Your Complete Guide to What Shoes to Wear With Shorts
When it comes to baring your legs in shorts, the type of shoe you wear is important. Too-high heels give a '00s going-out vibe that may feel a bit off, yet options that are too low can also make the outfit a bit clunky.
Because of this, we assembled a guide on the best shoes to wear with summer's key shorts styles (think high-wasted, denim, and beyond). Scroll through for our roundup, and enjoy a little shopping along the way!
Tailored Shorts
Option 1: Low Heels
Option 2: Wooden Platforms
Option 3: Classic Flats
Denim Shorts
Option 1: Chelsea Boots
Option 2: Fancy Flats
Option 3: Slip-On Espadrilles
High-Waist Shorts
Option 1: Gladiator Sandals
Option 2: Penny Loafers
Option 3: High, High Heels
Leather Shorts
Option 1: Sneakers
Option 2: Ankle-Strap Heels
Option 3: Sleek Sandals
Long Shorts
Option 1: Ballet Flats
Option 2: Simple Sandals
Option 3: Thin-Strap Heels
Loose-Fitted Shorts
Option 1: Ankle Boots
Option 2: Lace-Up Heels
Option 3: Chunky Heels
Short Shorts
Option 1: Strappy Sandals
Option 2: Booties
Option 3: Nude Sandals
This post was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated by Gina Marinelli.
Nicole Kliest is a freelance writer and editor based in New York City who focuses on fashion, travel, food, wine, and pretty much anything else that's amusing to write about. After graduating from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's in journalism and creative writing, she started her career back in 2010 asBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's photo editor and throughout the last decade has contributed to publications including Fashionista, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, The Zoe Report, PopSugar, Fodor's Travel, and several others. She also copywrites and has worked with clients such as Frame, Sea, 3x1, Intelligentsia, and others to develop brand voices through storytelling and creative marketing. She's very passionate about the ways we can improve our sustainability efforts in the fashion industry as well as cultivating content that's diverse and inclusive of all people. When she's not checking out Wholesale Replica Bag restaurant opening in her West Village neighborhood or riding her bicycle along the West Side Highway, she can be found scheming her next trip somewhere around the world. (Up next is Vienna.)
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