How do you say "I like your shoes." in Japanese?

"I like your shoes." in Japanese is "その靴、いいですね。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘I like your shoes.’ in Japanese

Q: What does "その靴、いいですね。" mean in English?

"その靴、いいですね。" means "I like your shoes." in English. Usage tip: Using [その〜] points to something the other person has in a natural, conversational way: [その靴], [そのコート], [その眼鏡]. It often sounds more immediate than naming the item with no pointer.

その靴、いいですね。

sono kutsu ii desu ne

[soh-noh koo-tsoo ee-ee dess neh]

💬 Usage Tip: Using [その〜] points to something the other person has in a natural, conversational way: [その靴], [そのコート], [その眼鏡]. It often sounds more immediate than naming the item with no pointer.

🇯🇵 In Japan: [いいですね] is mild and easygoing, so this feels less intense than a bigger compliment word. That's useful with strangers, where a lighter tone often works better.

Phrase Breakdown

その

sono

[soh-noh]

that

Used for something near the listener, such as that pair of shoes.

Example

その靴、いいですね。

Those shoes are nice.

靴

kutsu

[koo-tsoo]

shoes

Refers to shoes; often used when complimenting fashion.

Example

その靴はとてもいいですね。

Those shoes are very nice.

いい

[ee-ee]

good; nice

A simple, natural compliment word meaning good or nice.

Example

その靴、いいですね。

Those shoes are nice.

です

desu

[dess]

is; am; are

The polite copula used in polite compliments.

Example

その靴はいいです。

Those shoes are nice.

ね

[neh]

isn't it?; right?

Adds a soft, agreeable tone to the sentence.

Example

その靴、いいですね。

Those shoes are nice, aren't they.

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