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Our preferred colour for these boots is the black as the balmoral cap toe really brings it home. However, they are also available in a brown leather for something that’s casual instead. Black wholecut shoes are particularly formal as they’re sleek with no ornamentation or details. Therefore, these are great for the upper-echelons of business wear. They’re also perfect for both cocktail and black tie attire to exude a particularly continental European style. If you’re looking for a particularly comfortable black dress shoe, you can do far worse than Wolf & Shepherd’s unique creations.
With a construction inspired by athletic shoes, their Oxfords are made using materials such as EVA, carbon fibre as well as memory foam. Johnston & Murphy has been the pillar of classic American style since 1850 – they have even custom made shoes for many U.S presidents, including Abraham Lincoln and JFK. Johnston & Murphy’s Melton Cap Toe is one of the best black dress black shoes on the market. This design is premium European leather and comes with an exclusive Optima multi-layered cushioning, providing ultimate comfort. When it comes to your own personal choice, you may have a preference for brown shoes instead.
Black Dress Shoes
If you’re after something a little more untraditional, then these black dress shoes are for you. Paul Smith designs everything, including dress shoes with colourful tonal stitching to elegant formal loafers, to provide you with something truly unique. Reiss launched in 1971 on a philosophy centred around producing design-led menswear collections, including their incredibly-made formal dress shoes. Reiss black dress shoes marry classic and contemporary aesthetics to create their highly unique range. Make sure you grab a pair of these kicks for your next black-tie event. Owned by Prada, Church’s is a to-go footwear brand serving the most iconic boots, loafers and dress shoes since 1873.
Founded in 1922, Allen Edmonds Shoe Corporation is a U.S. based manufacturer of premium men’s footwear and accessories. We have been creating timeless, custom-made men's dress shoes and casual shoes since 1922. Our shoes use only premium leathers and are handcrafted via a 212-step process.
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In this case, consider checking out our detailed guide to the best brown dress shoes for men. Whilst the black is perfect for formal wear, there’s also the possibility of wearing them in brown. Rather than a formal shoe, the hand-burnished brown leather makes for an excellent semi-casual monkstrap shoe. Although a classic Oxford shoe at first glance, the Fifth Avenue from Allen Edmonds features a subtle touch of broguing across the balmoral cap toe.
Whether you’re after derbies, oxfords or even monk straps, Tod’s supplies the best black dress shoes the footwear industry has ever seen. These lace-ups come with the most extricate and unique detailing, making them incredibly distinctive. Our patent leather oxfords are another great option if you’re looking for black tie shoes.
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However, even without these prerequisites, you may choose to wear black shoes of your own accord. Whilst it might be a question of personal style, they also exude a certain level of formality according to the shoe’s style. Ideal for all potentially formal occasions, these are perfect with both business suits and cocktail attire. They’re also ideal for black tie events thanks to their stream-lined and elegant last.
Also, these black dress shoes are currently on sale, so make sure you get in quick. Scarosso makes extraordinary designs for affordable prices, as they believe luxurious shoes should be accessible to every gentleman. These black dress shoes come in every style; no matter if you’re looking for a sleek chukka or an oxford tip, this range has it all. Synonymous with elegance and sophistication, black dress shoes are the ultimate way to lift your formal attire effortlessly.
If you’re looking to invest in some luxurious men’s black dress shoes that are also eco-conscious, then make sure you check out this collection. Founded in 2012, Ace Marks created the finest men’s shoes available for the most reasonable prices. These men’s Italian leather black dress shoes come in many different styles catering to every gentlemen’s taste. If you’re looking for something a little more quirky, Ace Mark also have two-toned coloured shoes, bound to make a statement from the moment you enter any room. Clarks has been around for almost two centuries, providing footwear highlighting innovation and superb craftsmanship. These shoes are treated with meticulous detail, as they provide soft cushioning and insoles for extra comfort.
Nevertheless, their iconic details mean that this plays a greater role in determining formality. For a more classic and understated Oxford shoe, we rate the Hyde Parks by Johnston & Murphy very highly. If you prefer a more affordable Oxford that doesn’t have Allen Edmond’s subtle broguing, these are an excellent choice and are made using a Goodyear welt.
