I think the right kind of jeans–particularly the ones that flare out ever so slightly near the ankles–with the right kind sneaker–say a bright red pair of Keds, looks downright sexy on a girl.
Of course, not something you would wear to, say, Charlie Trotter’s, but for a more informal date it’s fine.
I’ll even go further on record to say that (predominantly) white sneakers are a no-no with jeans. That is to say, these are okay with the right blue jean (not vintage wash), while these, similarly identical, are not.
Strictly speaking… if you’re going to wear running shoes for anything but exercise, wear them like you’re going to exercise.
Otherwise, if you must wear sneakers with jeans… consider these styles.
As always… IMHO. 
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I’ll even go further on record to say that (predominantly) white sneakers are generally a no-no with jeans. That is to say, these are okay with the right colour blue jean, while these are not.
I always thought sneakers were th only type of footwear that should be worn with jeans. I’ve seen people wearing polished black business shoes with jeans before. It just looks stupid.
Good Lord, that’s nuts. Sneakers and jeans are a classic combo. It’s what I wear virtually every day. Even, predominantly white ones.
Jeans are a comfort clothing. So are tennis shoes.
I work in advertising (more or less), and unless it’s a new client, I’ll even wear jeans and sneakers in client meetings.
If it’s an important meeting, I’ll wear a button down. But still with the jeans and sneakers.
Of course, I have absolutely zero fashion sense.
How many shoes am I expected to own? (rhetorical question) I own sneakers for athletic and casual wear, boots for when it’s raining or snowing, and nice shoes for when I want to look nice (i.e., when I’m not wearing jeans). That’s it.
I have about five pairs of shoes that I ever wear at all. Nice sandals, crappy sandals, nice sneakers, crappy sneakers, and hiking boots. If it’s not okay to wear them with jeans… I don’t care.
Both pairs of sneakers are entirely white, too (or at least they were when I bought them.)
I’m female, 19, and couldn’t care less about fashion.
For the record, I do agree that jeans and sneakers on a date is usually a no-no. The last guy I dated liked to wear jeans with very nice sweaters and black (but not dressy) shoes, and I always thought that he looked great. I wore loafers or flats until we’d been going out for a couple of months, and even after then I don’t think he ever saw me in my walking shoes … just my Keds, and only if we were going to be staying in.
You know, I was about to make a comment along the lines of “you have footwear issues,” but then I realized that I have my own guidelines about which pair of sneakers I’ll wear with which jeans. They just don’t agree with yours. 
As mentioned earlier, 2 of my 3 pairs of sneakers are white. But the walking shoes only look “right” with my baggy, 30"-long jeans, while with the slimmer, 28"-long jeans I prefer to wear my Keds (with no socks, or just thin low-cut socks if I must).
But … but … those are both horrible!
You say that like it’s a bad thing.
They all say that at first. But they all come around. Eventually. 
Then I would agree that makes no sense at all. It’s kind of weird, actually.
Jeans and sneakers are ideal for a number of non-social activities; shopping, yard work, running errands of all sorts.
Jeans and sneakers on a date, though, is a no-no. I have known a lot of women who told me that a guy wearing sneakers on a date started with a strike against him.
I wear either sneakers or sandals whenever I’m wearing jeans, which is almost every day. And I’m also gay, which means I **know **there’s nothing wrong with this.
But sneakers don’t work when you’re ballroom dancing, especially if you’re female; you need something with a little less traction in order to spin properly.
But did he ask you that because of some fashion “sensibility” issue, or because sneakers would be hard to dance (and turn) in on a dance floor. If the latter, then that would make sense – most sneakers don’t have soles that are very conducive to moving well on a dance floor.
Should I be afraid … very afraid?
Agreed!
Does it count if you’re wearing them for the commute downtown and then you change into your dressy shoes once you get there? Because I’m not trapsing all over downtown Pittsburgh in a pair of pumps.
Seriously, what the hell is wrong with jeans and sneakers? They’re both casual-what else would you do? It looks far far worse to wear jeans with dressy shoes. Especially pumps. Eeeeeew. Boots, sandals, etc, fine. But jeans and pumps are so fucking 80s video maven!
Sneakers and jeans are like peanut butter and jelly.
No, I do the same thing - I’m not about to ruin my nice shoes traipsing all over Boston in the rain.
However, it would be odd if you showed up to work and left the sneakers on all day, assuming you don’t have some kind of foot problem requiring you to wear them.
But, Guin and piggy, only the people who work in your office with you see you in your nice shoes. Hundreds (or thousands) of people see you during your commute, wearing sneakers with a nice dress or pants! Don’t you owe it to them—and to yourself?—to look your best? Comfy, nice-looking walking shoes are easy to get. I figure the world is ugly enough, I consider it my duty to dress as nicely as I can every time I’m out in public.
Note, I do not walk to work in high heels; I wear nice-looking, comfortable leather flats. But never sneakers, not with a skirt!
See, and I kinda find it attractive to see that business-woman-on-the-go look with her sleek black dress pants, jacket, and a bright red pair of Pumas.
Don’t ask me why. I just find it really hot for some reason.
My mom feels the way you do, Eve. She will wear a comfortable, chic flat (she calls it a walking shoe but is quick to point out she doesn’t mean those hideous Easy Spirit walking shoes) and changes to her heels once she hits the office. She only needs to do this a few times a month, however, when she needs to get to the other site, it’s a nice day and she wants to walk instead of using the car service.
I take after her, sort of. When I lived downtown and walked to work, I’d just wear my heels. No switching for me at all. Earlier this year, I took up walking during the middle of day, however. I wore running shoes and, except for days when I had pants so long they would scrape the ground were it not for my heels and pencil skirts (they’re tough to take long strides in) I wore my office attire with sneakers. I felt bad, though, if that accounts for anything.
Nope! Considering how rude most of the people are on the commute, I’d really rather not bother at all