What shoes are we wearing with what jeans?

One of the key questions we get asked on DM’s is ‘What shoes should I wear with XXX jeans.’ I’ve shared this on Instagram in the past but thought it might be useful to place here as we approach a new season. As with everything, take the “rules” with a pinch of salt – if you love the look and it isn’t on the chart then wear it anyway, but if you feel more confident with some guidance then below should help you out. Feel free to screenshot it, or print it out and stick it on the inside of your wardrobe.

A couple of things to clarify:

• Slim line trainers are shoes that are more delicate and slimmer in shape (like your Adidas Sambas/Spezials, Vans) where as the chunky trainers are more like New Balance 530 or 9060, or Nike Air Max, or the types of trainers you used to picked up from JD Sports in your late teens . Both slim & chunky are equally as cool as the other, and both will work in your wardrobe with different things.
• Loafers can be worn with socks, very thin denier socks or hidden socks (it’s almost naked ankle weather, my favourite season!) THESE are the best hidden socks, and THESE are quite handy too when the weather warms up, just don’t ever put them in the dryer as they will shrink because of all the elastane in them.