What Shoes to Wear With Chinos: Styles and Colours for Men

Oct 13, 20263 min read

By Oswin Hyde · Last updated 14 October 2026

The short answer: the best shoes to wear with chinos are loafers, suede shoes, brogues, Derbies, Chelsea boots and clean leather trainers. Brown and tan leather go with almost every chino colour; navy chinos also suit tan and burgundy, and beige or stone chinos look best with brown, tan or navy suede. Keep the trousers slim with little or no break so the shoes show, and match your belt to your shoes.

Which shoes go with chinos?

Shoe	Look	Try
Loafers	Smart-casual and summer; wear with no-show socks or fine socks	Wyatt Brown, Samuel Tan, Issac Tan
Suede shoes and loafers	Relaxed and warm-weather; great with stone and navy chinos	Elise Sand, Reginald Navy, Wyatt Brown Suede
Brogues	Classic British style, office to weekend	Oakley Tan, George Tan, Miller Tan Suede
Derby shoes	Smart but relaxed; good with a blazer	Edison Tan, Keyon Brown
Monk straps	Smart with personality	Kayden Tan, Theodore Brown Suede
Chelsea boots	Autumn and winter; sleek with slim chinos	Jack Brown, Darwin Black Suede
Leather trainers	Weekend and casual Fridays	Harper White, Stan Cognac

Shop all men's smart casual shoes.

Shoe colour by chino colour

Chino colour	Best shoe colours	Also works
Navy	Tan, brown, cognac	Burgundy, sand suede, white trainers
Beige or stone	Brown, dark brown, tan	Navy suede, burgundy
Olive or khaki	Brown, tan	Dark brown suede, white trainers
Grey	Black, burgundy, dark brown	Navy suede, white trainers
Black	Black	Dark brown or burgundy for a softer look
White or cream	Tan, brown, navy suede	Loafers in summer

For more on colour, see our black, brown or tan shoes guide.

Smart casual: chinos with a blazer

For the office or a smart dinner, wear chinos with a blazer and leather shoes: brown brogues, a Derby or loafers. Avoid trainers if the dress code is "smart". Navy chinos with a grey or brown blazer and tan brogues is a reliable formula. See our business casual shoes guide.

Weekend: chinos with trainers or loafers

For weekends, white leather trainers or loafers with no-show socks look clean with rolled or cropped chinos. In autumn and winter, Chelsea boots and chukka boots work well with slim chinos and a knit. See our smart trainers guide and white leather trainers guide.

Fit, socks and belts

Length: chinos should sit on the top of the shoe with little or no break, or be cropped just above the ankle with loafers and trainers.
Socks: no-show socks with loafers and trainers in summer; otherwise socks that match the trousers or pick up a colour from your top. See our socks.
Belt: match the belt to your shoes. See how to match your belt and shoes.

Do the shoes you wear with jeans work with chinos?

Most shoes that work with dark jeans also work with chinos: Chelsea boots, brogues, Derbies and leather trainers. Chinos are a little smarter than jeans, so polished leather and suede tend to look better than chunky casual soles.

Frequently asked questions

What shoes go with chinos?

Loafers, suede shoes, brogues, Derbies, monk straps, Chelsea boots and clean leather trainers. Brown and tan leather go with almost every chino colour.

What colour shoes go with navy chinos?

Tan, brown and cognac are the classic choices. Burgundy, sand suede and white leather trainers also work.

What colour shoes go with beige chinos?

Brown, dark brown or tan leather, or navy suede for a softer contrast.

Can you wear black shoes with chinos?

Yes, with grey or black chinos. With beige, navy or olive chinos, brown or tan usually looks better.

Can you wear trainers with chinos?

Yes, for smart-casual and weekend outfits. Choose clean, minimal leather trainers and keep the chinos slim or cropped.

Should you wear socks with loafers and chinos?

In summer, no-show socks give a clean look. Otherwise wear fine socks that match your trousers.

Shop the pieces in this guide: smart casual shoes · loafers · suede shoes · brogues · Derby shoes · Chelsea boots · leather trainers

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