The dress shoes chosen by a gentleman sometimes reflect his taste. Well-worn shoes can ruin the best suit. Conversely, a high-quality pair of dress shoes can make the ripped jeans a classy twist. It can be seen that the quality and style of shoes are very important. The categories of men’s dress shoes are generally divided into four categories: Oxford shoes, Derby shoes, Monk shoes, and loafers.
Oxford shoes (OXFORD)
Originated in Scotland and Ireland, the entire shoe body is made of a single piece of leather. The shoe collar is closed at the lace and the shoe body is not adjustable. The body of Oxford shoes is extremely simple. So it can match any outfit.
For everyday wear, leather and suede come in a variety of colors, from brown to blue to deep red to green. For business attire, dark brown, cordovan, English tan and black leather are your safest bets. Keep the look classic with a pair of dark socks. If you're pairing oxfords with a tuxedo or other formal attire, black patent leather is your best choice.
Derby shoes (DERBY)
The comfort of Derby shoes is relatively high. The wing part and the tongue are not connected. The lacing of the shoe opening is designed to adjust the tightness of the shoe body. It is a shoe suitable for both leisure and business occasions. But it is normally more casual, so it may not be suitable to wear with a formal suit.
Nowadays, many Derby shoes use thinner non-slip rubber soles. Although they look bulky, they are actually very light and suitable for many business people. Derby shoes are more common in some schools that require leather shoes to wear in school.
Loafers (LOAFER)
Loafers originated from soft shoes that Indians wear easily before. And later they became the indoor shoes for British royal family. They are loved for comfort and slip-on easy-on-off design.
Loafers, a pair of casual and formal shoes that are well integrated, can be worn with jeans for daily outings, or elegantly worn with dresses. Because they are more versatile and easy to put on and take off. They are normally very popular in casual occasions. If you want to attend very formal occasions, loafers are not recommended.
Monk shoes (MONK)
Monk shoes were popular in Rome before the 11th century. At that time, monks wore this kind of shoes. People regarded monks as trend indicators. So Monk shoes quickly became popular. Monk shoes have no laces and are divided into four shapes: single buckle, double buckle, triple buckle and cross buckle. The shoe shape is slender and beautiful, fashionable and aura.
Monk shoes are now considered as a very versatile shoe that can be paired with cuffed jeans or the most dapper of suits. Monk straps attract attention and can sometimes be the focal point of an ensemble. Monk lace-up shoes are usually made of leather or suede, sometimes with decorative brogue trim.
Among men’s dress shoes, boots have also been popular. Dress Boots, Chelsea Boots, the Chukka Boot, etc. are also included in the choice of many men’s formal shoes.
Posted on May 18, 2023