Struggle with footwear with jeans

7 replies

MarshaMarshaMarsha · 04/01/2026 20:32

In summer I love ankle grazer jeans and sandals… whether it’s slim/boyfriend/barrel or wide leg shape I find it easy to pair up with shoes.

However in winter I really struggle with pairing jeans with the right style boots. Does anyone have any tips?!

OP posts:

horseplay12 · 05/01/2026 00:36

Just wear trainers - can’t go wrong with Nike Air Max

Cappie73 · 05/01/2026 00:37

Trainers

Sugarnspicenallthingsnaice · 05/01/2026 00:41

I like ankle grazers too, they're especially good in winter as you've got a bit more clearance for mud and puddles.

I see a lot of people wearing loafers, normal trainers etc with cute socks on show but try as I might I've had to accept I am just not a cute sock person! So I keep my ankles covered with either boots (Doc style but a bit more slimline) or high top sneakers.

TMMC1 · 05/01/2026 15:46

The opposite of you so can’t help! Winter boot styles and shoe styles for different shape jeans and trousers is instinctive for me in winter, it’s summer I struggle with.

balance would be my word to think about. Wider leg will cope with chunky, slim and skinny needs in general a more delicate look.

Gettingbysomehow · 05/01/2026 21:38

I love my rieker boot/trainers. Ive got them in leopard, black and brown. They look so good on.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rieker-Womens-N6352-Short-Multicoloured/dp/B0DQ86KGNM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2QU6KOTCQ7Z3C&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3VrE3nk2XMCP_YLRlUFyi5OW2lH7fjacQ_UMSaTRwG0WofSzxTVt3aI-u0NUmF6EjaCJJLstD4-nm8NfRfH2QKKqt6YSs9bJs_OIdlmOjiAqaf6_GDE-dtrFmfly7s-zoIKEbtY8XGavJLPGA68qj23-eypOZfB1k0ZKZHsIPgCkl8uQ8yWVYmkDMscWsIwVcHXo-ToEhiGMR8CDrWn3HabrlypJ-UMjx-n0CTXnvGkvI1WLebiV1WpeycvCnUgYxc-i4k0gFFyrhCULBmXQUv_s1h_4FAiHdBImmieP5h0.j4CQpOVjyZoA22qosYgdp69ogo19Lqi09mR1u4uFn8c&dib_tag=se&keywords=rieker+boots+leopard&qid=1767649058&sprefix=rieker+boots+leopard%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1m

Amazon.co.uk

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rieker-Womens-N6352-Short-Multicoloured/dp/B0DQ86KGNM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2QU6KOTCQ7Z3C&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3VrE3nk2XMCP_YLRlUFyi5OW2lH7fjacQ_UMSaTRwG0WofSzxTVt3aI-u0NUmF6EjaCJJLstD4-nm8NfRfH2QKKqt6YSs9bJs_OIdlmOjiAqaf6_GDE-dtrFmfly7s-zoIKEbtY8XGavJLPGA68qj23-eypOZfB1k0ZKZHsIPgCkl8uQ8yWVYmkDMscWsIwVcHXo-ToEhiGMR8CDrWn3HabrlypJ-UMjx-n0CTXnvGkvI1WLebiV1WpeycvCnUgYxc-i4k0gFFyrhCULBmXQUv_s1h_4FAiHdBImmieP5h0.j4CQpOVjyZoA22qosYgdp69ogo19Lqi09mR1u4uFn8c&dib_tag=se&keywords=rieker%20boots%20leopard&qid=1767649058&sprefix=rieker%20boots%20leopard%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-style-and-beauty-5470437-struggle-with-footwear-with-jeans

mydogisanidiott · 05/01/2026 22:23

I have exactly the same problem OP. Trainers look ridiculous. I have tried various converse/ Nike / adidas sports/ lifestyle, doc martens shoes and books and nothing looks right

I have pretty short legs and an along torso and wonder if this is an issue.

user1497787065 · 05/01/2026 22:37

I’m exactly the same. Happy with ankle grazers and sandals for summer but no idea for winter and don’t like trainers.

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