The 6 Shoe Trends Well-Dressed People Are Wearing With Trousers and Jeans (Instead of Trainers)
New season, new shoes.


Like everyone else, I will continue to wear trainers with my jeans and trousers this autumn. They go together like all the cliché things I could sit here and list, but I find that when I only wear trainers with the aforementioned items, I miss out on some great potential outfits. And with autumn quickly approaching, these shoe-and-jean (or trouser) pairings are top of mind.
Even though we're barely out of summer, I've noticed that people are already starting to ditch the skirts and dresses for jeans and trousers, as the first chill in the air in many months has started to creep back in. And of course, my eyes are going straight to the feet of everyone I come across. There are six autumn 2025 shoe trends, in particular, that keep jumping out at me, and I sourced the perfect examples via well-dressed people on Instagram. So if you want to look like a well-dressed person with good taste, keep scrolling to find out which pairings are trending and shop the best trends for your feet while you're at it.
Calf Hair
One of the easiest ways to make your outfits look expensive is to wear them with calf-hair shoes. The texture is ultra luxurious and perfect for autumn, and they come in many forms, so it's an easy trend to add to your wardrobe.
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Animal Print
First came leopard, but for autumn 2025, there's a whole zoo to choose from for your feet. In addition to cheetah, I've seen snake, zebra, tiger, and cow shoes being worn by fashion people around the world. Good luck choosing just one print to pair with your jeans and trousers.
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Suede Slip-Ons
Thanks to The Row and Ugg, suede slip-ons are quickly becoming one of fall 2025's biggest shoe trends. When paired with trousers and jeans, they look effortless and cool.
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T-Bar
For a bit of a sophisticated retro vibe, fashion people are opting for T-bar shoes as of late. Whether you go for pumps or a Mary Jane-style flat, you can't go wrong with this chic and subtle trend.
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Red Ballet Flats
When it comes to colour, red is still going strong, and the new It ballet flats hue is undoubtedly crimson. Bella Hadid has been spotted in the red ballet flats repeatedly as of late, and if it's any indication, Chanel's red patent leather ballerinas have become impossible to get your hands on.
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High Vamp
Shoes that cover the vast majority of your foot (but that aren't boots) are a micro-trend I'm seeing a lot of lately. They give an elegant feel to any jean or trouser style they're paired with.
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Allyson is a senior editor forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater arts. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.
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