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Jorts are Trending—These Are the 7 Best Shoes to Wear With Them

By Swedan Margen

Jorts are Trending—These Are the 7 Best Shoes to Wear With Them

If you haven't already heard, jorts are trending for summer. This season's most-wanted styles are low-slung, loose, with a longline silhouette that hits anywhere between the lower half of the thigh to just past the knee. Denim bermuda shorts were spotted all over the SS25 runways, with designers such as Filippa K, Opéra Sport, and Zimmermann bringing a fresh and elevated perspective to the casual piece. Of course, the fashion set has already been embracing the style this season, pairing them with everything from polo tops to button-downs.

While jorts may feel intimidating at first, after doing a deep dive—and trying them myself—I found they're actually a lot more versatile than I ever gave them credit for. I personally find deciphering what shoes to wear with them is the most important first step towards a chic jorts outfit. The right shoes will inform how you intend to wear them. For example, a pair of strappy sandals will easily dress up a pair of jorts for a chic evening look. Pointed-toe kitten heels (and a blazer) will make them a chic option for work. A pair of fisherman sandals are ideal for a casual weekend look.

Below, I've rounded up seven specific shoe styles that I think work particularly well with the controversial denim trend. And for those on the fence about wearing jorts, this outfit inspo below may just encourage you to shop a cool new pair for yourself.

Jorts on the Runway:

Woman in jorts and blue top
Woman in denim shorts, tank top and jacket
Woman in jorts and halterneck top

7 Stylish Shoes to Wear With Jorts:

Pointed-Toe Heels

Woman in jorts, red polo top and red pointed-toe heels

Give casual jorts a polished look by pairing them with chic pointed-toe heels, which will elevate and add elegance to your look.

MW, The Simone Kitten-Heel Slingback Pumps

Madewell

The Simone Kitten-Heel Slingback Pumps

Wilda Pointed Toe Kitten Mule

Reformation

Wilda Pointed Toe Kitten Mule

Denim Bermuda Shorts

Uniqlo

Denim Bermuda Shorts

Kitten-Heel Sandals

Woman in denim shorts and kitten heel sandals

For a chic day-to-night look that feels fresh and on-trend, simply style a pair of minimalist '90s kitten-heel slip-on sandals with your jorts. A no-fail outfit formula.

Cary Heeled Sandal

Steve Madden

Cary Heeled Sandal

Tori Kitten Heel Sandal

Open Edit

Tori Kitten Heel Sandal

Low-Rise Denim Jorts

ZARA

Low-Rise Denim Jorts

Polished Slingback Flats

Woman in long jorts with flats

When you don't want to wear heels but you still want to look polished, then opt for a pair of sleek leather slingback flats. They'll pull together your casual look in an instant.

Hermine Sling Back

Vagabond Shoemakers

Hermine Sling Back

Leather Slingbacks
Bdg Missouri Jort

Urban Outfitters

Bdg Missouri Jort

Flip-Flops

Woman in a blue shirt, jorts, and flip-flops

For a casual vacation, flip-flops feel fresh, easy, and youthful. Finish the look with a cute tank top or tee.

Brazil Logo Sandal

Havaianas

Brazil Logo Sandal

Liners Flip Flop
Abrand 95 Gigi Super Baggy Denim Jort

Abrand

95 Gigi Super Baggy Denim Jort

Fisherman Sandals

Hailey Bieber in white bermuda shorts and fisherman sandals

Hailey Bieber shows us that a pair of fisherman sandals adds an undeniably cool touch when paired with loose white denim bermuda shorts. Socks are optional.

Fisherman Sandals
everlane,

everlane

The Day Fisherman Sandal

Indra Short

Sneakers

Woman in jorts, sneakers, and sweater

If you're going casual with your jorts then opt for an of-the-moment pair of sneakers. Think gorpcore Soloman's or trendy suede Adidas Originals. Add socks like the Gen-Z girlies for an extra cool touch.

Salomon Xt-6 Sneakers
Gazelle Indoor Sneaker

adidas Originals

Gazelle Indoor Sneaker

Mica Short

Ballet Pumps

Woman in long denim shorts and barn jacket

Whether you go for flat ballerinas or block heel ballet pumps, the prim and proper classic shoe adds a chic contrast to the casual nature of relaxed jorts.

fashionphile,

Chanel

Goatskin Grosgrain Cap Toe CC Slingback Pumps

Leather Ballet Flats
Resort Jort Curve & Plus

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