From Tabis to T-Strap Heels: Here Are the Only 8 Shoes City Girls Are Paring With Their Jeans

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Model Elsa Hosk wears green suede jacket, dark wash jeans, and black almond-toe ballet flats.
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There's something about the arrival of spring that makes getting dressed feel lighter—both literally (no more chunky knits!) and stylistically. As the layers peel back, denim returns to its rightful place as the backbone of my everyday wardrobe, which means the shoes I pair with my favorite jeans suddenly matter a lot more. After a long winter of snow boots and waterproof puffer jackets, city sidewalks are becoming a lot more interesting.

Lately, I've been paying close attention to what stylish women in places like New York, Paris, London, and Los Angeles are actually wearing with their jeans. Spoiler alert: In between coffee runs and late-night dinners with friends, all of these fashion people are relying on the same eight shoe trends they're wearing with their spring jeans.

Some feel refreshingly classic, like sleek ankle boots that elevate even the most relaxed denim. Others lean into the fashion crowd's current obsessions, from sculptural T-strap heels to the unmistakable split-toe silhouette of tabis. And then there are the unexpected picks—suede sneakers and minimalist flip-flops—that somehow make even the simplest pair of jeans look intentional.

Ahead, I'm breaking down the eight shoe styles city girls are reaching for right now. Scroll (and shop!) the spring 2026 shoe trends below to wear with jeans.

Tabi Flats

Woman wearing spring denim with spring shoe trend.

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Flip-Flops

Woman wearing spring denim with spring shoe trend.

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Almond-Toe Pumps

Woman wearing spring denim with spring shoe trend.

(Image credit: @hoskelsa)

Suede Sneakers

Woman wearing spring denim with spring shoe trend.

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Elongated Ankle Boots

Woman wearing spring denim with spring shoe trend.

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Ruched Loafers

Woman wearing spring denim with spring shoe trend.

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T-Strap Heels

Woman wearing spring denim with spring shoe trend.

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Sculptural Wedges

Woman wearing spring denim with spring shoe trend.

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Ana Escalante
Ana Escalante
Associate Features Editor

Ana Escalante is an award-winning journalist and Gen Z editor known for her sharp takes on fashion and culture. She’s covered everything from Copenhagen Fashion Week to Roe v. Wade protests as the Editorial Assistant at Glamour after earning her journalism degree at the University of Florida in 2021. At Who What Wear, Ana mixes wit with unapologetic commentary in long-form fashion and beauty content, creating pieces that resonate with a digital-first generation. If it’s smart, snarky, and unexpected, chances are her name’s on it.