One of the hallmarks of a modern-day fashion person can be found on their feet in the form of ’90s-inspired shoes. You’re not imagining it—most 2026 shoe trends have roots in the 1990s, and that goes for flats, heels, and sneakers. Your outfit will simply look cooler if you pair it with a ’90s shoe trend, which seems like a pretty easy way to make it look cooler.

I could just talk about the ’90s shoe trends that are popular right now, but I opted to get a bit more specific, just for fun. Among those who really love ’90s shoe trends are European women, so I did a deep dive into which trends they’re pairing with jeans as of late. And chances are (especially since you clicked into this particular piece) you wear jeans more often than just about anything else, which I know is true for me. So there you have it: the ’90s shoe trends posh Europeans are wearing with jeans right now. Let’s get to it, shall we?