Skinny jeans/jeggings and footwear

[KittyB52]

In preparation for the colder weather, I am looking at skinny jeans/jeggings again and as always, I am struggling to find footwear that I can wear with them.

I don’t do ballet pumps as I need thicker soles for my sore feet. I’ve been wearing slip on canvas type pumps over the summer (when not wearing sandals) but they don’t really go with skinny jeans. I need footwear I can wear socks with, can’t do naked feet in shoes.

Is it Converse or nothing? Trainers might work but then there’s the horror of those tiny stupid socks that won’t behave.

Boots!

Boots or loafers/brogues type shoes.

The Chemist?

I got some ankle boots last year but they felt a bit clumpy. Will have a look around and see what’s on offer.

Low top Converse are fine (high tops not so much unless you are v fashionable and slim, or a 14 year old emo).
Ankle boots (chelsea style boots are great)
Knee high boots
High vamp loafers
Brogues as long as you keep the rest of the outfit funky, or you will give librarian vibes

Have you tried somewhere 'proper' for ballet pumps so you can find a thicker, comfier sole? E.g. Clarks if you are in that age bracket, even M&S do cushion support soles

I’m 45, so not sure I am in the age bracket for them - will have a look. I have just found a gorgeous pair of purple metallic DM boots though.

Boots. I prefer low ones, so almost like booties rather than ankle (and flat (ish)) with skinnies. It's tricky finding ones that don't feel clumpy but even that can be a good look if you find the right ones. Try a few different shapes on and see what you think.

Converse make my feet (average size 6 but my ankles are skinny Minnies) look like boats when I wear skinny jeans and it gets too cold for ballet pumps.

Get thyself some Chelsea boots, lass

Not cheap rubbish

Real leather