11 Nike Shoes Outfits for Men, Jordans Included

Nike makes so many kinds of shoes that it's hard to know what to wear with them. Air Max, Dunks and Jordans all have different shapes and colors. A pair that looks great with shorts can look wrong under dress pants.

These 11 Nike shoes outfits for men show real looks with real pairs, Jordans included. Each one lists the pieces, where it works, and one easy swap. The photos are close enough that you can see what the shoes sit next to.

1. Black Blazer, Ripped Black Jeans and High-Top Nikes

Dressing up a pair of loud sneakers is easier than it sounds. Here a black blazer and black ripped jeans give the shoes a dark frame, so the orange swoosh on the black high-tops becomes the one bright thing. The white tee under the blazer keeps it from feeling like office wear.

Wear it to: a night out, a gallery opening, dinner with friends.

Swap: grey jeans if all black feels heavy. The shoes still pop.

2. Yellow Tee, Grey Shorts and Colorful Air Max

When the shoes have red, teal, white and orange in them, pick one of those colors and repeat it. A yellow tee picks up the orange sole and the yellow stripes on the socks. Light grey shorts stay out of the way, so the sneakers do the talking.

Wear it to: a summer afternoon, a skate park, a city walk in the sun.

Swap: a plain white tee and black shorts if you want the sneakers to be even louder.

3. All Black With Black and White High-Top Nikes

All black is the safest base for a pair of black and white high-tops. The tee and trousers fade into the background, and the white panels on the shoes stand out. A thin gold chain and a watch are enough extras.

Wear it to: a late night out, a concert, a casual date.

Swap: cuff the trousers once so the high-top shows at the ankle.

4. Purple Tee, Black Shorts and White Court Sneakers

White sneakers with a navy swoosh are the easy way into Nike. They go with nearly anything, and here they sit next to a purple tee and black shorts. The navy on the shoe ties into the dark shorts, so nothing clashes.

Wear it to: the park, a casual weekend, a run to the shop.

Swap: a navy tee makes the same outfit calmer.

5. Pale Blue Sweatshirt, Blue Shorts and White Nike Sneakers

A soft palette works well with white sneakers. The light blue sweatshirt, light blue shorts and white shoes with a pale blue swoosh all sit in the same cool range. White crew socks, pulled up, finish it in a sporty way.

Wear it to: a cool summer evening, a bench by the water, a relaxed date.

Swap: light grey joggers instead of shorts when it gets cold.

6. Nike Cap, Graphic Tee and Air Max Sneakers

This is the full Nike sports look, done in a quiet way. The black cap and dark shorts keep it dark, and the graphic tee is half dark, half light. The light grey Air Max sneakers brighten the bottom of the outfit.

Wear it to: the gym, a basketball court, a day of errands.

Swap: grey shorts instead of black if you want it lighter.

7. Denim Shorts and a Colorful Nike Dunk Low

Dunk Lows come in some very busy colorways, and this pair has patches of red, green, brown and white. Plain denim shorts are the right partner. Let the shoes be the print and keep the rest simple.

Wear it to: a street market, a summer festival, a trip with friends.

Swap: white or black shorts if you don't own denim ones.

8. Graphic Joggers and Black, White and Mocha Jordan 1 Highs

Jordans are the pair most people mean when they ask about Nike shoes with outfits. Black and white Jordan 1 highs with a mocha swoosh sit best under loose joggers that bunch at the ankle. The shoes still show because the joggers are dark and the cuff bunches right above the high-tops. The print is a branded fast-food one, so keep the top plain.

Wear it to: a hangout, a ball game, a casual day out.

Swap: a plain black jogger works if the print feels too loud.

9. Straight Jeans With Mid-Top Jordans

Here the jeans do the work. A mid-wash straight leg sits right on top of the shoe without bunching, which shows off the colors at the ankle. The second pair, grey and white with blue laces, works the same way. This is a good pattern to copy: jeans, black tee, mid-top Jordans.

Wear it to: campus, a casual coffee, a day with friends.

Swap: roll the hems once if your jeans are long, so the shoe is visible.

10. Nike Colorblock Hoodie and Navy Pants

This one is a Nike set to match with your shoes, not a shoe outfit. A colorblock hoodie in white, red and navy is the strongest Nike piece here. Navy track pants keep the set clean. Match the shoes to the white panel of the hoodie, as in the white and red Air Max on top of the box stack, so it looks planned.

Wear it to: a sport day, the mall, a quick run to the store.

Swap: a plain navy hoodie if you don't want a visible logo.

11. Khaki Joggers and Grey Air Max Trainers

Khaki joggers cuffed at the ankle look cleaner than grey sweats. They pair well with the earthy grey of these Air Max trainers. This is a good pick if you want Nikes that feel calm and not loud.

Wear it to: a hike, a walk, a travel day.

Swap: add a plain white tee and a grey hoodie to match the shoes.

How to Style Nike Shoes So They Work

Pick the shoe by the shape, not the logo. Air Max has a thick air sole and looks sporty, so wear it with shorts, joggers or loose jeans. Dunks and Jordan 1s are slimmer leather sneakers that work with straight jeans and cuffed pants. A plain white Nike with a small swoosh is the most flexible pair you can own.

Let one thing be loud. If the shoes have four colors, keep the outfit to one or two. Match a tee, a sock or a cap to a color on the shoe and leave the rest neutral.

Mind the hem. High-tops sit best under joggers or pants cuffed once. Low sneakers look better with shorts or a straight jean that ends just above the shoe.

Shoe	Wears best with
Air Max	Shorts, joggers, graphic tees
Dunk Low	Denim shorts, straight jeans, plain tees
Jordan 1 High	Joggers, cuffed jeans, black on black
Jordan 1 Mid	Straight jeans, a black tee, a bomber
White Nike court sneaker	Almost everything, from chinos to shorts

Don't wear the whole Nike set unless the colors match. A Nike cap, hoodie and shoes can work, but only when they sit in the same color family. Otherwise it looks like a uniform.

Keep the shoes clean. A scuffed white sneaker ruins an otherwise good outfit. Wipe them after each wear and keep a soft brush by the door. For more on shoes that last, see our guide to school shoes for guys, and for a good denim base, our classy jeans outfits.

FAQ

What goes with Nike shoes for men? Joggers, shorts, straight jeans and plain tees are the easy base. Keep the colors simple and let the shoe be the focus.

How do you wear Jordans? High-tops go with joggers or jeans cuffed once. Mid-tops go with straight jeans. Black Jordan 1s work with almost every dark outfit.

Can you wear Nike shoes with jeans? Yes. Straight leg jeans in a mid or dark wash work best. Cuff them once so the sneaker shows.

Can you wear Nike sneakers with a blazer? You can. Wear a plain tee under the blazer and keep the pants dark. Black high-tops or white leather court sneakers are the best pairs for it.