{"id":57861,"date":"2026-01-25T19:12:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T08:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/?p=57861"},"modified":"2026-01-25T19:13:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T08:13:29","slug":"mens-dress-shoe-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/style\/mens-dress-shoe-guide","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide To Men&#8217;s Dress Shoe Styles And Types"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What you wear on your feet can make or break your look, blah blah blah. You\u2019ve heard it all before and you probably don\u2019t want to hear it again, so we\u2019ll fast-forward to the important part \u2013 a men\u2019s dress shoes guide.<\/p><p>Dress shoes are not created equal. They cannot all be worn anywhere, with anything. Which means that, if you think you can drop serious cash on just one pair that will be a multi-purpose purchase, you\u2019ve got an unwelcome surprise coming.<\/p><p>Depending on the occasion and the wardrobe you\u2019re wearing them with, some dress shoes are more suitable than others. Read on to learn about common kinds, what to look for in men\u2019s dress shoes, and how to select the right one for your next upscale affair, where sandals simply won\u2019t cut it.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>In This Story\u2026<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-men-s-dress-shoe-types\" data-level=\"2\">Men\u2019s Dress Shoe Types<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-oxfords\" data-level=\"2\">Oxfords<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-brogues-or-wingtips\" data-level=\"2\">Brogues Or Wingtips<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-derby-shoes\" data-level=\"2\">Derby Shoes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-loafers\" data-level=\"2\">Loafers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-monk-straps\" data-level=\"2\">Monk Straps<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-dress-boots\" data-level=\"2\">Dress Boots<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-dress-shoe-leather-types\" data-level=\"2\">Dress Shoe Leather Types<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-to-spot-quality\" data-level=\"2\">How To Spot Quality<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-men-s-dress-shoe-brands-to-know\" data-level=\"2\">Men\u2019s Dress Shoe Brands To Know<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-john-lobb-high-end\" data-level=\"2\">John Lobb (High End)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-carmina\" data-level=\"2\">Carmina<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-grenson-more-affordable\" data-level=\"2\">Grenson (More Affordable)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>    <div class=\"content-subscribe\">\n        <div class=\"subscribe-box\">\n            <p class=\"subscribe-title\">Curated news for men, <br\/>delivered to your inbox.<\/p>\n            <form class=\"subscribe-form\" method=\"POST\">\n                <div class=\"subscribe-input\">\n                    <label class=\"screen-reader-text\" for=\"subscribe-email\">Email:<\/label>\n                    <input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" id=\"subscribe-email\" placeholder=\"Enter your email\" required class=\"form-control\" autocomplete=\"on\" \/>\n                    <button type=\"submit\" class=\"button button-primary subscribe-button\">Sign Up<\/button>\n                    <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"source\" value=\"article\" \/>\n                    <input type=\"hidden\" id=\"_wpnonce\" name=\"_wpnonce\" value=\"e2df992756\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57861\" \/>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"form-result\"><\/div>\n            <\/form>\n            <p class=\"subscribe-copy\">Join the DMARGE newsletter \u2014 Be the first to receive the latest news and exclusive stories on style, travel, luxury, cars, and watches. Straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-men-s-dress-shoe-types\">Men\u2019s Dress Shoe Types<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/shoe-types.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-213412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/shoe-types.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/shoe-types-920x556.jpg 920w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/shoe-types-400x242.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/shoe-types-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/shoe-types-640x387.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/shoe-types-255x154.jpg 255w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/shoe-types-180x109.jpg 180w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/shoe-types-480x290.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (min-width: 769px) 800px, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><p>An educated and sartorially-inclined gentleman like yourself is well aware that he has many different types of dress shoes to choose from, but these are six of the most popular styles to suit up or go smart casual with.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-31082575\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_453257104 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_453257104 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-31082575\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_453257104.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-31082575\");});};adsQueue.push(load_453257104);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-oxfords\">Oxfords<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/oxfords-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-213404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/oxfords-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/oxfords-1-920x556.jpg 920w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/oxfords-1-400x242.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/oxfords-1-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/oxfords-1-640x387.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/oxfords-1-255x154.jpg 255w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/oxfords-1-180x109.jpg 180w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/oxfords-1-480x290.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (min-width: 769px) 800px, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><p>Oxfords take the top spot at the most formal end of the dress shoes spectrum. Also known as Balmorals, Oxfords are (typically) leather shoes with a low instep and a thin, non-rubber sole. Their most distinguishing characteristic is closed lacing, which is what makes them your most elegant option. Cap-toes are a common embellishment for Oxfords, but keep in mind that the sleeker the shoe, the more formal it is.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1885498082\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_2056149383 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_2056149383 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1885498082\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_2056149383.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1885498082\");});};adsQueue.push(load_2056149383);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p><strong>READ NOW:<\/strong> Best Oxford Shoes For Men<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-brogues-or-wingtips\">Brogues Or Wingtips<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/brogues.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-213402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/brogues.