Not Crocs—Fashionable Individuals in Their 30s and 60s Are Sporting This Chic Shoe Trend with Jeans.
It's almost that time of year when wearing jeans can feel monotonous, and denim outfit inspirations become sparse. No need to fret—there's a new way to style your favorite jeans that focuses on footwear, particularly eel-leather flats. This unique animal print offers a smooth feel, a natural striped design, and a glossy finish. The greatest advantage is that the pattern is both timeless and versatile, making it suitable for anyone at any time of the year. Celebrities such as Demi Moore and Harry Styles have embraced this trend, pairing their jeans with eel-leather flats. Despite their 31-year age difference and varying fashion preferences, both have demonstrated that eel-leather loafers can elevate basic jeans to appear fresh and sophisticated in 2026. For instance, Moore was seen in L.A. wearing frayed-hem jeans, a beige knit cardigan, a Gucci bag, and eel-leather loafers. In contrast, Styles was spotted in Rome donning a beige car coat, straight-leg jeans, The Row's eel-leather Soft Loafers, and a beanie.
(Image credit: Backgrid) On Demi Moore: Gucci Borsetto Bag ($2600) While croc and snakeskin flats are stylish and work well with jeans, the eel-print flats stand out because they are still a rare find for many. If you feel inspired to incorporate luxurious eel-leather shoes into your wardrobe, keep scrolling. Below, we're showcasing the best flats along with new straight-leg jeans to pair them with.
(Image credit: Getty Images) Shop the Best Eel-Leather Flats and Jeans
J.Crew
Western Straight Jean
J.Crew's latest jeans are worth a closer look.
Tony Bianco
Gatsby Black Anguille
I've heard these are quite comfortable.
AGOLDE
Low-Rise Slim-Leg Jeans
Your friends will be convinced these came from a vintage shop.
Reformation
Zealand Flat Mule
Whether you're hurrying to work or the market, these are perfect with jeans and a sweater.
Gap
High Rise '90s Slim Straight Jeans
Saint Laurent
Le Loafer Supple in Eel
Citizens of Humanity
Zurie Jeans
These are a favorite among Who What Wear editors.
Loro Piana
Glossy Eel Leather Ballerina Flats
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Not Crocs—Fashionable Individuals in Their 30s and 60s Are Sporting This Chic Shoe Trend with Jeans.
Seen in Los Angeles and Rome.
