Joggers are like the Swiss Army knives of your wardrobe. Need to run a quick errand? Joggers got you covered. You feel the quell of the great out of doors for a run? Yep, joggers again. Whether you are out for a hike or just at home chilling’ to watch a series? Well, guess what? It's jogger time! I kid you not, folks; these are probably some of the most multi-functional things out there! You can wear them almost anywhere you can imagine. That leaves only one possible conundrum – what kind of shoes should be paired with joggers? That’s alright though, welcome to the topic of what shoes to wear with joggers.

Joggers Vs. Sweatpants

Let's clear the air before diving into the world of jogger-friendly footwear. It has become increasingly hard to distinguish between sweatpants and joggers because most people consider them to be the same. But they're not.

On this front, I think the materials that have been used for these two are poles apart. Sweat pants uses the hard wearing cotton fabric; joggers use the lightweight and comfortable one. Joggers make their garment from synthetic felt fabrics like spandex, nylon and polyester. Thus, in practice, you get joggers, and sweatpants are something closer to comfortable slippers for your home body category.

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Next, let's talk about how they look. Sweatpants are usually looser; sometimes they simply have the waist and then go all the way down to the ankles. You may even see them wearing that crazy band around their ankle sometimes. Joggers on the other hand, arrive down south with a wonderful slender, fitted look. It commonly has a panel that can be stretched, but is not an elastic one.

Now, all these differences come down to the materials used to make them.Those with a synthetic feel belong to athleisure wear, and joggers are part of them. Therefore they are ready for some adventures and hanging. Of traditional leisure clothing, sweatpants are the clear winners for long sofa binges in terms of textile weight emphasis on the utilisation of cotton. But when it comes in getting active they are not exactly the MVP of the group.

What Shoes to Wear With Joggers

1. What to wear with women's joggers

a) Sock booties

What you didn’t know is that joggers can be worn with any dress level depending on the type of shoes you wear with them. You could try sock booties if you want to rock them dressily, but you don’t have any intention of wearing pumps or sandals.

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The difference between sock booties and ankle boots is that the former type are very tight. These booties are best worn with black joggers and the right purse and jewelry to match the occasion.

b) Kitten heels

Homealone or just chilling maybe once in a while you want to have that joggers and heels look. Well, to make your outfit as fashionable as possible, do not forget about kitten heels. A Slingback kitten heels is perfect for dressing up and creating a classy jogger pant outfit.

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c) Ballerina flats

How do I transform my casual joggers to smart casual wear? What operates them is when one pairs them with a pair of minimum ballerina flats. Indeed they do; you could try the classic Repetto styles or pointed to designs most of which should suit a good jogger. Ballerina flats look great with light to medium jogger pants rolled to the ankle.

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If you prefer dressier jogger pants or sportier jogger pants you can easily style them with ballerina flats. Therefore, ensure you have the best colour that will correspond with the colour of your joggers so that you don’t make a wrong impression of being out of fashion. Other than being comfortable to wear these shoes are light and very easy to put on when going for a walk.

d) Slip-on loafers

Still, loafers are lively, and apt for all but probably winter. However, slip-on loafers are even more exciting wear with joggers. These particular shoes can be worn with any outfit and don’t require any excuses. Some shoes you can wear with straight-leg jeans or wear with black joggers.

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Well, having a tucked in shirt and a moto jacket just tops it up so nicely. You can pair slip-on loafers with jogger suit outfit and make the outfit look more casual, don’t forget to have a touch of luxe looking handbag with the outfit.

e) Pumps

Whether you are working with strappy or minimal pumps, this combination will bring you a certain flair. Pants that are cuffed or tapered jogger pants teamed with pumps help highlight the high heels and makes you distinct.

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Pointed-toe stilettos are the best to every outfit; they easily glamour up a chic jogger pair or lift simple joggers worn with a denim jacket. You’ll also be comfortable wearing a long-sleeve shirt with the jeans, or a belt with a large clutch or leather purse.

f) Dress sneakers

Dress sneakers make one of the best shoe types to wear with joggers as they combine the sharp toe shape and dress shoe construction with the sporty look of a casual shoe like chunky sneakers. For example, our Women's Weekend Sneakers can be worn with all kinds of joggers

The beauty of complements joggers with dress sneakers is that they are made of such lightweight materials as well. That is why, wearing a pair of dress joggers, one will have both: comfortable sports silhouette. This outfit is also more classy than slip-on sneakers and high tops.

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2. What to wear with men's joggers

a) Chelsea boots

Joggers lean more towards athletics. However, if you do not wish to look like you are ready for a workout in the near future—a pair of Chelsea boots should work. These options come with an elastic side panel to make it possible and easy to remove or wear them.

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Chelsea boots and a pair of your favourite joggers are  good to wear on a rainy day. For formal you only need to add a dress shirt, while for casual you only need plain white T- shirt and trench coat. As you will see there is something trendy in this outfit also this outfit is weather-proof so you will be stylish regardless of rain or shine.

b) Combat boots

If you wish to flaunt your masculinity, and have paired them with men’s jogger pants, nothing as good as pairing them with combat boots. Black joggers with big black boots will make you look rough and scary. This black combat boots can blend with any colour of jogger pants.

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c) Sneakers

Everyone’s most preferred type of footwear for joggers is sneakers. They are also some of the most comfortable men's shoes. Sneakers are so flexible to wear as they can be paired with khaki joggers, leather joggers, denim joggers, and athletic joggers.

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This combo is really fashionable and popular among streetwear freaks. You can layer this attire with a trench coat or even a puffer jacket in order to dress up this look even further. People love it and it is easy, you will never regret rocking it.

High-top sneakers are also the best shoes to wear. This is a more relaxed kind of shoe and because the joggers are tapered this shoe should be nice and tight around your ankles.

A pair of comfortable jogging pants and white sneakers will also make you look neat. So, if you choose to follow this look, make sure that you are willing to go all out in the athletic style. To do this, it should be paired with another sporting item of clothing such as a track suit and a tight white T shirt. Some different styles you could pick for the sporty look are our Our Men's Weekend Sneakers or Men's Everyday Classic.

d) Boat shoes

If you wanted to be casual you could get a pair of boat shoes like Hey Dudes or Sperrys for example. Hey Dude shoes are versatile meaning that they can be worn with any other comfy pants other than joggers.

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They are soft on the skin and also there is a vast precedence available for one to choose from. Sperrys are a little more formal but also comfortable, perfect for a boat day attire. The best, at my opinion, is boat shoes when they are combined with chino joggers.

Frequently Asked Questions About What Shoes to Wear with Joggers

1. What is the best shoe to wear with joggers?

There are many shoe types to wear with jogger pants. There will be options that do not have specified gender and options that are separated by gender. In this guide, you will learn about the most suitable shoes to wear with jogger pants. Some of these options include:

• Sneakers

• Boat shoes

• Pumps

• Dress sneakers

• Chelsea boats

• Combat boots

• Slip-on loafers

• Ballet flats

• Kitten heels

• Sock booties

2. Do sneakers look good with joggers?

Yes, sneakers look good with joggers. The joggers, the sweatshirt, t-shirt, and sneakers and a simple dressing style that can make one look classy.