Fashion People Are Over Wearing These Shoes With Leggings
It seems every week, we’re here to chat about what to wear (and not wear) with leggings. We’re hoping this is helpful information since you probably live in the stretchy pants as much as we do and, as a result, are consistently on the hunt for forward, new outfits to wear with them. Since all A+ ensembles start with the perfect shoes, we’re going to go over the footwear style we’re not really seeing fashion people wear with leggings—and what they’re wearing instead.
While you can absolutely dress up leggings if you desire, they are inherently casual in nature and lend themselves well to more toned-down pairings. To that, the fashion crowd seems to be getting over wearing formal, pointed ankle boots with leggings in favor of silhouettes like combat boots. This makes perfect sense. Because really, if you’re wearing leggings, chances are the goal is to stay comfortable and cool off-duty, and high-heel booties wouldn’t necessarily accomplish that.
With that in mind, keep scrolling to find outfit inspiration of fashion girls wearing the boot style of the moment with leggings, and shop each look too.
For an on-trend look, pair your leggings and combat boots with a furry coat and a belt bag.
This 'fit works better if it's not completely frigid where you live with the crop top, longline coat, leggings, and boots.
A layered look instantly feels forward and cool. Follow this style setter's lead with a skirt over your leggings, complete with your boots, a jacket, and a scarf.
If you do want somewhat of a heel, go for a pair of boots in between a combat style and booties with your leggings, a dress, and a coat for a streamlined ensemble.
Next, check out the dos and don'ts of washing your leggings.
Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.
-
Katie Holmes Made This Outdated Leggings-and-Boots Outfit Feel Just Right for 2025
A combo I will live in.
By Nikki Chwatt
-
Law Roach's World: His New Book, Bag of Choice, and What He Grabs on a Target Run
"[Styling] has made my world so much bigger."
By Jasmine Fox-Suliaman
-
Chrissy Teigen Just Made This Outdated Legging-and-Boot Outfit Feel 2025 Ready
I'm influenced.
By Nikki Chwatt
-
I'm in My 20s—Here Are 6 Style Lessons I Learned to Look More Polished and Grown-Up
Sophisticated styling 101.
By Nikki Chwatt
-
8 Copenhagen Street Style Trends I Plan to Replicate in New York
Pared back yet never boring.
By Nikki Chwatt
-
Hailey Bieber Just Wore the Heel Trend That Makes Leggings Look So Classy
See for yourself.
By Allyson Payer
-
Sophie Turner's Two-Piece Airport Look Proves That She's a Travel Pro
She gets it.
By Eliza Huber
-
I'm a Fashion Editor—I Reach For These 2 Pieces When I Don't Know What to Wear
Ready in 10 minutes or less.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes