Flat shoes to wear with skinny jeans

[BuggersMuddle]

At mid-30s following years of cycling my previously chicken drumstick legs are actually pretty decent and I often wear skinny jeans either with ankle boots or knee highs for dress down or just days off.

Now it's getting a bit warmer I'd love a semi-smart look with flats (or near flats), but as I am 5' with feet like a duck (narrow heel, wide front and small shoes size - duck), ballet flats just look all wrong. Trainers work just fine, but are not smart.

What do other MNetters wear for spring / summer with skinny jeans? Looking for inspiration!

[DIYandEatCake]

Converse or flat sandals

[MiniCooperLover]

Converse shoes here and I have these sandals too which look nice with skinned

[IBelieveInPink]

I've got it into my head that I would like some low sling backs for this very purpose. But I haven't yet found any that aren't too 'mum'.

[SouthDownsSunshine]

TOMS. Love them!

[FinallyHere]

Ohh, southdowns I loved the look of Toms, thank you.

They are sadly not for me, they come in medium width only. Sigh.

[RaisinGirls]

Try looking at Vans. Toms are too narrow for me but Vans work well

[FinallyHere]

Thank you Raisin, ill have a look at those. Good to know, thank you

[BuggersMuddle]

Sorry I disappeared!

I thought about Converse for casual, although Vans look like they might be a better option.

I often wear with a fairly smart jacket when it's boots weather and can't seem to find a shoe that would work with that at all. Brogues just look all wrong on me.

Will investigate Vans at the weekend though

[Narp]

Thanks for this thread - reading with interest.

I wear Converse but I am a bit bored with them

[PerpetualStudent]

Would pointy ballet flats do? I'm mostly in the converse/vans camp. On a related subject, I always fold up the bottom of my skinnies when in flats, and go for a trainer sock or bare feet - I feel like there's something tragic in the unceremonious end of a skinny jean and a flash of bobbly ankle sock, whereas neat fold-ups and a cheeky bit of ankle look like more of a conscious style decision... Am I right in this?

[gooru]

Loafers are the way forward!

[OuchLegoHurts]

Roll up the bottom of your jeans and wear converse...love that look especially with a blazer

[Narp]

Perpetual

On yes, I agree

No matter what Grazia tries to tell you, socks look stupid

[MissTurnstiles]

Boden do nice flat sling backs. Stylish as long as you avoid the 'fun' prints. I got a lovely silver pair a few years ago.

Or how about slim loafers or a slim brogue? Try Russell and Bromley.

[Narp]

My problem with slingback a and ballet flats is they feel insecure and sometimes there's toe cleavage. Ew.

[Narp]

Forgot. I have a pair of DMs this shape but mine are canvas with a pasterl floral pattern. I always get compliments when I wear them. I wear them less than I would, because I am not allowed jeans at work
www.farfetch.com/uk/shopping/women/dr-martens-cut-out-brogue-shoes--item-11316181.aspx?storeid=9158&ffref=lp_pic_12_2_

[Narp]

www.drmartens.com/uk/c/ss16-womens-new-arrivals

more dms.

i am not sure if you can buy the cutout ones linked to in the uK