I Think These 4 Shoe Styles Make Shorts Look Way Chicer

As we head deeper into June, shorts will continue entering the sartorial spotlight more and more. Yes, of course, as a practical solution to keep cool, but also as a forward way to bring a modern spin to a summer look. As we've covered over the last few weeks, sweatshorts, denim silhouettes, and long, tailored cuts are particular front-runners in the shorts realm. And while fashion people are styling their favorite pairs in a variety of ways, there seems to be a select offering of shoe styles many are opting for.
Honestly, I think incorporating one of these said shoe silhouettes into your shorts ensemble could potentially up the chic factor even more. Curious? Keep scrolling to check out the shoe styles I think will make shorts look even sleeker this summer. And if you're shopping at the moment, you'll also find product recommendations for each outfit in question.
Fancy Flip-Flops
Heeled flip-flops elevate this shorts-and-tank vibe even more.
There's something just cool about teaming flat flip-flops with leather shorts.
Retro Sneakers
Nike tube socks combined with old-sneaker sneakers feel especially "right now" with tailored shorts.
Keep it chill yet chic with denim shorts, a slouchy sweatshirt, and retro sneakers.
Flat Sandals
Birkenstocks and other two-strap sandals are a fashion-person staple at the moment—especially worn with sweatshorts and the like.
All about the comfy vibes here with the flat sandals and relaxed separates.
Mules
Amp up knee-length shorts or bike shorts with sleek mules.
Colorful mules with Bermuda shorts and a cropped sweatshirt is an outfit formula that's effortless and of the moment.
Feeling this polished ensemble with faux-leather knee-length shorts, a bodysuit, and heeled mules.
Next, check out more summer must-haves worth trying.
Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers likeReplica Store, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront ofBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
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