Summer is in full swing, which means shorts are on heavy rotation in my wardrobe right now. I've been leaning into tailored linen silhouettes as well as pull-on boxer shorts that feel current and perfect for my comfort level. Whatever shorts styles you lean into, it's the shoes you wear with them that will take your outfit from zero to 100 in an instant this season.
As I've been scrolling through summer outfits on Instagram, I've been spotting a handful of shorts-and-shoe combinations that instantly say fashion person. Whether it's this summer's jorts trend paired with sleek kitten-heel sandals that perfectly balance the baggy silhouette or striped boxer silhouettes with trusty Birkenstock clogs, these shoe-and-shorts pairings feel perfectly on-trend for summer 2024.
Keep scrolling for 10 shorts-and-shoe pairings to get you inspired this summer.
Sporty Shorts + Ballet Flats
Long Denim Shorts + Kitten-Heel Sandals
Boxers + Birkenstocks
Pull-On Shorts + Jelly Shoes
Bermuda Shorts + Minimalistic Mules
Denim Cutoffs + Loafers
Short Shorts + Thong Sandals
Linen Shorts + Chunky Sandals
Cotton Shorts + Sneakers
Bloomers + Cowboy Boots
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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