Every January, I find myself reaching for leggings more than usual. Whether it’s because I want to achieve a New Year’s resolution like staying active or because I enjoy the comfort and warmth that leggings provide during the colder months, leggings become my go-to choice. But I always face the same question. What shoes go best with leggings?
To address this dilemma, I researched the top shoe trends to elevate your leggings. The best part? It didn’t take long to find some popular styles. Fashion icons like Jennifer Lopez and Nicky Hilton have recently embraced this wardrobe essential, setting the standard for styling.
If you’re looking for fresh inspiration, keep reading. We’ve revealed the top four shoe trends people will be wearing with leggings in 2025.
riding boots
Elevate your look by pairing leggings with riding boots. Inspired by equestrianism, this style exudes unparalleled timeless elegance. Many fashion insiders pair black leggings with black riding boots, but don’t hesitate to consider bolder choices. Deep burgundy or rich brown leather boots can add an even more luxurious touch to your ensemble.
Shop shoe trends:
steve madden
Gaige riding boots
reform
nancy knee boots
totem
+ Net Sustain the Riding Leather Knee Boots
Zara
tall shaft flat boots
combat boots
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Whether we like it or not, lug-soled combat boots are making their way back into celebrity leggings. And I have to say, it looks incredibly chic. Look at Nicky Hilton. This week, she turned heads wearing a cozy long teddy coat, sleek black leggings, a stylish striped sweater, and J.Crew lace-up ankle boots. Talk about a winning winter look.
Shop shoe trends:
J.Crew
new nordic boots (nubuck)
Sam Edelman
Elliott fake shearling boots
snow boots
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Channel your inner J.Lo this winter with black leggings, a Fair Isle sweater, a stylish padded jacket, and statement fur boots. If fur boots aren’t your thing, you can easily swap them out for ankle snow boots.
Shop shoe trends:
asos
Weekend Collective Snow Boots
Pajar
Janie waterproof faux shearling platform booties
bogner
chamonix shearling snow boots
retro style sneakers
This season, fashion’s street style icons are bringing more retro vibes to their legging outfits than ever before. A shoe that combines style and practicality and is suitable for a variety of activities, from school pick-up to training.
Shop shoe trends:
new balance
860v2 Ceres Rubber & Leather Trim Mesh Sneakers
asics
ASICS GEL-1130 sneakers
miu miu
Sports quilted nylon sneakers
nike
zoom vomelo 5 sneakers
Buy your favorite leggings
H&M
cotton blend leggings
Zera
Live in high waisted leggings
division 59
Airweight High Waist 26 Inch Leggings
mango
leggings with seam detail
column
Essentials Woolworths Stretch Ponte Leggings
Zara
Thermolite Thermal Leggings Ski Collection
