Good Shoes for Baggy Pants
Baggy pants are -- well, baggy -- making them comfortable to wear for almost any occasion. Baggy pants have come into vogue for everything from jeans for break dancing to leopard and zebra patterns with elastic waists for chef's pants. In every instance, wearing a special type of shoe with baggy pants sets them off as something stylish, rather than merely a pair of pajama bottoms. Knowing what kind of shoes to wear with baggy pants completes your outfit in style and keeps you safe from the fashion police. Does this Spark an idea?
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Cargo Pants and Running Shoes
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Cargo pants are akin to jeans but are made from a host of materials, including khaki, corduroy and twill. They can be worn in any color and often have an array of pockets in the back and on the legs. Running shoes are best worn with cargo pants to help keep the overall balance of the look from waist to feet.
Chef's Pants and Therapeutic Shoes
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Chef’s pants are generally made from lightweight materials such as cotton, or polyester and cotton combinations. They have elastic at the waist, a pocket on each hip and are worn loose to keep you cool. Chef's pants come in a myriad of colors and patterns, including stripes, animal prints, pastels, flowers for women, and random designs. The best shoes to wear with chef's pants are comfortable therapeutic shoes with thick, flexible soles and lots of support, so you can stand all day. The shoes should have a built-in arch support plus heel support if you need it. Running shoes are also good choices to wear with chef's pants as long as they offer good support.
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Break Dancing Pants and Running Shoes
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Pants for break dancing should be baggy but not too baggy, says the Breakdancing Ninja website. If they're too baggy, they get in the way when you dance and hide your movements. Pants should be functional but still loose enough to allow you to move easily. The best shoes to wear with baggy break dancing pants are running shoes. They should be broken in and flexible, providing a good grip on the floor and excellent support. Look for running shoes with a built-in arch support to protect your feet while you dance. The shoes should also be lightweight to allow you to move easily. Avoid wearing shoes with thin soles because they don't offer enough support.
Workout Pants and Trainers
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Baggy workout pants are similar to chef's pants except they have elastic at the ankle to keep them from flopping around when you're exercising. They generally come in lightweight cotton prints or some kind of cotton knit that stretches to allow for ease of movement. The best shoes to wear with workout pants are trainers, unless you're doing a specific workout, such as practicing wrestling. In that case, you should wear shoes made especially for your sport. Training shoes are made especially for the demands of extreme sports. They supply additional protection for your feet as well as added support. Trainers are especially recommended for weightlifting and bodybuilding sports.
Harem-style Pants and Platforms
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Women wearing baggy, harem-style pants have a choice of which kind of shoes to wear. If you're doing lots of walking, a low-heeled, comfortable shoe may be called your best choice; however, platform shoes with high heels are a stylish choice for evening or dressing up a look. Make sure your shoes provide good support if you're going to wear a platform shoe, to protect your feet and arches.
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