Not Crocs—Stylish Individuals in Their 30s and 60s Are Pairing This Chic Shoe Trend with Jeans.
It's almost that season when wearing jeans can become monotonous and outfit ideas start to dwindle. But there’s a new way to refresh your style with your favorite jeans, focusing on the shoes—specifically, eel-leather flats. This unique animal print boasts a soft texture, a natural striped design, and a glossy finish. The great thing is that this pattern is both classic and versatile, making it suitable for anyone at any time of the year. Celebrities like Demi Moore and Harry Styles have embraced this trend, mixing jeans with eel-leather flats. Despite their 31-year age difference and varying fashion senses, both have shown how eel-leather loafers can breathe new life into basic jeans, adding an elegant touch in 2026. For instance, Moore was recently seen in Los Angeles wearing frayed-hem jeans, a beige knit cardigan, a Gucci bag, and eel-leather loafers. Similarly, 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 pair well with jeans, eel-print flats stand out because they are a less common choice—at least for now. If you'll like to incorporate some luxurious-looking eel-leather shoes into your collection, keep scrolling. Below, we’ve curated the best flats along with some fresh 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 definitely worth your attention.
Tony Bianco Gatsby Black Anguille I've heard these are incredibly comfortable.
AGOLDE Low-Rise Slim-Leg Jeans Your friends will think you snagged these from a vintage shop.
Reformation Zealand Flat Mule Perfect for a quick run to work or the store, just pair these 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 have garnered praise from Who What Wear editors.
Loro Piana Glossy Eel Leather Ballerina Flats
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