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/brogues-920x556.jpg 920w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/brogues-400x242.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/brogues-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/brogues-640x387.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/brogues-255x154.jpg 255w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/brogues-180x109.jpg 180w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/brogues-480x290.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (min-width: 769px) 800px, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><p>Take a leather dress shoe, add decorative stitches, perforations and serration across the top, and you\u2019ve got brogues. Brogues are most commonly found in one of four closure styles (Oxford, Derby, ghillie, and monk) and four toe cap styles (full or wingtip, semi-, quarter and longwing). Some might call it confusing; we prefer to think of it as versatile. If you\u2019re abiding by tradition, the more broguing a shoe has, the less dressy it is.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-derby-shoes\">Derby Shoes<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/derbys.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-213405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/derbys.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/derbys-920x556.jpg 920w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/derbys-400x242.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/derbys-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/derbys-640x387.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/derbys-255x154.jpg 255w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/derbys-180x109.jpg 180w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/derbys-480x290.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (min-width: 769px) 800px, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><p>The Derby is very similar to the Oxford, with one key difference: the lacing is sewn outside of the shoe. This method creates visible flaps, which are less formal than an Oxford\u2019s closed lacing. Derby shoes (sometimes called Bl\u00fcchers) can come in a variety of colours and materials, and a range of styles (brogue and non-brogue, wing-tipped, cap-toed, etc.). They\u2019re less appropriate for wearing with your most refined tailoring, but perfect for smart-casual attire.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-loafers\">Loafers<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/loafers-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-213406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/loafers-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/loafers-1-920x556.jpg 920w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/loafers-1-400x242.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/loafers-1-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/loafers-1-640x387.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/loafers-1-255x154.jpg 255w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/loafers-1-180x109.jpg 180w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/loafers-1-480x290.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (min-width: 769px) 800px, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><p>Loafers can be either dressy or sporty, but all have one distinctive feature: a lack of laces or buckles. The classic loafer is a slip-on shoe, often with moc-toe construction, with a wide, fairly flat heel. Decorations can include tassels, metal \u201csnaffles,\u201d or the leather strap of penny loafers. As per usual, the sleeker and simpler designs are the most formal, as are darker colours. Make sure you wear socks with your loafers unless the occasion is very casual.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-monk-straps\">Monk Straps<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/monk-straps.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-213407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/monk-straps.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/monk-straps-920x556.jpg 920w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/monk-straps-400x242.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/monk-straps-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/monk-straps-640x387.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/monk-straps-255x154.jpg 255w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/monk-straps-180x109.jpg 180w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/monk-straps-480x290.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (min-width: 769px) 800px, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><p>Anything named after a religious ascetic doesn\u2019t sound like much fun, but monks buck the trend. Like a loafer, monk strap shoes don\u2019t have laces. Unlike a loafer, monk strap shoes aren\u2019t just slip-ons \u2013 instead, they\u2019re closed via a leather strap and metal buckle on the upper portion of the shoe. One, two, and even three-strapped versions are available. Monks are ideal for the man who wants to draw attention to his unique tastes.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dress-boots\">Dress Boots<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/dress-boots.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-213408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/dress-boots.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/dress-boots-920x556.jpg 920w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/dress-boots-400x242.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/dress-boots-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/dress-boots-640x387.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/dress-boots-255x154.jpg 255w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/dress-boots-180x109.jpg 180w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/dress-boots-480x290.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (min-width: 769px) 800px, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><p>Put the hefty combat boots down. We love them too, but they\u2019re not appropriate for a formal occasion. Opt for dress boots instead, which are slim, sleek and snug, often with a slight heel. Dress boots are typically ankle-length and come in many styles (the usual brogue, wingtip, cap-toe, etc.). The conventional rules apply: more details are less formal, fewer details are more formal. Wear them with dark denim, dress trousers or a casual suit.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dress-shoe-leather-types\"><strong>Dress Shoe Leather Types<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/under-shoe.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-213411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/under-shoe.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/under-shoe-920x556.jpg 920w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/under-shoe-400x242.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/under-shoe-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/under-shoe-640x387.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/under-shoe-255x154.jpg 255w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/under-shoe-180x109.jpg 180w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/under-shoe-480x290.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (min-width: 769px) 800px, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><p>We\u2019re open-minded here at DMARGE. We like to think that all constructions, colours and materials have their place, and we know that much of it comes down to personal taste. That being said, there are a few points of decorum one should keep in mind when choosing which shoes to don on a particular day.