Like personal style in clothes, your shoe game also speaks volumes about who you are. So whatever you wear, make it sleek and off the rack. How a shoe fits should never be the only determining factor when buying. Consider if it complements your style. How many outfits can you pull off with that particular shoe type? Versatility is the name of the game.

 

When you know what you want, you can quickly tell the difference between oxfords and less formal derby shoes, even though some retailers label all lace-up dress shoes as oxfords as a marketing strategy. It’s a derby if the lacing is open. If the lacing is closed, the shoe is an oxford.

 

There is nothing wrong with getting derby shoes, but if you want value for your money, the best shoes should be formal and have adequate legroom without slipping out as you walk.

Judgments behind nice dress shoes.

• They should be 100% genuine leather and rubber-soled for durability.
• waterproof
• Comfortable and cushioned.

Brown shoes are essential footwear for men. They can be paired with neutral-coloured suits and casual pants. The trick is to find the right brown pair which provides a richer look and stands true to the money invested. However, remember that a pricey shoe does not always guarantee quality.

 

YOU’RE TO GO TO BRANDS.

1.  Allen Elmonds.

Since its establishment in Port Washington, Wisconsin, in 1922, Allen Edmonds has been known as “An American Original.” The company employs a meticulous 212-step manufacturing process for all of its Goodyear welted shoes.

 

With a $395 price tag, the Park Avenue Cap-Toe Oxfords is one of its best sellers. It is made from premium calfskin leather that has been lined and has oak leather soles. As expected, all their products are top-notch quality and provide the wearer with a beautifully crafted shoe in various colors, from black and brown to oxblood and navy.

2.  Johnston & Murphy

Johnston & Murphy began as “The William J. Dudley Shoe Company” in Newark in 1850. It has proudly established itself as the presidential choice by making custom shoes for then-President Millard Fillmore. This “started a tradition of fitting every U.S. President, including Abe Lincoln’s size.

 

With affordable, high-quality shoes that will turn your office into your own executive branch, Johnston & Murphy continues to be accessible to the general public despite their presidential pedigree.

 

Given its high quality and consistently positive feedback from wearers, the Melton Cap Toe with leather lining and Goodyear welt construction leather soles is an exceptionally inexpensive option at less than $180.

 

Johnston & Murphy’s Hyde Park II, priced at $279, is elegant in its simplicity.

3.  Clarks

The beginning of a centuries-long foundation built on innovation that included the creation of the desert boot in 1950 (and you know we love desert boots) to modern comfort cushioning technology gives Clarks the oldest heritage on this list—dating back to 1825 when Cyrus and James Clark created history with their slipper made from leftover sheepskin.

The company operates internationally with a store in almost every mall.

4.  Cole Haan

With its “running shoe-inspired energy” and Grand.S technology to assure flexibility, breathability, lightweight, and cushioning, Cole Haan’s Garrett Grand Cap-Toe Oxford maintains consistency with the brand’s modern orientation.

 

Buyers should budget up to $200 for a pair of these shoes, which come in black and British brown.

 

The all-leather Williams Cap-Toe II Oxford retails for about $140 and can help you save money on Cole Haan oxfords. It is also offered in British brown and black.

5.  Florsheim

So we have Johnston&murphy making shoes for president, not to brag, but Florsheim can boast even louder as they were responsible for making a pair of shoes for the tallest man in history.

 

The Italian-made Curtis Cap Toe Oxford from Florsheim is priced at $225 and has genuine

calfskin uppers, linings, and stitched leather outsoles.

 

The Corbetta cap-toe oxford is available in most sizes in black, cognac brown, and a few other colors for less than $110 if you’re ready to give up an all-leather outsole.

 

Owning at least one pair of beautiful shoes makes sense whether you want to wear suits, jeans, or something in between.

 

Fashionable will be a classic pair of well-made brown oxfords from a reputable brand.