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!

Converse or flat sandals

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

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'.

TOMS. Love them!

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks for this thread - reading with interest.

I wear Converse but I am a bit bored with them

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?

Loafers are the way forward!

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

Perpetual

On yes, I agree

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

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.

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

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_

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