<\/p><p>Glossy leather is the most foolproof choice. It\u2019s as elegant as it gets, and can be worn anywhere that requires a suit and proper comportment. Take the shine out of the leather and you have a less formal, but still dressy, shoe. Suede brings the formality down yet another notch, but still looks smart.<\/p><p>After that, the leathers get exotic and experimental. The sky is more or less the limit, but please don\u2019t slaughter anything endangered in the name of fancy footwear. Unusual skins run the gamut from alligator to ostrich, with all manner of reptiles, mammals and birds in between.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-511412359\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1345377239 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1345377239 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-511412359\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1345377239.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-511412359\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1345377239);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-spot-quality\"><strong>How To Spot Quality<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/ferragamo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-213410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/ferragamo.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/ferragamo-920x556.jpg 920w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/ferragamo-400x242.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/ferragamo-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/ferragamo-640x387.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/ferragamo-255x154.jpg 255w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/ferragamo-180x109.jpg 180w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/ferragamo-480x290.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (min-width: 769px) 800px, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><p>Listen up gents, because this is important. Your shoe collection should be about quality over quantity, unless you\u2019ve just robbed a bank and are looking to blow all the cash before you\u2019re caught. Cheap dress shoes are fine for short term wears but you\u2019re far better off choosing a more expensive shoe that\u2019s built to last than 10 shoes you fished out of the bottom of a bargain bin.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-325535552\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1524346072 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1524346072 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-325535552\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1524346072.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-325535552\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1524346072);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>So how do you know what\u2019s quality? It\u2019s all in the construction. Look for:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Leather.<\/strong> Real leather is a must. It breathes better, evolves to accommodate the shape of your foot, and can be refurbished a number of times.<\/li><li><strong>Well-made soles.<\/strong> The soles should also be leather, and should be stitched \u2013 rather than glued \u2013 to the bottom of the shoes.<\/li><li><strong>The lining.<\/strong> The lining of your shoes should be made of high-quality calfskin or natural leather, not synthetic materials. Wait, your shoes don\u2019t even <em>have<\/em> a lining? Fill them with dirt and pop a bulb in them. They\u2019re useless as dress shoes, but they\u2019ll make great planter boxes.<\/li><li><strong>The stitching.<\/strong> It should be neat and barely noticeable. Anything else is not up to your exacting standards and unworthy of your good taste in suits.<\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-men-s-dress-shoe-brands-to-know\"><strong>Men\u2019s Dress Shoe Brands To Know<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/shoes.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-213413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/shoes.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/shoes-920x556.jpg 920w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/shoes-400x242.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/shoes-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/shoes-640x387.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/shoes-255x154.jpg 255w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/shoes-180x109.jpg 180w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/shoes-480x290.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (min-width: 769px) 800px, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><p>Fear not. We won\u2019t eject you into the world to blindly search for the aforementioned qualities. Instead, we\u2019ll gently point you in the right direction and send you on your (well-educated) way. We highly recommend these three fail-safe men\u2019s dress shoe brands:<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-john-lobb-high-end\">John Lobb (High End)<\/h2><p>John Lobb has been in business since 1849, and its shoes are still handmade the traditional way. 190 steps and several weeks go into the production of each pair, which have been cherished by kings, entertainers, politicians, business moguls and more. Today John Lobb proudly holds two Royal Warrants to His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-carmina\">Carmina<\/h2><p>Originally known under the family name of Albaladejo, Carmina has been making exceptional shoes in Spain since the 19th century. All Carmina shoes are made by a team of skilled craftsman using the traditional Goodyear stitching technique, a process that takes 15-20 days. Now one of Spain\u2019s largest shoemakers, Carmina has shops in Paris, Barcelona, Bilbao, Valladolid, Palma de Mallorca and Madrid, and can be found in various retailers around the world.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-grenson-more-affordable\">Grenson (More Affordable)<\/h2><p>World-renowned English shoe manufacturer Grenson has been designing and manufacturing footwear since 1866. Founder William Grenson was the first producer in the world to use the Goodyear welting construction method, now a hallmark of all exceptional British dress shoes and still employed at Grenson today. From working out of a cottage and outfitting soldiers in both world wars, Grenson has come a long way to be consistently ranked as one of the top English shoe brands.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Loafers, Oxfords, Derbys&#8230;it&#8217;s easier than you think.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":519397,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_stopmodifiedupdate":false,"_modified_date":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[397],"tags":[],"coauthors":[146525],"class_list":{"0":"post-57861","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-style"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57861","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=57861"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57861\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":536680,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57861\/revisions\/536680"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/519397"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57861"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=57861"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=57861"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=57861"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}