Dress Shoes Every Man Should Own

Dress shoes are arguably the most important investment a man can make in his closet.

To upgrade your shoe game get a pair of the dress shoes listed below

Oxfords

Balmoral Oxfords are the first pair of Shoes that you want to own. Most times, black oxfords are usually the first pair to be bought.

These will work great when wearing a suit and that’s what you want from your first pair of dress shoes.

You can wear them to a wedding or to the office. It’s got an elegant look with a closed lacing system, I recommend the whole cut or cap toe.

Bluchers

They look similar to oxfords, but the big difference here is going be an open lacing system, that’s the key differentiator.

These are going to be your more casual men's dress shoes however you can still pull it off with a suit, but they look better with dark wash jeans. You can always dress them up with a pair of flannel trousers or regular classic trousers.

They are versatile and I think they should be the second pair of shoes in a man’s wardrobe.

Slip-Ons

Slip-ons are typically low, lace-less shoes. The style which is most commonly seen are Loafers, Monk Straps, Moccasins etc.

They’re casual and comfortable. When you are traveling, they're very easy to take on and off.

You can wear them with jeans and it’s going to look great. If it’s in a very dark colour, such as black, you can even pull it off when wearing a suit casually.

You can always go for a suede finish on your shoes, it's going to give a more casual feel and bring a bit of personality. Learn how to wear black suede shoes here.

Dress Boots

A good dress boot is a Chukka. It comes out of England. It started as a wartime desert boot, it has since changed quite a bit and adapted into a style staple.

It does have an open lacing system which makes it much more casual.

I think they look best with a pair of gray trousers with the odd jacket – they definitely look great with jeans.