Linen / Relaxed Trousers	Espadrille wedge or pointed flat	Birkenstock or leather slide	Woven sandal or espadrille
Tailored Straight-Leg Trousers	Pointed-toe pump or block heel	White leather sneaker or loafer	Strappy heeled mule
Cargos / Utility Pants	Clean ankle boot or Chelsea boot	Chunky sneaker or trail-inspired shoe	Sport sandal or KEEN-style outdoor sandal
Cropped Straight Jeans	Mary Jane heel or slingback	Ballet flat or low-top sneaker	Strappy flat sandal
Maxi Skirts & Wide Hem Skirts	Block heel sandal or wedge	Birkenstock, clog, or leather sneaker	Flat gladiator sandal