Best Shoes to Wear in Paris: What Women Are Actually Wearing Right Now
Packing for Paris? Here are the shoes Parisian women are actually wearing.
You probably already know that Paris is a walking city. After having spent five days there and walked several miles each day, we knew finding the best shoes to walking in Paris and passing on that knowledge to our readers was a must.
In this article, we want to 1) share with you what women actually wear in Paris and 2) provide you with our curated recommendations. When packing for a trip, many people plan outfits first and treat shoes as an afterthought. Here at Stylishly Grounded comes in we focus on shoes first, evaluating comfort, function, and wearability, so you can walk all day without sacrificing style.
What shoes were not worn as often: ballet flats. We expected to see mostly ballet flats, however, we likely saw about 5% of women wearing them. We also did not see high heels during the daytime.
What shoes were worn: Most people wore practical shoes.
Below, we’ve rounded up the exact shoes we saw repeatedly throughout the city. We organized them by category and selected them for long days of walking. If you’re planning a trip and are curious what women actually wore in Paris, keep reading.
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Sneakers: The Best Shoes to Walk Paris
Let’s start with the obvious. Sneakers are everywhere in Paris. Adidas, in particular, dominated: we saw Sambas, Gazelles, and Spezials in nearly every arrondissement. Most women paired them with jeans or wide-leg trousers. Scroll to checkout the stylestyle we captured in the photos below.
Classic Adidas Sambas Originals
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White Sneakers
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Loafers: Best Shoes for Walking in Paris
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Beyond sneakers, loafers were everywhere on Parisian women: an elevated swap that feels polished without heels. Neutral tones like white, cream, and black dominated, with the occasional pop of red.
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Mary Janes: Best Shoes for a Parisian Vibe
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The Stylishly Grounded Takeaway
Overall, women in Paris are stylish and at the same time, they choose practical, walkable shoes that still look polished.
That principle guides how we approach footwear at Stylishly Grounded which is exactly why we loved their style.
Refer back to this edit as a reference when packing for Paris or reevaluating your everyday shoes.
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Stylishly Grounded is dedicated to providing honest, well-researched recommendations for footwear that blends comfort and style. Our editorial choices are guided by our mission to help readers find high-quality, wearable shoes that truly fit their needs. We are committed to curating content that prioritizes thoughtful insight and practical value, ensuring every selection aligns with the preferences and lifestyles of our audience. Transparency and trust are at the core of everything we do, and any future collaborations will always be clearly disclosed.