Wear Your Granny Shorts With These Six Shoe Styles This Summer

The very chic Cat Burns is a fan, too – granny shorts work perfectly with her signature preppy-cool aesthetic – and I’ve lost count of the number of fashion editors and influencers who rely on the silhouette for hot days in the city.

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 03: Cat Burns attends the Peugeot Attitude Pride Awards Europe 2026 at the The Chancery Rosewood on July 03, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Simon Ackerman/WireImage)Simon Ackerman

While they often give a relaxed vibe, these long, baggy shorts can be a little intimidating to the new wearer. But trust me, anyone can wear them if you know how. The key? Your shoes.

Like all trousers, shorts and jorts, your shoe choice will make or break the granny short – so if you’ve ever found yourself feeling like they just don’t look flattering on you, this is probably why.

Ahead are the six best shoe styles to wear with granny shorts, with inspiration from the street style set. There’s something for everyone, promise.

Granny shorts and strappy sandals

BERLIN, GERMANY – JULY 3: A guest is seen wearing a lavender oversized double breasted blazer; a black graphic top; a lavender midi skirt; lavender leather mule sandals with kitten heels; a medium sized grey snake print shoulder bag; a pink beaded necklace; a silver smartphone held in hand; during Street Style during the Berlin Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 at Nowrubi Show on July 3, 2026 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Moritz Scholz/Getty Images)Moritz Scholz/Getty Images