Everyone wants to know: what shoes to wear with joggers? Read on to find out the best styles to wear with jogger pants, track pants, sweat pants, and any other casual pants in your wardrobe.
If you’re struggling to find what shoes to wear with joggers and track pants other than sneakers, you’ve arrived at the right place. I’m not the hugest sneaker wearer, so styling a good pair of shoes with joggers is my thing.
Just because joggers and lounge pants fall on the side of casual wear, it doesn’t mean they only pair with casual footwear and running shoes. For once, you can skip the athletic shoes, high top sneakers, and flip flops. There are many style options to dress these pants up, elevating an athleisure look to casual chic.
Here’s a rundown of the best shoes to wear with joggers and other loungewear, so you never get bored. Read on for all the styling tips and how I wear joggers fashionably, from week to week, starring my favorite pair of velvet jogger pants.
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Best Shoes To Wear With Joggers
1. Combat Boots
Combat boots are the ultimate shoes to wear with joggers and track pants year-round. The tapered hem of the pants tucks into the shaft of the boots exposing the shoe to create an edgy aesthetic, perfect for a casual night out or off-duty look. These versatile shoes look great with denim joggers, khaki joggers, and classic black joggers.
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2. Loafers
Loafers are classic wardrobe essentials, and shoes for joggers that hit all the trend boxes. These dress shoes are the perfect way to style a nice pair of your best joggers.
Take a pair of flattering joggers to the next level with a minimalist loafer, which is how to wear jogger pants to work at a smart casual or casual office. Or add a youthful twist to your joggers outfits with a chunky or platform-style loafer.
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3. Dressy Mules
Joggers and track pants are essentially thought of as loungewear, but there are so many more outfit ideas with the right shoes. I love using contrasting pieces like a pair of dressy mules to elevate a pair of athletic joggers to chic status. Style with a knit top and no one will realize you’re sporting a glorified pair of sweatpants while you’re out and about.
Mules are also the perfect shoes to wear with dressy joggers in silk or satin on a casual Friday with a button-down shirt and a blazer at a business casual office. Elevate this look with kitten heels mules for an of-the-moment style!
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4. Casual Boots
Can you wear boots with joggers? Absolutely. I do in the fall, winter, and early spring months. Joggers expose your ankles, which is something a summer-loving girl like me needs to cover up during the winter. Boots solve that problem, plus boots are amazing (like my logic there?).
Joggers with ankle boots = a match made in heaven. Try a stylish pair of Chelsea boots in shearling for an everyday winter outfit or a classic look with leather when running errands.
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5. Elevated Slides
Another idea for what shoes to wear joggers in the spring and summer is with a chic pair of slides. Slides look nicer than flip flops on a casual day and when worn with the right pair of jogger sweatpants to create a cute summer outfit in a pinch.
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6. Dressy Boots
Dressy boots are the key to wearing joggers to work in the cooler months. Especially with a sleek, leather ankle boot that covers up any skin, elongating your legs. Opt for a low-medium block heel, for that perfect smart casual office look, or for a casual dinner out on a first date.
This style is very fashionable when you want to look put-together without trying too hard.
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7. Edgy Sandals
Joggers have a soft, rounded aesthetic to them, which creates a nice contrast against an edgy pair of sandals. Hard vs. soft contrast makes an outfit interesting, even the most basic of outfits for what shoes to wear with joggers.
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8. Suede Sneakers
Everyone knows you can wear sneakers and athletic shoes with joggers and track pants, but this type of footwear often dresses down your look. An elevated sneaker is preferred if you want to add some casual elegance, which is why suede or faux suede sneakers are my go-to.
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9. Winter Boots
You didn’t think I’d skip out on the chance to mention winter boots with joggers, did you? No way. Winter boots are necessary if you want to create a cozy chic look with joggers and track pants. Perfect for a trip to the movies, or soup night at a friend’s house. It almost feels like you’re wearing sweatpants, but way, way, WAY more fashionable.
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Although they did not make the list, another pair of shoes to style joggers with are boat shoes. Typically for warmer months, this style of shoe would look best with a pair of linen joggers, keeping you cool and comfortable on a hot day.
What are your favorite joggers outfits? I’m always looking for new ways to style mine. Comment below!
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Thank you for a simple demonstration of joggers with boots looks! I’ve been looking for easy idea references and this is the best I’ve come across. Thank you!!
K,
Thank you so much for the sweet comment. I’m glad this was helpful. Have a wonderful weekend!
Could you please share where you purchased the joggers in the photos please? Love all the ideas! Thank you!
Hi Nancy,
Thank you for reading! I purchased the joggers from Sundance Catalog several years ago, so I don’t think they’re available at this point. However, I am selling these exact joggers in my Poshmark store if you’re interested: https://poshmark.com/closet/wiswofficial .
XO, Laura