Not Crocs—Fashion Enthusiasts in Their 30s and 60s Are Pairing This Stylish Shoe Trend with Jeans

      It's almost that time of year when wearing jeans can feel monotonous, and ideas for denim outfits seem scarce. Don’t fret—there's a new way to style your favorite jeans, and it centers on footwear, particularly eel-leather flats. This unique animal print boasts a sleek texture, a natural striped design, and a glossy finish. The great thing is that the pattern is both timeless and ageless, allowing anyone to wear it any time of year. Celebrities like Demi Moore and Harry Styles have embraced this style, teaming their jeans with eel-leather flats. Despite their 31-year age difference and differing fashion preferences, they demonstrate that eel-leather loafers can transform basic jeans into a chic and fresh look for 2026. For instance, Moore was seen in L.A. sporting frayed-hem jeans, a beige knit cardigan, a Gucci bag, and eel-leather loafers. Meanwhile, Styles was spotted in Rome, wearing a beige car coat, straight-leg jeans, The Row's eel-leather Soft Loafers, and a beanie.

      While croc and snakeskin flats are stylish and pair nicely with jeans, eel-print flats stand out because not everyone has a pair—yet. If you’re motivated to incorporate luxurious-looking eel-leather shoes into your wardrobe, keep reading. Below, we share the top flats along with trendy straight-leg jeans to pair with them.

      Shop the Finest Eel-Leather Flats and Jeans

      AGOLDE

      '90s Pinch Waist Long High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans

      Agolde's pinch-waist jeans deserve your attention.

      YSL

      Le Loafer Supple in Eel

      Saint Laurent consistently delivers quality.

      Your friends will assume you purchased these from a high-end store.

      I've heard these are extremely comfortable.

      COS

      Chord Straight-Leg Jeans

      Ecru denim truly shines in the summer.

      Reformation

      Zealand Flat Mule

      Whether you're hurrying to the office or shopping, these mules are the perfect go-to.

      Khaite

      Danielle High-Rise Straight Jeans

      These are favorites among Who What Wear editors, influencers, and fashion enthusiasts.

      LORO PIANA

      Rebecca Eel Ballet Flats

      This color is absolutely gorgeous.

      ZARA

      Zw Collection Cigarette Mid-Waist Jeans

      Black jeans are an essential staple for any year-round wardrobe.

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