Six Essential Types of Shoes Every Man Should Own

Famously characterized by their closed lacing, these are your go to pair for work and everything formal. Just throw on a sharp suit, pair with oxfords and you have yourself a sleek look for that wedding, christening, office meeting or (heartbreakingly) funeral. Make sure you get yourself a high-quality pair though, however expensive it might be, because the cheaper it is, the more likely it is that you will have a pair that looks a millennium old too soon. You don’t want that.

These have to be the most functional shoes on the planet. Obviously made for running or the gym, these trainers can as well come in handy when you need to run errands. So still running, I guess? The comfort and lightness make them ideal for these purposes.

It is also possible to repurpose and go for bright colors to create statement street looks. Again, functionality. Minimally branded athletic trainers make this look even easier to pull.

You know that pair of shoes that effortlessly gives your outfit a clean and classy finish? Yeah, these are exactly that. They look great with a lot of both casual and dressy outfits. The safe option with minimalist trainers is to go with solid colors, especially white, grey or black.

Also, to avoid scuffed and tatty-looking shoes, you will need an efficient shoe care routine, including not using them as running or gym training shoes.

Your choice of how your dress boots look will depend on your lifestyle as well as personal preference.

The best thing about these boots is that they are so versatile that they go with literally everything; from jeans to suits to khakis.

To achieve an edgy and casual aesthetic, cuffing your pants works wonders. For a more conservative look, pulling your trousers over your boots is where the magic lives.

Wingtips give dress boots a run for their money when it comes to versatility. Who doesn’t like a pair of shoes they can come out of the office with and go for happy hour in, without feeling or looking out of place?

Let me paint a clearer picture; a pair of nice shorts with wingtips gets you to the chicken wings brunch with your squad, pairing wingtips with chinos gets you to that wedding, and with a suit you are more than ready to conquer the office.

They are, of course, very stylish as well. The precise perforations on the surface make them, and you, stand out.

Hot days have you dreading wearing any shoes at all? But you have to go get things done. So what are the options? Well, your best bet is moccasins.

Almost a middle ground between dress shoes and sneakers, moccasins are comfortable, light and hug your feet nicely (please make sure they do because if it’s ill-fitting it’s definitely not for your amazing self, you deserve the best!). And…they can be worn with no socks so it’s easy to avoid feeling stuffy in the feet. However, if you do decide to wear socks, please stick to no-show socks. Strictly.

A pair will suit a wide range of your outfit palettes and will work perfectly for both casual and formal looks. Couldn’t be more fitting, right?