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It may be hard to believe, but skinny jeans are back.

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Thought for years to be a dead trend, theslender pants are having a major revivalthis spring and summer.

Because as we all know, its the shoe that really completes a look.

(Even when youre applying the wrong shoe theory.)

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Unlike wide-leg pants, skinny jeans really put your footwear on display.

So which shoes styles are fashion insiders wearing to keep their skinny jeans looking fresh and modern?

Lets break it down.

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The silhouette is having a comeback after years of wide-leg jeans and baggy pants.

Heres how to style them for 2025.

But to ensure your outfit doesnt look like a decade gone by, its all about the right shoes.

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These five styles give skinny pants a more modern approach.

Knee-high bootsand skinny jeans remain an absolute power duo that can deliver the perfect mix of chic and cool.

Theyre especially great for winter and early spring, as they can keep you warm in colder weather.

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On colder spring days,ballet flatscan also be cleverly combined with socks or sheer stockings.

Thigh-high boots that, as it so happens, go perfectly with tight pants.

In terms of color, almost anything goes, from classic black to earth tones.

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Its the perfect choice for everyday wear, whether youre headed to the office or a weekend brunch.

But in 2025 the preferred sneaker style has the cool retro vibes of racers like thePuma Speedcat.

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