10 Best Designer Dress Shoes
Updated on: September 2023
Best Designer Dress Shoes in 2023
Men Genuine Leather Mens Metallic Textured Slip-on Glitter Loafers Shoes (8 D (M) Us, Black)
STACY ADAMS Men's Dickinson Cap Toe Oxford, Cognac, 10 M US
- CLASSIC STYLE: Cap-toe oxford featuring burnished brogue perforated trims and blind-eyelet lacing
- COMFORT: Fully cushioned memory foam insole for superior padded cushy comfort and shock absorption
- DURABILITY: Lightweight construction with extended durability with breathable linings
- QUALITY SOLE: Flexible contrasting outsole with stitch detailing on low stacked heel
- PERFECT FIT: Fit tip - If in between two sizes go for larger size
JITAI Men's Leather Shoes Pattern Printing Men's Dress Loafer Shoes Slip-on Casual Loafer Smoking Slipper (9 D (M) us, Brown)
- High Quality Leather Upper
- Anti-Slip Rubber Outsole
- Cushioned Removable Insole
- Easy Slip On
- Noble Fashion Design, suit for formal occasion and also daily casual walking, office wear.
Calvin Klein Men's Bram Oxford, Black Diamond Leather, 8.5 Medium US
- CALVIN KLEIN is a global lifestyle brand that exemplifies bold, progressive ideals and a seductive, and often minimal, aesthetic. We seek to thrill and inspire our audience while using provocative imagery and striking designs to ignite the senses.
- STYLE AND DESIGN: Classic and versatile, this dress shoe is made with textured nappa leather, a lace-up closure, contrast topstitching and a rounded square cap toe. Style with Calvin Klein suiting or embrace dress casual with a sleek denim pairing.
- COMFORT: Flexible oxford construction gives you the freedom to move comfortably. Lightly cushioned foam insole for comfort and shock absorption.
- PERFECT FIT: This style runs true to size.
Cole Haan Men's Grand Motion Woven Stitchlite Sneaker, Magnet/Ironstone Knit/British Tan/Ivory, 11.5 M US
- Rubber
- Imported
- Rubber sole
- Shaft measures approximately low-top from arch
- Proprietary stitchlite knit upper with crafted woven leather overlay details
- Lateral and medial leather overlay pieces that are integrated into the lacing system provides customized support, Eva midsole for comfort, cushioning and flexibility, Full rubber outsole with flex grooves for traction, durability and flexibility, lace-up, , ,
Ted Baker Ollivur Mens Brogue Shoes in Black - 11 US
STACY ADAMS Men's Tinsley-Wingtip Oxford, Tan/Brown, 11 M US
- CLASSIC STYLE: Wing-tip lace-up oxford with brogue perforated trims and blind-eyelet lacing
- COMFORT: Fully cushioned memory foam insole for superior padded cushy comfort and shock absorption
- QUALITY SOLE: Flexible sole with outsole stitch detailing and criss-cross etching for traction
- DURABILITY: Lightweight construction with extended durability with breathable linings
- PERFECT FIT: Fit tip - If in between two sizes go for larger size
Mezlan Men's Senator, Black, 9 M US
- Fit: True to Size
- Upper: Cordovan/Deerskin
- Features of this item include: Designer, Luxury
Mezlan Rimini - Mens Luxury Artisan Dress-Casual Sneaker - Rich European Hand-Burnished Calfskin - Handcrafted in Spain - Medium Width (9.5, Cognac)
- PEERLESS QUALITY: Made from Rich European Hand-Burnished Calfskin, for durability and comfort
- UNUSUALLY ELEGANT: Artisan Dress-Casual Sneaker Style, handsomely capped by a gorgeous Mezlan Rubber Sport Sole
- COMFORTABLE FIT: Stride confidently in comfort with the Injected Memory Foam Cushioned Insole
- HANDMADE IN SPAIN: Crafted by master shoemakers in Almansa, Spain – a small, authentic town exalted as the “shoe capital of Spain”
- CHOOSE BLACK OR COGNAC: Exhibit your exquisite artistic taste at the wedding, party, prom, or client meeting. Leave a lasting impression. Leave a legacy.
STACY ADAMS Men's Tazewell Tassel Slip-On Loafer, Navy, 11 M US
- Fashion style: make a statement with this slip on tassel loafer featuring microfiber material, suede tassel and available in Wide Widths
- Comfort: Fully cushioned memory foam insole for superior padded cushy comfort and shock absorption
- Durable: Lightweight durable construction Enhances wearability
- Quality SOLE: Flexible outsole for every day wear
- Perfect FIT: Fit tip - If in between two sizes go for larger size
Best Men's Shoes
Finding a good dress shoe can feel overwhelming with so many colors, styles and prices. This guide helps narrow it down to what you need to know.
Price
Expect to pay upwards of $300 for your first pair of real men's dress shoes. You may be able to score a pair for $200 on sale. Why pay extra? Craftsmanship. That doesn't mean you should just shell out money. You will be surprised to learn that major brand names like Calvin Klein don't necessarily make good shoes and what you are paying for is the label. The point is, if you wear dress shoes on a regular basis, you should pay more at the beginning because the shoes last longer and look better over time. Expensive shoes look better and feel better.
Color
Choosing the right color is simple. Once you get a good pair of black shoes, you can buy brown shoes to go with a brown suit or more casual khakis. Black shoes are for formal occasions. Brown shoes are for semi-formal and casual events. Black shoes go with nearly everything.
Styles
Oxford Dress shoes
- Round toes, laces, cap toes
Wing Tip
- More design elements in the leather of the shoes, holes, stitching and patterns at the cap.
- Tends to draw attention, which is good, but it also means you cannot wear it as often.
Boots
- Dress boots tend to be a little more rugged and offer more coverage, making them good for winter wear.
Loafers
- Slip-on shoes are casual and limited to business casual wear. This includes loafers with tassles, monk-straps, buckles, penny loafers and any variation of the buckle shoe or slip on.
Patent Leather
- These are shoes with an Oxford style with high gloss leather and meant to be work strictly with tuxedos.
Leather
Buy a leather shoe, and that means full grain leather. This does not mean plastic.
Laces vs. No Laces
Your first pair of shoes should be black, and they should have laces. Closed lace shoes hide the lacing inside the shoe whereas open lacing exposes the laces. Closed lacing is more formal. Open lacing is more versatile.
Shoe profile
Shoes should be light, hug your feet and not clunky. Heavy rubber soles are a sign of a cheaper shoe. Slimmer leather soles are the sign of a better made shoe. Shoes do not have to be thick to be comfortable. A high quality shoe will be more comfortable despite having thinner soles.
Brands
There are okay shoes and then there are great shoes. Allen Edmond, Alden, A. Testoni, Trickers, Cheaney, Loake, Crockett amp; Jones and Edward Green are all reputable shoe brands. Edward Green, for example, makes many of the Ralph Lauren Purple Label shoes as well. These shoes will cost you several hundred dollars.
Cole Haan, Kenneth Cole, and Bostonian? If you wear dress shoes only a few times a year, then it probably makes sense to buy these shoes. They are generally priced in the $50 to $100 price bracket. However, these shoes are not designed for regular wear and tend to give dress shoes the undeserved reputation for being uncomfortable.
Shopping
You can buy most of the recommended brands online but if you want to try them in person, you'll need to find an upscale shoe or department store like Nordstrom's.
