For this article, I think in particular of pants with hemlines that fall between the mid-calf and knee, as opposed to less versatile ankle-length or “capri” style pants.

Here are a couple of shoe styles that work on cropped pants - and also a few to avoid :

Flip-Flops or Thongs Shoes or Sandals : These are big shoes for a breezy and summery look. And the good news is, flats will work well, but with cropped pants, can also be a bit of a heel. Be sure to look for a sandal that is balanced - if there was a broad bands, must have a substantial heel, while a lean sandal with a kitten, etc.

Peep Toes and Heeled Pump : If you have a bit of polish and class to cropped pants, consider contributing them with a beautiful dress shoe as a pointy-toe pump or spy-toes with a mid-high heel classic. This is an ultra-feminine, and very stylish look, but avoid heels that his ultra-high or oily, because they would detract from the outfit.

Wedge Sandals: Cropped pants and wedge style sandals  is a natural and attractive combination, be sure the top of the shoe show as much skin as possible. Make sure that the shoes are not too complicated, so that they do not  look “heavy” for the outfit.

Skimmers and Ballet Flats: For a long time, the style of choice with both capris, ballet flats work good about half the time. Avoid using them if you feel that your legs are too heavy or short, or if the cropped pants style  are very wide and long.

Tall Boots: High boots, and boots that fall below the knee are ideal for cropped pants with wider cut, as gauchos. Whether they in flat or heeled style, the look is perfect for the autumn, and work well with tights or bare legs.

Kitten Heels: For cropped pants, kitten heels look much better than flats for shorter women, and they make a bit of polish to the outfit. Strappy sandals, pumps and slides with kitten heels will all work good, but stick with simpler one, so as not to overstelpen the rest of the outfit.

Additional Tips
Avoid shoes that looks “Heavy”- Shoes covering the whole top of your foot, or have a look bulky or fatty heel can break in the appearance of the outfit.

See the Color - Suppose you see a profile of yourself in the outfit that you are planning. Now think what if you squinted, you could just see colors and shapes. You want your apperance to have a natural flow instead of looking shaky and if you made blocks of different colors. For the reason, shoes contrast with the color of your cropped pants are usually not a good choice. They will collapse of the gaze, that block appearance. Closely matches your shoes to your hosiery, pants or legs’ skin tone you will get a good flow on the outfit.

Keep Simple, honey - The part of the leg that is left by cropped pants force shoes with a simpler design. Heavy prints, color blocks or shoes that otherwise too busy to ruin cropped pants, as they met at the summit with legs instead of fabric - again, with a broken-up of blockish look, instead of a natural stream.

Footwear to avoid to use  with Cropped Pants :
Except it is part of a number of fashion experiment, the following footwear does not work well with cropped pants : Cross-Trainers, Shoes in contrast colors with your pants, Shoes that looks heavy or with busy prints, Grof Shoes, Oxfords, Ankle Boots (unless you have thin calves or the cropped pants is very long), Socks, Wooden Shoes.