Women rarely get to enjoy the luxury of clothing with pockets.

Pockets date back nearly 500 years, before women regularly wore pants and trousers.

is because real, deep pockets on women’s clothing are few and far between.

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Comfy athletic shoes

One of our favorite tried and true pairings are cargo pants and athletic shoes.

A shoe with plenty of support is always ideal, especially worn with flowing cargo pants.

Wavy mules

Cargo pants aren’t just for casual looks.

Woman wearing cargo pants and nike shoes

With the right pair of shoes, the cargo pant style can transform the garment into office-ready workwear.

As a compromise, we love adding a lightweight, open-toed sandal to the outfit.

This style ensures you will stay nice and cool while rocking your favorite Y2K era style.

Woman wearing cargo pants and mules

Pairing a chunky shoe like New Balances with cargo pants is perfect for the ultimate sporty aesthetic.

Cute and casual are not mutually exclusive, and this stylish pairing proves it.

Platform boots

If you’re looking to channel your inner G.I.

Woman wearing cargo pants and sandals

Jane, combat boots are a great shoe choice to pair with your cargo pants.

This look is effortlessly chic, and has plenty of potential for accessories and personal styling.

The finished product totally elevates the traditional cargo pants style, and lets her adorable heels take center stage.

Woman wearing cargo pants and heels

Woman wearing cargo pants and clogs

Woman wears cargo pants and converse

Woman wearing cargo pants and doc martens

Woman wearing cargo pants and slides